28th Annual Lexus Corporate Run Returns to Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Road closures in effect as over 4,500 runners and walkers from 200 companies participate in the annual event.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:19pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a crowded city street scene with runners, spectators, and traffic, rendered in a cubist style using earthy tones of brown, grey, and blue.The vibrant energy of the annual Lexus Corporate Run is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the bustling downtown scene.Fort Lauderdale Today

The 28th annual Lexus Corporate Run is set to take place in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Thursday evening, with over 4,500 runners and walkers from nearly 200 companies expected to participate in the 5K run/walk. Several street closures and detours will be in effect around the race route, including closures of SW 2nd Street, SW 5th Avenue, SW 4th Avenue, and stretches of 7th Avenue and Davie Boulevard.

Why it matters

The Lexus Corporate Run is a longstanding tradition in Fort Lauderdale, drawing thousands of participants from local businesses and serving as a community event that celebrates health, fitness, and camaraderie among the city's workforce. The road closures, while inconvenient for drivers, are necessary to ensure the safety of the runners and walkers and the success of the event.

The details

The 5K run/walk kicks off at 6:45 p.m. at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St. Key road closures include SW 2nd St from Avenue of the Arts to SW 5th Ave, SW 5th Ave from Broward Blvd to SW 2nd St, SW 4th Ave from Broward Blvd to SW 2nd St, and stretches of 7th Avenue and Davie Boulevard. Police will allow local traffic through certain restricted areas between runners to accommodate residents.

  • Wednesday, April 1, from 11 p.m. through Thursday, April 2, at 11 p.m.: SW 2nd St from Avenue of the Arts to SW 5th Ave is closed, and SW 5th Ave is closed from Broward Blvd to SW 2nd St (only access from Broward Blvd to the Arts and Science District Garage permitted).
  • Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.: SW 4th Ave is closed from Broward Blvd to SW 2nd St (only deliveries to Museum of Discovery loading docks permitted).
  • Thursday, April 2, from 12 noon to 11 p.m.: SW 2nd St is closed from SW 4th Ave to S Andrews (only local traffic).
  • Thursday, April 2, from 6:15 to 10 p.m.: Additional closures along the race route, including stretches of 7th Avenue and Davie Boulevard.

The players

Lexus Corporate Run

An annual 5K run/walk event in downtown Fort Lauderdale that draws over 4,500 participants from nearly 200 local companies.

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What’s next

Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and avoid the downtown core on Thursday evening to accommodate the road closures and race event.

The takeaway

The Lexus Corporate Run is a beloved annual tradition in Fort Lauderdale that brings the local business community together for a celebration of health and fitness. While the road closures may cause some inconvenience for drivers, they are necessary to ensure the safety and success of the event, which has become an integral part of the city's cultural fabric.