9th Annual Comcast Business Waterford 5K at Blue Lagoon Scheduled for November 6th

MIAMI - Sept. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Billed as the largest family-friendly, networking event in the Southeast the 9^th Annual Comcast Business Waterford 5K at Blue Lagoon, Presented by The South Florida BMW Centers is produced by Taylor & Mathis and TeamFootWorks. The sanctioned 5K race (3.1 miles) will wind its way through Waterford at Blue Lagoon Office Park on Friday, November 6, beginning at 6:45 p.m., and will benefit Communities in Schools Miami-Dade.  The event course opens at 3 pm with an Electric Edition after party immediately following.

The event is anticipated to include more than 3,000 race participants, over 65 corporate sponsors, and has contributed nearly $190,000 to benefit Miami Children’s Hospital, Public Schools of Miami-Dade & Broward counties and more.

The event will donate 100 percent of its proceeds to charitable causes. This year’s primary beneficiary is Communities in Schools of Miami-Dade, an affiliate of the nation's largest and most effective dropout prevention organization.

"We are so excited to have been selected as the beneficiary of the Comcast Business Waterford 5K Race, Presented by The South Florida BMW Centers", shared Elizabeth Mejia CEO of Communities In Schools of Miami.  The funds raised by the Event, Taylor & Mathis and all of the participants will help us achieve our mission of keeping students in schools and preparing them for life. Over 20,000 students in Miami-Dade will be provided free tutoring, mentoring, counseling and life skills programs thanks to the generosity of all the Comcast Business Waterford 5K participants.”

“Comcast Business is excited to be on board as the title sponsor for this race for the second year in a row. As the Southwest’s largest networking event, it gives us the opportunity to share information about all the wonderful services Comcast Business can provide to area companies,” said Gary Phillips, Vice President of Comcast Business in Florida. “Plus, as a company, Comcast is always looking for ways to give back to our community and this event provides us that opportunity as well as we support Communities in Schools of Miami-Dade this year.”

With a special competition that awards the overall male and overall female winner, the Comcast Business Waterford 5K is open to individuals, families, companies and businesses.  Participants will have the opportunity to race against their peers during an evening of fun and competition, and will enjoy a post-race Electric Edition after party featuring Tony “The Hitman” with la Hora Loca, an interactive kids’ zone, South Florida’s favorite food trucks, giveaways and more.

“It’s incredible to be part of a run and company that continues to make strides in South Florida by giving back to organizations that touch the lives of so many individuals in the local community,”said Peter Romero, race organizer and senior property manager at Taylor & Mathis.  “The Comcast Business Waterford 5K Presented by The South Florida BMW Centers is more than just a run and last year’s record participation proves that. With the help of our corporate partners and the dedicated race participants, we’re able to give back year after year.”

The race currently seeking sponsors has commitments from Comcast Business, The South Florida BMW Centers, MetLife, Taylor & Mathis, TIAA CREF, Hogan, DRA Advisors, Waste Management, L’Oreal, ThyssenKrupp, City National Bank, People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union, Navarro Discount Pharmacy, JANA Foods, forair, CRS Facility Services, Brickell Magazine, Sofitel Miami, TeamFootWorks and more.

Registration is now open. Early entry fee is $30 now through October 1, $35 October 2 through November 6 and $40 on race day. For more information or to register, visit www.waterford5k.com