Chasing the Dream 5K -MLK Day Celebration

The 2023 Chasing the Dream 5K -MLK Day Celebration:Thank you all for attending!!! Results are available within the reuslts tab on this page. You can also find your results on j7sports.net. Photos will be posted on facebook.com/johnjohnsports within the next few days. Thank you again and follow JohnJohn Sports on all platforms to find out about our upcoming events!Central Florida's only MLK Day Race!Chasing the Dream 5K is an opportunity to support equality, unite the Orlando community, and celebrate the life of a great man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Chip timing & age group awards!  1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place awards for all age groups and overall winners.All participants will receive a shirt, custom race bib, medal, and race packet.Proceeds from this event will benefit the New Image Youth Center.  They are an after-school and summer program for at-risk youth, helping students in a high-needs neighborhood obtain a "New Image" through positive and motivating learning experiences, character building, and the promotion of education and fun.We will also be accepting food donations for the students of New Image Youth Center! Please bring individually wrapped snacks and microwavable meals, such as chips, crackers, fruit cups, mac & cheese cups, ramen noodles, etc. Race Day Schedule6:30 a.m.- Registration/Packet Pick-up Opens7:20 a.m.- Pre-race Warm-up7:30 a.m.- Race Start Time8:45 a.m.- Awards CeremonyRace Day Packet Pickup and RegistrationPlease arrive at least 20 minutes before the start time of the race to pick up your packet or register on race day. Registration will be located near the flag pole and statues within the park.*Please bring a photo ID to pick up your packet

Day of RegistrationYou can still register your friends and family on race day!!!$40 Adults; $30 Kids (Cash & Credit Accepted)ParkingThere is parking at the park on General Rees Avenue and on the surrounding streets. We encourage you to carpool and arrive early.Donations for the New Image Youth CenterOur charity partner, New Image Youth Center, will be accepting non-perishable Individual serving sized meals and snacks, such as Chef Boyardee 7.5 oz microwaveable bowls -Beef Ravioli, Beefaroni, Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti & Meatballs, ABC123 - Spaghetti O's Chicken & Rice, 4 oz Applesauce, Mixed Fruit or Mandarin Oranges, ​Pop TartsAwardsWe will be giving awards to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place men and women in each age group category. Age groups are below.10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79There will also be awards given to the top three men and women overall.COVID-19 Race Day Safety Precautions
Please wear a mask- All runners will be required to wear a mask at all times before and after the event. Runners will not be required to wear a mask while running. We want to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Don’t have a mask? No problem! We will have masks available on race day.

Practice social distancing- Please remember to stay a safe distance (at least 6 feet) from others during all pre and post race activities, which includes packet pick-up and the award's ceremony.

Hand Sanitizer Stations -Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the race staging area. There will also be restrooms with sinks and soap available on race day.

Frequent Surface Sanitation- All surfaces will be sanitized throughout the day to ensure that runners are kept safe. This includes registration tables, awards tables, and any other high touch surface.