AWYS Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K Run/Walk!
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Belle Isle, Florida
- Price $13.70 - $38.98
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for an exciting cause at the Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Orlando, Florida! This vibrant event takes place at Cornerstone Charter Academy and is set to kick off with day-of registration and packet pick-up at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K race starting promptly at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose to join in person or opt for a virtual experience, making it accessible for everyone. The 5K course, covering a distance of 3.1 miles, aims to raise awareness about seatbelt safety while honoring the memories of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event promises to be a fun-filled day that supports a vital mission. All registration fees contribute directly to the Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation, ensuring that 100% of the net proceeds go towards educating teens on the importance of seatbelt use. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a stylish race t-shirt and compete for awards in various age categories! Join us for a day of community, fitness,
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event promises to be a fun-filled day that supports a vital mission. All registration fees contribute directly to the Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation, ensuring that 100% of the net proceeds go towards educating teens on the importance of seatbelt use. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a stylish race t-shirt and compete for awards in various age categories! Join us for a day of community, fitness,
Organiser's Description
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT FOUNDATION
LACE-UP TO BUCKLE-UP 5K RUN/WALK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005
LOCATION: Cornerstone Charter Academy
ADDRESS: 5903 Randolph Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809
DAY-OF REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP OPENS 7:00 A.M.
5K START TIME: 8:00 A.M. SHARP!
RACE MISSION
The Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation invites you to join us in raising seatbelt safety awareness at our upcoming 2024 Lace-Up to Buckle-Up 5K Walk/Run. This is our annual fundraiser, and 100% of the net proceeds go towards furthering our mission. The AWYS mission is to save lives through raising awareness and educating teens to Always Wear Your Seatbelt, if not for yourself, for Laura & Eddie. Our foundation was founded in memory of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, who lost their lives in a tragic car accident on February 6, 2011. For more information about our story, please visit our website at www.alwayswearyourseatbelt.org [http://www.alwayswearyourseatbelt.org/]
ENTRY FEES*
Adult Entry Fee for In-person or Virtual:
Thru September 25th - $35.00
September 26th - October 18th- $40.00
October 19th - $45.00
YOUTH ENTRY FEE (13 - 19) FOR IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL:
Thru September 30th - $20.00
October 1st - October 17th - $30.00
Race Day $35.00
FREE YOUTH ENTRY FEE (0 - 10) FOR IN-PERSON
_*Does not include shirt _
_*Virtual & In-Person Entry fees for Adults and Youth paid entries will include a unisex super soft blend race t-shirt, a bib number, a and your race packet shipping!_
RACE PACKET PICKUP AND VIRTUAL MAILING INFORMATION AND DEADLINES FOR EVENT
PACKET PICKUP
OCTOBER 16, 2025, 4 - 7 PM
VANBARRY'S PUBLIC HOUSE: 4120 S. ORANGE AVE., ORLANDO, FL 32806
If you are joining us virtually, to guarantee that you receive all your race items by race day (t-shirt, bib), you must register by October 1, 2024! If you register after October 1, 2024 we cannot guarantee your race packet will be received before race day.
RACE T-SHIRTS
Race t-shirts are guaranteed for registered participants until online system said sold out.
RACE DAY AWARDS
This race will award the top Overall male and female finisher + the top 3 in each group listed below broken out by gender:
13 & UNDER,14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & OLDER
FAQ's:
IS THE 5K IN-PERSON? Yes! We will be live and in-person, with a virtual option for those who want to participate but can't be with us in Orlando.
WHERE DO I PARK? Parking is free and available at Cornerstone Charter Academy and surrounding businesses. There is also street parking available.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY? If you can't be in Orlando for the event, you are invited to select your own starting line, whether it's your neighborhood street, your school track, a treadmill, or another route that suits you.
BE SOCIAL! Remember to share your fun run experience! Tag us @alwayswearyourseatbelt and #AWYSbuckleup24 with your video or photo! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
How long is the course? The 5K is 3.1 miles.
How will I be timed? Yes! All registered in-person runners will be timed electronically and posted within minutes of crossing the finish line.
How will I get results? The results for in-person will be scored and uploaded to the race website as participants cross the finish line and can be seen under the website tab labeled Results
Who gets a T-shirt? Only pre-registered runners who successfully complete their registration and payment processes _seven weekdays before the race_ are guaranteed a free race t-shirt. Race shirts are shipped in accordance with registration completion. All sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after October 9th 2024
What's included in my race packet? All registered participants will receive the official 2024 race bib and t-shirt.
