THE BIG RUN 2025 Fleet Feet The Villages, FL - Global Running Day Celebration
Date
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Celebrate Global Running Day with Fleet Feet, enjoy a community run or walk, and support The 1% Better Chris Nikic Foundation.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Festive
For a CauseJoin Fleet Feet The Villages for "The Big Run," a joyful celebration of Global Running Day. This event invites runners and walkers of all paces to enjoy a breezy 3.1 miles with friends and family. More than just a run, it's an opportunity to give back, as participants are encouraged to donate generously to The 1% Better Chris Nikic Foundation. This foundation empowers athletes with intellectual disabilities, making physical fitness accessible and achievable for all. It's a wonderful way to connect with the running community and support a meaningful cause.
What to expect
- A welcoming 3.1-mile course open to walking, running, or a combination.
- Bring the whole family for a community-focused celebration.
- Expect giveaways and practical tips like dressing for the weather.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Celebrate what makes running fun — high-fives, endorphins, good friends. Come hang with Fleet Feet-The Villages, FL to celebrate Global Running Day, run or walk, a breezy 3. 1 miles and make "The Big Run" an epic party. The mission of Fleet Feet is to inspire the runner in everyone.
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Let's celebrate Global Running this year by giving generously to empower athletes with intellectual disabilities of all ages and abilities! Instead of a race fee, we are encouraging our local running community to give generously this year to The 1% Better Chris Nikic Foundation. This foundation "aims to make physical fitness accessible and achievable for all people with intellectual disabilities. " Read more about the foundation here. Here are details: Open to walk, run, or any combination Bring the whole family Dress for the weather and sunscreen it up The 5K is the kickoff to the Global Running celebration Giveaways See ya there!