Aaron's Legacy: A45K
Tuesday, April 1 – Saturday, September 13, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Altamonte Springs, Florida
$38.10 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Aaron's Legacy: A45K event, taking place from April 1 to September 13, 2025, in the beautiful Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs, Florida. This uplifting 5K run/walk will honor the memory of Aaron Wilson, a brave young athlete who faced cancer with remarkable courage. Participants can choose to join in person or opt for a virtual run, completing either the 5K (3.1 miles) or a longer 10K (6.2 miles) at their convenience.
The A45K is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to come together as a community to support the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), a vital nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children battling cancer. By participating, you’ll help raise funds for research and resources that directly impact these young warriors and their families. Mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and prepare for a day filled with positivity, purpose, and community spirit!
The A45K is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to come together as a community to support the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), a vital nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children battling cancer. By participating, you’ll help raise funds for research and resources that directly impact these young warriors and their families. Mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and prepare for a day filled with positivity, purpose, and community spirit!
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Races
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A45K - 5k in Person
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Don't forget to order your official race merch available now: https://runsignup.com/Race/AaronSLegacyA45K/Page-2 Heads up: Registrations made within one month of the race wont receive their order in time for race day if ordering through Bonfire. Dont worry orders will still be fulfilled, but theyll arrive after the event.
Entries closedSaturday, Sep 13, 2025 (8:00 AM EDT)
$38.10
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A45K - 5k (3.1 miles) - VIRTUAL
VirtualIncl. $3.10 Fee
Don't forget to order your official race merch available now: https://runsignup.com/Race/AaronSLegacyA45K/Page-2
Entries closedTuesday, Apr 1, 2025 (8:00 AM EDT)
$38.10
Organiser's description
FLORIDA ELITE FOOTBALL AND CHEER is proud to announce its inaugural 5K event, set to take place this September at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The event will honor the life and legacy of _Aaron Wilson_, a beloved young football player who courageously battled cancer before passing away at the age of 16. This special event will raise funds for the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), a leading organization dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families, advancing research, and raising awareness about childhood cancer.
TO JOIN (IN PERSON):
* Register for the A45K on JUNE 1, 2025.
* Form a team or join an existing one by clicking here https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/179295?raceGroupTypeId=130758.
* Join in the fun by walking or running in the 5K (3.1 miles).
* Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media and tagging us!
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN:
* Register for the A45K Virtual Event and complete a 5K anytime, anywhere.
* Simply run or walk 3.1 or 6.2 miles any time and any place that works for you. In your neighborhood, your favorite trail, or even on a treadmill! Form a team or join an existing one by clicking here https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/179295?raceGroupTypeId=130758.
* After you complete your 3.1 miles, share your accomplishments and the good youre doing by posting pictures to social media.
DON'T FORGET YOUR OFFICIAL RACE MERCH!:
Once you've registered, head over to our Bonfire store https://www.bonfire.com/store/aarons-legacy-a45k to purchase your official A45K shirt gear! Get race ready and join us in the A45K! Please note that all merchandise will ship two weeks after the campaign closes. Merch ordered one month before the race may not arrive in time for the event. Reach out to [email protected] to get clarification on shipping times.
ABOUT AARON'S LEGACY: A45K FUNDRAISER: The A45K is an in-person 5k run/walk with a virtual option. It gives members of the Florida Elite Football and Cheerleading community the opportunity to honor Aaron Wilson (A4) while raising awareness and funds for the American Childhood Cancer Organization. ACCO was founded in 1970 by parents of children diagnosed with cancer. It is dedicated to making childhood cancer a national health priority through shaping policy, expanding research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and innovative comfort programs to children with cancer, and their families.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN CHILDHOOD CANCER ORGANIZATION (ACCO): The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) was founded in 1970 and is the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to childhood cancer in the United States. We advocate at both the federal and state levels and collaborate with the World Health Organization to improve the global cure rate for childhood cancer. Notably, ACCO is the only national non-governmental organization actively working at the state level. Since 2018, ACCO has secured more than $120 million in state funding for childhood cancer research across seven states.
Donations also provide children with cancer and their families the informational resources needed to understand childhood cancer treatment in age-appropriate, easy-to-comprehend terminology. Education of even the littlest cancer patient is essential to understanding the difficult battle ahead. Our medical play kit provides children the opportunity to practice treatment procedures on ACCOs mascot Cozy to empower them before receiving the treatments themselves.
ACCO is proud to support families with our resources, and we love sharing about the positive impact they have made in the lives of children with cancer.
