Race for Education 5K to Support Local Schools and Recognize 10 Classroom Projects

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{Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber}

The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation will bring runners, walkers and community supporters together for its second annual Race for Education 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek.

The event, presented by Amera and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, will raise money for classroom projects in Coral Springs and Coconut Creek while recognizing local educators selected to receive the foundation’s fall 2026 micro-grants.

The foundation announced 10 classroom projects selected for funding during its second grant cycle of the year. The projects focus on science, technology, literacy, creative learning and student development.

“Education is one of the most powerful investments we can make in the future of our community,” said Charinus Davis, president and CEO of the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce.

“Our passion and enthusiasm for this initiative continue to grow because we recognize that the students sitting in classrooms today are tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, and workforce.”

The foundation’s Classroom Micro-Grant Program provides financial support to local teachers seeking to introduce creative educational opportunities that might otherwise lack funding.

This fall’s recipients represent nine schools, with Winston Park Elementary School receiving funding for two separate projects.

The fall 2026 micro-grant recipients and their projects are:

Coral Park Elementary School: Play Pals.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School: Sensory Support on the Go: Regulation Bags for Students with Autism.
Forest Hills Elementary School: Ranger Bear Robotics Team.
James S. Hunt Elementary School: Let’s Go to the Pet Shop.
J.P. Taravella High School: Beyond Pretend: Student-Designed Dramatic Play.
Coconut Creek K-8 Academy of Excellence: Grow Green, Waste Less.
Monarch High School: Build It. Show It. Prove It.: A Hands-On Geometry Initiative.
Tradewinds Elementary School: STEM Buckets: Build, Create and Discover!
Winston Park Elementary School: Little Scientists Exploring the World Through Microscopes and Telescopes.
Winston Park Elementary School: Enrichment Clubs: Serving All Students.

The projects range from robotics and hands-on geometry lessons to environmental education, sensory resources for students with autism and opportunities for young scientists to explore the world through microscopes and telescopes.

According to Davis, the grants are intended to encourage innovative teaching methods while helping students develop skills that can prepare them for future careers.

“The success of this initiative is made possible by the businesses, community partners, and individuals who believe in the importance of investing in education,” Davis said, adding, “When our business community comes together to support our schools, we are doing more than funding classroom projects. We are helping create pathways to opportunity, strengthening our local talent pipeline, and investing in the long-term economic vitality of Coral Springs and Coconut Creek.”

The 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels, along with families, students, educators and business representatives.

The event runs from 6 to 10 a.m. at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Proceeds will benefit the chamber’s Education Foundation and its ongoing classroom micro-grant program.

Participants can register online at RunSignup.

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