Fleet Feet 9th annual Furnace 5K Run and Kids Dash

About the Event

WELCOME TO THE FURNACE! The HOTTEST 5K on the Treasure Coast! This 3.1 mile run/walk starts and ends right in front of Fleet Feet Stuart and travels through the scenic and flat North River Shores neighborhood! It’s Florida! It’s Summer! It’s August! Time to have some fun and show the rest of the Treasure Coast that just because it’s HOT, we still love to RUN!

Race Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

START TIME: 6:30AM

Packet Pick Up is at Fleet Feet Stuart

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 | 10am - 6pm

Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 | 10am - 6pm

Race day, Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 5:30 am - 6:25am.

We encourage everyone to pick up your race packet BEFORE race day. We do not require ID so you can pick up your friends and family race packets too. You just need to know their name.

This is a LEAVE NO TRACE RACE. Anyone found littering on the course or parking area will be disqualified. We recommend you bring a reusable water cup or bottle if possible. Thank you for helping keep our North River Shores neighborhood clean.

Come EARN your Fleet Feet Furnace long-sleeve black race hoodie!

We want you to race with us. So, we added a reduced race fee if you don't want to receive a finisher medal and a race shirt.

We have options for Registration:

- If you register for 5K Full Price then you are guaranteed a race shirt and Finisher medal.

- If you register for 5K VIRTUAL then you will receive a race shirt and Finisher medal.

- If you want to race "Old School" at a discounted rate then you will receive a race bib only. Choose the in-person race option and when you arrive at the screen to select shirt size, you will see the option to select "OLD SCHOOL (NO shirt/NO medal)" to save $20

Would you like to be a sponsor? Sponsor Opportunities Email mary@fleetfeetstuart.com with sponsorship questions.

Fleet Feet is a national supporter for Girls on the Run. We are fortunate to have a local chapter that we get to support through our local events. Please help us raise needed funds for Girls on the Run - Treasure Coast Chapter

From their website:
"At Girls on the Run Treasure Coast, teaching essential life skills is the cornerstone of our research-based programs. Trained volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy."

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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06:30

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$35.00

VIRTUAL - The Furnace 5K

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$35.00

Kids Dash

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 20 Yards

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07:15

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Stuart.

thermostat Temperature

25.0° / 32.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

28.6° / 35.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 22m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:52

nightlight Sunset

19:56

About Stuart

Learn more about the host city, Stuart.

Stuart, dubbed the "Sailfish Capital of the World", is a small city about 100 miles north of Miami, considered a hidden gem by its residents. With development restrictions and little tourism, Stuart has everything that you would expect for a Florida destination, just without all the tourists.