Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale, is not only an LGBTQ+ friendly running and walking group, it also has a social component that provides a supportive environment for its membership. The group offers activities designed for runners and walkers of all abilities. Although the group primarily has a LGBTQ membership we welcome people from all walks of life and see diversity as a strength. The club seeks to build bridges of belonging across south Florida's running & walking communities.
Join us for a run or walk.
3, 4 or 6 mile Run or Walk
Holiday Park (Between the Gymnasium and the Football Fields), Fort Lauderdale
3, 4 or 6 mile Run or Walk
Galleria Mall
Meet behind the Bank of America, west end of the mall, Fort Lauderdale
3, 4 or 6 mile Run or Walk
Pride Center, Wilton Manors
We are most appreciative that the Our Fund Foundation has granted us $750 to help support our FRWFL Triathlon Team. You can help support their mission by donating here.
In order to promote the sport of running, racing and general health among LGBTQ Young Adults (18-22) who are residents of Broward County Florida, Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale is offering a limited number of Race Grants worth up to $50 to pay whole or in part for races in Broward County. Jump to our Race Grants page to apply.
The Strava Challenges Grand Prize for this Race Season run from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 will culminate with a drawing to be held at the Annual Banquet, May 2026. One winner will be drawn for the Running Category and one for the Walking Category.
The actual prizes have yet to be determined, but we expect them to be of some significant value. The prizes awarded with the 2025 drawing were valued in excess of $1200 for both the runner and the walker categories.
Participants must be members in good standing of FRWFL at the time of the drawing and must be members during any month in which they accumulate virtual tickets.
Participants accumulate virtual tickets by actively participating in a Strava Challenge each month. Each month there will be a 30 km Walking Challenge and 100 km Running Challenge. See this month’s Challenges https://www.strava.com/challenges
Participants will earn one (1) virtual ticket when they complete at least 50% of their challenge and may earn one (1) additional virtual ticket when they meet or exceed 100% of their challenge. (e.g. A walker who complete 25km earns 1 ticket while one who completes 50km earns 2 tickets)
Members may participate in both the running and the walking challenges and thus potentially accumulate virtual tickets in both. However, members may only accumulate a maximum of 2 tickets per month total for all challenges. (e.g. Although a member might earn 2 tickets for running and 2 tickets for walking, they will only accumulate 2 tickets total for the month. )
Members may join the contest at any time, but increase their odds in the drawing by joining early.
Although members may use any tracking app that syncs to Strava, only results in Strava will be considered official.
The official Ticket Tally will be viewable on our dedicated Strava Challenges Grand Prize web page
Although we encourage all members to participate in the challenges, only those present at the Annual Banquet Drawing will be eligible to win the drawing. Tickets earned by a member for a given category (running or walking) will be entered in that drawing. Additionally, if a member wins in one category they will be ineligible to win in the second category.
Download the Strava App for your phone or watch, create a free account, make sure your privacy settings are set to allow "Everyone" to see your activities, join our Strava Club and join this month’s 100KM Running or 30KM Walking Challenge today.
The Board reserves the right to alter the rules if necessary. Last Revised 5/17/2024
Thursday, January 15th, 6:30PM
Voodoo Brewing Company, 3492 NE 12th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334
Join Front Runners for the first-ever Thirsty Thursday 2-mile social run at Voodoo Brewery—where the miles are short, the vibes are high, and the post-run reward is FREE.
The Run
• 2 easy miles
• All paces welcome (run, jog, walk—zero judgment)
The Reward
• Complimentary beer or soft drink for every participant
The Vibe
• Social, inclusive, and a little mischievous
• Come solo or bring your crew
Break a sweat. Grab a drink. Meet cool people.
Let’s make Thursdays thirsty.
Scandal's Saloon
Tuesday, January 20th, 8PM (arrive a bit early)
Join us for an epic night of entertainment and fundraising! Enjoy fabulous drag queens, exciting bingo games, and a chance to support FRWFL's running programs. Come early, grab a great seat, and let's make a difference while having a blast! 💖🏆 Can't Make it? Donate here **To Avoid the Zeffy Contribution Fee when paying select percentage "Other" and leave the "Contribution" blank.**
Since graduating our 2025 Couch to 5K program John has become an avid racer and dedicated member of the club. You can reach him at marketing@frwfl.org
Tan is also a Couch to 5K Graduate from this year and set to complete his first half marathon in St Pete this month! Reach him at Marketing-Assistant@frwfl.org
Notice - **To Avoid the Zeffy Contribution Fee when paying select percentage "Other" and leave the "Contribution" blank.**