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Board discusses reviving North Bay Village 5K with sponsorship and timing options
Summary
Board members endorsed exploring a revived North Bay Village 5K, suggesting sponsorships, a Q1 timeline for next year, and the possibility of combining the race with a post-race festival to boost attendance.
A board member put forward bringing back an annual North Bay Village 5K, noting the event had been held years ago and that residents responded positively when asked. "I want the 5 k to come back," he said, and urged planning for next year rather than this calendar year.
Members discussed logistics — minimizing police coordination by keeping the route within village limits, seeking commissioner or private sponsorship to cover costs, and considering a Q1 debut (February–March) to avoid hot weather. Several members suggested pairing a future 5K with an arts or food festival at the finish line to expand appeal. Staff and commissioners agreed to explore sponsorship and calendar options before bringing a firm recommendation back to the board.
