AWYS Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K Run/Walk!
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Belle Isle, Florida
- Price $13.70 - $38.98
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in sunny Orlando, Florida! Hosted at the Cornerstone Charter Academy, this exciting event aims to raise awareness for seatbelt safety while encouraging participants of all ages to get moving. The 5K, which covers a distance of 3.1 miles, kicks off at 9:00 A.M. sharp, with day-of registration and packet pick-up starting at 8:00 A.M.
Join community members, families, and friends in honoring the memory of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, whose legacy inspires the mission of the Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation. Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation helps support crucial safety education for teens. With options for in-person and virtual participation, this event welcomes everyone to join in on the fun, making it a perfect opportunity to get active while supporting a worthy cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—register today and help spread the message: Always Wear Your Seatbelt!
Join community members, families, and friends in honoring the memory of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, whose legacy inspires the mission of the Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation. Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation helps support crucial safety education for teens. With options for in-person and virtual participation, this event welcomes everyone to join in on the fun, making it a perfect opportunity to get active while supporting a worthy cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—register today and help spread the message: Always Wear Your Seatbelt!
Organiser's Description
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT FOUNDATION
LACE-UP TO BUCKLE-UP 5K RUN/WALK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
LOCATION: Cornerstone Charter Academy
ADDRESS: 5903 Randolph Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809
DAY-OF REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP OPENS 8:00 A.M.
5K START TIME: 9:00 A.M. SHARP!
RACE MISSION
The Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation invites you to join us in raising seatbelt safety awareness at our upcoming 2025 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 30th - $35.00
October 1st - October 17th- $40.00
October 18th - $45.00
YOUTH ENTRY FEE (AGES 13 - 19) FOR IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL:
Thru September 30th - $20.00
October 1st - October 17th - $30.00
Race Day $35.00
YOUTH ENTRY FEE (AGES 7-10) FOR IN-PERSON, VIRTUAL, OR SCOOTERS:
Thru October 18 - $10.00
FREE YOUTH ENTRY FEE (0 - 6) FOR IN-PERSON
_*Does not include shirt
*Race shirts may be purchased for $8 ___
_*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, 2025! If you register after October 1, 2025 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. It's simple! Just download the RACEJOY* app, select our 5k, choose where and when to run, track your run with the app, and your results will automatically upload to our site!
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 8th 2025.
What's included in my race packet? All pre-registered participants will receive the official 2025 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, 2025
LOCATION: Cornerstone Charter Academy
ADDRESS: 5903 Randolph Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809
DAY-OF REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP OPENS 8:00 A.M.
5K START TIME: 9:00 A.M. SHARP!
RACE MISSION
The Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation invites you to join us in raising seatbelt safety awareness at our upcoming 2025 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 30th - $35.00
October 1st - October 17th- $40.00
October 18th - $45.00
YOUTH ENTRY FEE (AGES 13 - 19) FOR IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL:
Thru September 30th - $20.00
October 1st - October 17th - $30.00
Race Day $35.00
YOUTH ENTRY FEE (AGES 7-10) FOR IN-PERSON, VIRTUAL, OR SCOOTERS:
Thru October 18 - $10.00
FREE YOUTH ENTRY FEE (0 - 6) FOR IN-PERSON
_*Does not include shirt
*Race shirts may be purchased for $8 ___
_*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, 2025! If you register after October 1, 2025 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. It's simple! Just download the RACEJOY* app, select our 5k, choose where and when to run, track your run with the app, and your results will automatically upload to our site!
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 8th 2025.
What's included in my race packet? All pre-registered participants will receive the official 2025 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 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.98
2025 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 8:00 a.m. Team awards and National Anthem 8:50 a.m. 5k starts 9:00 a.m. -
5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL!
Incl. $3.98 Fee & Soft Unisex T-Shirt
$38.98
Join us to help save lives and raise seatbelt safety awareness from wherever you are! -
Bikes & Scooters
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$13.70
For 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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