Can I transfer my entry to someone else? We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.
LACE-UP TO BUCKLE-UP 5K RUN/WALK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005
LOCATION: Cornerstone Charter Academy
ADDRESS: 5903 Randolph Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809
DAY-OF REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP OPENS 7:00 A.M.
5K START TIME: 8:00 A.M. SHARP!
RACE MISSION
The Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation invites you to join us in raising seatbelt safety awareness at our upcoming 2024 Lace-Up to Buckle-Up 5K Walk/Run. This is our annual fundraiser, and 100% of the net proceeds go towards furthering our mission. The AWYS mission is to save lives through raising awareness and educating teens to Always Wear Your Seatbelt, if not for yourself, for Laura & Eddie. Our foundation was founded in memory of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, who lost their lives in a tragic car accident on February 6, 2011. For more information about our story, please visit our website at www.alwayswearyourseatbelt.org [http://www.alwayswearyourseatbelt.org/]
ENTRY FEES*
Adult Entry Fee for In-person or Virtual:
Thru September 25th - $35.00
September 26th - October 18th- $40.00
October 19th - $45.00
YOUTH ENTRY FEE (13 - 19) FOR IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL:
Thru September 30th - $20.00
October 1st - October 17th - $30.00
Race Day $35.00
FREE YOUTH ENTRY FEE (0 - 10) FOR IN-PERSON
_*Does not include shirt _
_*Virtual & In-Person Entry fees for Adults and Youth paid entries will include a unisex super soft blend race t-shirt, a bib number, a and your race packet shipping!_
RACE PACKET PICKUP AND VIRTUAL MAILING INFORMATION AND DEADLINES FOR EVENT
PACKET PICKUP
OCTOBER 16, 2025, 4 - 7 PM
VANBARRY'S PUBLIC HOUSE: 4120 S. ORANGE AVE., ORLANDO, FL 32806
If you are joining us virtually, to guarantee that you receive all your race items by race day (t-shirt, bib), you must register by October 1, 2024! If you register after October 1, 2024 we cannot guarantee your race packet will be received before race day.
RACE T-SHIRTS
Race t-shirts are guaranteed for registered participants until online system said sold out.
RACE DAY AWARDS
This race will award the top Overall male and female finisher + the top 3 in each group listed below broken out by gender:
13 & UNDER,14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & OLDER
FAQ's:
IS THE 5K IN-PERSON? Yes! We will be live and in-person, with a virtual option for those who want to participate but can't be with us in Orlando.
WHERE DO I PARK? Parking is free and available at Cornerstone Charter Academy and surrounding businesses. There is also street parking available.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY? If you can't be in Orlando for the event, you are invited to select your own starting line, whether it's your neighborhood street, your school track, a treadmill, or another route that suits you.
BE SOCIAL! Remember to share your fun run experience! Tag us @alwayswearyourseatbelt and #AWYSbuckleup24 with your video or photo! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
How long is the course? The 5K is 3.1 miles.
How will I be timed? Yes! All registered in-person runners will be timed electronically and posted within minutes of crossing the finish line.
How will I get results? The results for in-person will be scored and uploaded to the race website as participants cross the finish line and can be seen under the website tab labeled Results
Who gets a T-shirt? Only pre-registered runners who successfully complete their registration and payment processes _seven weekdays before the race_ are guaranteed a free race t-shirt. Race shirts are shipped in accordance with registration completion. All sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after October 9th 2024
What's included in my race packet? All registered participants will receive the official 2024 race bib and t-shirt.
Can I transfer my entry to someone else? We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.98 Fee & Soft Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.98
OPENS APR 252025 is the 10th annual AWYS Lace-Up to Buckle-Up 5k! A fun 5k event that will take you through the beautiful streets of Belle Isle. Day-of registration and packet pick-up opens at 7:00 a.m. Team awards and National Anthem 7:50 a.m. 5k starts 8:00 a.m. -
5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL!
Incl. $3.98 Fee & Soft Unisex T-Shirt
$38.98
OPENS APR 25Join us to help save lives and raise seatbelt safety awareness from wherever you are! -
Bikes & Scooters
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$13.70
OPENS APR 25For the safety of our runners and walkers, bikes and scooters are for children only. Please make sure your children have adult supervision throughout the 5k route.
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