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Reason to Run 2026: Miami Kids Magazine Joins Sofia’s Hope Once Again

By Miami Kids Magazine

November 2026

Families ran, walked and pushed strollers through the Deering Estate at Sofia’s Hope’s 19th annual Reason to Run 5K, raising funds for children fighting cancer.

Children in Dragons Cross Country shirts and other runners dash under the START arch of the Reason to Run 5K, an American flag hanging above them

On November 7, 2026, Miami Kids Magazine once again joined Sofia’s Hope for the 19th annual Reason to Run 5K at the Deering Estate. As every year, the event was proudly media-sponsored by Miami Kids Magazine (MKM).

Families from across South Florida came out to run, walk and push strollers, and every step helped raise funds and awareness for children fighting cancer.

A woman takes a selfie with four runners in blue Sofia’s Hope Reason to Run 5K shirts near the start arch
Runners in Sofia’s Hope Reason to Run shirts at the start

The race started on a tree-lined course through the estate. Families who couldn’t make it in person joined the virtual 5K anytime between October 31 and November 7. After the finish line, everyone celebrated at a family festival overlooking Biscayne Bay, with food, music and activities for kids.

A girl and a woman lean over the Miami Kids Magazine table on the grass, talking with a young woman in a Miami Kids Magazine T-shirt
Two young women in Miami Kids Magazine T-shirts smile behind the magazine's table, holding up a “Spread Kindness” sign
At the Miami Kids Magazine table at the festival

One of the most meaningful parts of the morning was the Warriors Circle, a special place for childhood cancer warriors and their families, who were invited as guests to enjoy a day of sun and fun surrounded by their community.

A shark mascot in a Miami Kids Magazine shirt holding a flag, with two young women in Miami Kids Magazine T-shirts under the trees
The Miami Kids Magazine mascot and team at the Deering Estate
Two children and two adults wearing green Reason to Run medals, the man holding a Miami Kids Magazine “Spread Kindness” sign, beside the magazine’s banner
A family with their Reason to Run medals at the Miami Kids Magazine booth
A woman with a Reason to Run medal and a girl holding a “Spread Kindness” sign beside a tall Miami Kids Magazine banner
Finishers at the Miami Kids Magazine booth
Two women and a man with Reason to Run medals, one woman holding a “Spread Kindness” sign, beside the Miami Kids Magazine banner
Runners celebrate their finish with Miami Kids Magazine

Year after year, Miami Kids Magazine is honored to stand with Sofia’s Hope and every warrior family in our community. To support the mission, visit sofiashope.org.

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