"Fly with Faith Inc"

  • Date Sat 1st November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Winter Haven, Florida
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring "Fly with Faith Inc" 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the beautiful Winter Haven Regional Airport in Polk County. The event will take place from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the run/walk officially starting between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. This heartfelt event is dedicated to the memory of Faith Baker Rowe and her student Zach Mace, who tragically lost their lives in a mid-air collision.

Participants of all ages are welcome to take part in this uplifting day filled with community spirit and purpose. The funds raised will support initiatives aimed at enhancing aviation safety education and providing scholarships for aspiring pilots. By joining us, you'll not only honor the legacy of Faith and Zach but also contribute to a cause that strives for safer skies and a brighter future in aviation. Together, let’s make a difference while enjoying a wonderful day of fitness and remembrance!

Organiser's Description

5KRun/Walk on Saturday Nov 1st 2025 at Winter Haven Regional Airport 7:00am to 11:00am. Start time 8:00am to 9:30am.

Let me introduce myself, my name is Ann Baker, mother of Faith Baker Rowe. On behalf of this non-profit corporation Fly with Faith Inc 5K run and walk, allow me to share our story:

On March 7th, 2023, there was a mid-airplane collision above Lake Hartridge, next to the Winter Haven Airport. Four lives were lost tragically. Our daughter Faith was one of them, she was (23yrs old) along with her student Zach Mace (19 yr old).

Faith was a gift from our good Lord. Sent to us after a 15 yr long wait on trying to have a child of our own. She arrived May 8th, 1999. The Best Mothers Day gift ever! We were so excited to adopt her. She was very smart, gifted musically, singing for numerous church organizations, and playing many instruments from the time she was 6yrs old, especially piano and drums. She was an adventurous individual who loved to play basketball, skateboard, ride rollercoasters, go to concerts, and fly. She received her education at Heritage Christian Academy, Jewett Academy, Auburndale High School, Chain of Lakes Collegiate, and Polk State College. After taking an interest in flying, she proceeded to earn a bachelors degree in aviation science as well as obtaining her private, instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certificates, pursuing a goal to work for a major airline. She was a member at Peoples church and sang on the praise & worship team there. She first worked at Panda Express, wherein she encountered her future husband Jonathan Rowe, before subsequently continuing to Sunrise Aviation, where she operated single-engine aircraft and instructed student pilots. Our girl was a gracious woman who loved flying and singing for the Lord, prioritizing others before herself. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife to her husband Jonathan. March 18th, 2023 would have been their one-year anniversary but instead it was the day of her Celebration of Life

The collision occurred while conducting power off 180s maneuvers with her student Zach.

Our purpose is to have Faith, and her student Zach Maces voice heard! Hoping a radio tower will be at airport soon.

That in their death they will be able, with your help, to promote safer skies by improving education in aviation safety and to bless students with scholarships to give them the opportunity to become pilots. The hope is that we will achieve safer skies by enhancing education and pursuing positive changes in the aviation industry.

In memory of our daughter Faith and her student Zach will you please sponsor "Fly with Faith Inc." 5K Run/Walk?

Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated.

If you would like to mail a check, please make it out to "Fly with Faith Inc" and mail to

Ann Baker
100 Coleman Rd. Winter Haven, FL. 33880

For direct deposit for non-profit corporation "Fly with Faith Inc" Here's PayPal Link:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6V9QYS6JPX3F8

Races

  • "Fly With Faith Inc" 5K Run / Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T - Shirt

    Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 25 AUG
    T-shirt deadline is Oct 7th. They might be some for sale at the race.

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Location

2073 US-92, Winter Haven, 33881, FL, United States

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