Front Runners & Walkers

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale's Premier LGBTQ Running and Walking Club

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Who We Are

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.

Where To Find Us

Join us for a run or walk.

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

3, 4 or 6 mile Run or Walk

Holiday Park (Between the Gymnasium and the Football Fields), Fort Lauderdale

Saturday at 7:30 AM

3, 4 or 6 mile Run or Walk

Galleria Mall

Meet behind the Bank of America, west end of the mall, Fort Lauderdale

Sunday at 6:00 PM Summer, 5:00 PM Winter

3, 4 or 6 mile Run or Walk

Pride Center, Wilton Manors

IN THE NEWS

Traveling this summer?

Visit a Front Runners Club!

Remember, we are part of an international fellowship of Front Runners clubs. You can can find the list here.

John Jupa, our Vice-President, recently attended the International Front Runners Annual General Meeting. See the most recent IFR Newsletter.

Youth Race Grants

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.

Help Wanted

Assistant Marketing Coordinator for FRWFL

As we meet people in our community at various events, we are always amazed to hear that many are not aware that there is a LGBTQ+ Running/Walking club in Fort Lauderdale.

Please consider volunteering your time to promote FRWFL through social media, print and broadcast. Familiarity with Instagram preferred, but a willingness to learn is sufficient.

Email or call Eric at 954-903-4383 for details.

Strava Challenges Grand Prize Contest

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

WHAT'S COMING UP

Thirsty Thursday

First Thursday of the Month - 6:30PM

Voodoo Brewing Company

3492 NE 12th Ave

Oakland Park, FL 33334

More Info....

Dash, Splash and Dine

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 8PM

2509 NE 26th Av.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

Here's your chance to cool off and kick back! After the run/walk, Claudio and Steven are opening their home for a refreshing pool party. Skip the restaurant—we'll keep the fun going with a light dinner by the pool. Bring your swimsuit, relax with friends, and make the most of a great summer evening.

Rain Date: Wednesday, July 22.

Bowling Social

Saturday, July 18th, 2026 - 4PM

Manor Lanes

1517 NE 26th St.

Wilton Manors FL 33305

Buy $20 Ticket here

Roll into a relaxed evening with Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale. Admission includes two games, shoes, pizza and soft drinks. Join our Bowling Social for low‑pressure fun, friendly conversation and a chance to connect with LGBTQ+ runners, walkers, and allies off the trail.

All skill levels are welcome.