Kennedy Kids Foundation 4th Annual 5K Presented by Amerant Bank!

The Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K is an annual morning run at Barry University in Miami Shores, the neighborhood where Kennedy Bailey grew up. Presented by Amerant Bank, it is a 5K open to all ages, abilities, and family groups, with a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. The race uses real-time chip timing, awards cash prizes to the top male and female finishers, and gives age-division medals for first, second, and third place. The event was created by Sienna Alvarez-Coia, a childhood friend of Kennedy’s, as a run in Kennedy’s honor. Race morning includes packet pickup outside Farrell Hall on the Campus Mall, an early pre-race stretch, coffee from a partner, and a post-race party for participants. The Kennedy Kids Foundation uses the event to support its work around youth suicide prevention, mental health education, help-seeking behavior, and wider access to care.