Becker Strong 3rd Annual Memorial 5k 2026

Becker Strong is a morning 5k and 1-mile run/walk at Brian Piccolo Park in Hollywood, Florida, held in memory of Principal Robert Becker. The Mr. Becker 5k and the Students 5k start at 7:30 AM EST, followed by the 1 Mile at 8:15 AM EST. The student race is for ages 18 and under, making the event suitable for school families as well as regular runners and walkers. The race honors Becker’s life and his long tenure as principal of Embassy Creek Elementary, where he led the school for over two decades. He was an avid runner who encouraged students, staff, and community members to stay active, even while facing cancer himself. Entry fees and fundraising support sarcoma cancer research, directly connecting the run to the disease he fought.