ABOUT FLORIDA ELITE FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING: Our mission at Florida Elite is to provide a premier youth football and cheerleading league that develops young athletes into well-rounded, respectful, and socially active members of the community. Our top priority is to ensure a safe environment for participants and spectators, promote community inclusion, and support the academic development of student-athletes across all our programs. Florida Elite encourages all organizations to build a solid foundation for all student-athletes through scholarship, leadership, accountability, integrity, academics, and teamwork. Florida Elite aims to enrich the lives of youth by fostering cultural diversity, character development, dignity, and self-confidence. We strive to be recognized as the home of the student-athlete. Florida Elite embraces inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, or nationality.
In 2014, Bryan Reed established Florida Elite Football and Cheerleading, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 youth football and cheerleading state league. He founded the organization with the vision of bringing change to youth sports by promoting good sportsmanship, fostering a family-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing the student-athlete, providing a well-structured league, showcasing athletes both on and off the field, and ensuring all athletes have the opportunity to compete. Florida Elite initially included eight organizations, marking the beginning of an exceptional league. Over the years, the league has grown steadily, attracting teams from across the state, ranging from Miami in the south to Jacksonville in the north, Pinellas in the west, and Daytona in the east. Florida Elite is currently in 20 of Floridas 67 counties.
TO JOIN (IN PERSON):
* Register for the A45K on JUNE 1, 2025.
* Form a team or join an existing one by clicking here https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/179295?raceGroupTypeId=130758.
* Join in the fun by walking or running in the 5K (3.1 miles).
* Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media and tagging us!
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN:
* Register for the A45K Virtual Event and complete a 5K anytime, anywhere.
* Simply run or walk 3.1 or 6.2 miles any time and any place that works for you. In your neighborhood, your favorite trail, or even on a treadmill! Form a team or join an existing one by clicking here https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/179295?raceGroupTypeId=130758.
* After you complete your 3.1 miles, share your accomplishments and the good youre doing by posting pictures to social media.
DON'T FORGET YOUR OFFICIAL RACE MERCH!:
Once you've registered, head over to our Bonfire store https://www.bonfire.com/store/aarons-legacy-a45k to purchase your official A45K shirt gear! Get race ready and join us in the A45K! Please note that all merchandise will ship two weeks after the campaign closes. Merch ordered one month before the race may not arrive in time for the event. Reach out to [email protected] to get clarification on shipping times.
ABOUT AARON'S LEGACY: A45K FUNDRAISER: The A45K is an in-person 5k run/walk with a virtual option. It gives members of the Florida Elite Football and Cheerleading community the opportunity to honor Aaron Wilson (A4) while raising awareness and funds for the American Childhood Cancer Organization. ACCO was founded in 1970 by parents of children diagnosed with cancer. It is dedicated to making childhood cancer a national health priority through shaping policy, expanding research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and innovative comfort programs to children with cancer, and their families.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN CHILDHOOD CANCER ORGANIZATION (ACCO): The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) was founded in 1970 and is the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to childhood cancer in the United States. We advocate at both the federal and state levels and collaborate with the World Health Organization to improve the global cure rate for childhood cancer. Notably, ACCO is the only national non-governmental organization actively working at the state level. Since 2018, ACCO has secured more than $120 million in state funding for childhood cancer research across seven states.
Donations also provide children with cancer and their families the informational resources needed to understand childhood cancer treatment in age-appropriate, easy-to-comprehend terminology. Education of even the littlest cancer patient is essential to understanding the difficult battle ahead. Our medical play kit provides children the opportunity to practice treatment procedures on ACCOs mascot Cozy to empower them before receiving the treatments themselves.
ACCO is proud to support families with our resources, and we love sharing about the positive impact they have made in the lives of children with cancer.
ABOUT FLORIDA ELITE FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING: Our mission at Florida Elite is to provide a premier youth football and cheerleading league that develops young athletes into well-rounded, respectful, and socially active members of the community. Our top priority is to ensure a safe environment for participants and spectators, promote community inclusion, and support the academic development of student-athletes across all our programs. Florida Elite encourages all organizations to build a solid foundation for all student-athletes through scholarship, leadership, accountability, integrity, academics, and teamwork. Florida Elite aims to enrich the lives of youth by fostering cultural diversity, character development, dignity, and self-confidence. We strive to be recognized as the home of the student-athlete. Florida Elite embraces inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, or nationality.
In 2014, Bryan Reed established Florida Elite Football and Cheerleading, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 youth football and cheerleading state league. He founded the organization with the vision of bringing change to youth sports by promoting good sportsmanship, fostering a family-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing the student-athlete, providing a well-structured league, showcasing athletes both on and off the field, and ensuring all athletes have the opportunity to compete. Florida Elite initially included eight organizations, marking the beginning of an exceptional league. Over the years, the league has grown steadily, attracting teams from across the state, ranging from Miami in the south to Jacksonville in the north, Pinellas in the west, and Daytona in the east. Florida Elite is currently in 20 of Floridas 67 counties.
Location
274 Cranes Roost Blvd, Altamonte Springs, 32701, FL, United States
Aaron's Legacy: A45K
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