Inua 5k Run and Walk

  • Date Sat 22nd February 2025
  • Location Winter Park, Florida
  • Price Free - $44.30
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th Annual Inua 5K Run and Walk, taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in beautiful Winter Park, Orange! This exciting event is more than just a race; it's a chance to support Inua Partners in Hope, a program dedicated to helping orphaned and vulnerable youth in Kenya achieve self-sufficiency. Participants can choose to join in person or virtually, making it accessible for everyone! The 5K race kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by an awards ceremony at 8:30 AM and a fun free kids' run at 9:00 AM.

The race course is a scenic loop that begins and ends in Lower Blue Jacket Park, winding around picturesque Lake Baldwin. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a lively celebration featuring music, food, and fellowship, creating a perfect atmosphere for community bonding. With over $200,000 raised in the past eight years, your participation will make a genuine impact on the lives of those in need. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy, and help us sprint towards self-sufficiency! Don't miss out on this uplifting opportunityโ€”register

Organiser's Description

SPRINTING TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY



JOIN US FEBRUARY 22, 2025 IN BLUE JACKET PARK FOR OUR 9TH ANNUAL INUA 5K TO SUPPORT INUA PARTNERS IN HOPE.



ABOUT RACE

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE 9TH ANNUAL INUA 5K TO RAISE MONEY FOR INUA PARTNERS IN HOPE. JOIN US IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY THIS YEAR!

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER FUN FINISH LINE CELEBRATION.

PLAN TO STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE TO ENJOY MUSIC, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, AND AWARDS TO SUPPORT INUA PARTNERS IN HOPE.

OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS, THIS EVENT HAS RAISED MORE THAN $200,000 TO SUPPORT INUA PARTNERS IN HOPE, A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND MOVE ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE YOUTH IN KENYA FROM DEPENDENCY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. INUA PARTNERS IN HOPE IS A JOINT MINISTRY OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WINTER PARK AND NAIVASHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN NAIVASHA, KENYA. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM: WWW.INUAPARTNERS.ORG [http://www.inuapartners.org]



RACE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

5K - 7:30AM START

5K AWARDS - 8:30AM

FREE KIDS' RUN - 9:00AM



LOCATION, DIRECTIONS, AND PARKING

START/FINISH AREA LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROBIN ROAD AND UPPER PARK ROAD IN BALDWIN PARK. ADDRESS TO BE USED FOR GPS DIRECTIONS IS 2330 ROBIN ROAD, ORLANDO, FL. PARKING IS AVAILABLE ALONG UPPER PARK ROAD AND LOWER PARK ROAD AS WELL AS IN THE PUBLIC PARKING LOT OFF GENERAL REES AVENUE.



COURSE

THE COURSE IS A LOOP THAT BEGINS AND ENDS IN LOWER BLUE JACKET PARK. OUR RACE BEGINS IN BLUE JACKET PARK NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROBIN ROAD AND UPPER PARK ROAD IN BALDWIN PARK. RUNNERS WILL FOLLOW THE SIDEWALK WITHIN BLUE JACKET PARK, THEN CROSS LAKEMONT TO WIND AROUND BEAUTIFUL LAKE BALDWINS PAVED TRAIL. FINISH WILL BE BACK IN BLUE JACKET PARK. BICYCLES, ROLLER SKATES, IN-LINE SKATES, AND DOGS WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM THE RACE COURSE. THE USE OF HEADPHONES IS DISCOURAGED.

CHECK OUT THE RACE COURSE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Inua5k/Page-1] TAB TO SEE THE OFFICIAL ROUTE, AS WELL AS A FEW LOCAL COURSES IF YOU CHOOSE THE VIRTUAL OPTION.



PRICING

NOW THRU OCTOBER 31, 2024: $35

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 THRU FEBRUARY 21, 2025: $40

RACE DAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024: $45 _(SORRY, NO COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS ON RACE DAY.)_



VIRTUAL 5K: $30



KIDS RUN: FREE (MUST REGISTER) [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=34068&eventId=531765]



WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICK-UP & ON RACE DAY! SHIRT SIZES ARE NOT GUARANTEED FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP.

_All entrants are subject to a $3.00-3.50 convenience fee for online registration. _



PACKET PICK-UP

PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE LOCATED AT OUR REEVES CENTER; 1506 LAKE HIGHLAND DRIVE, BUILDING 200; ORLANDO, FL 32803

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

TIMES TBD

YOU MAY HAVE ANOTHER RUNNER PICK-UP YOUR PACKET FOR YOU.

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AT START LINE BEGINS AT 6:00AM



STROLLERS

WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU JOIN US WITH YOUR JOGGING STROLLERS, BUT PLEASE BE COURTEOUS OF OTHER PARTICIPANTS AND START BEHIND ALL RUNNERS. STROLLER/JOGGER OPERATORS MUST YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO RUNNERS; PLEASE DO NOT WEAVE THROUGH PACKS OF RUNNERS. HAVE FUN AND STAY SAFE!



WALKER FRIENDLY

WALKERS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INUA 5K! PLEASE ALLOW RUNNERS TO LINE UP IN FRONT OF WALKERS.



RESULTS

RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE. RUNNERS AND WALKERS WHO WEAR THE DESIGNATED CHIP ARE INCLUDED IN THE RACE RESULTS.



AWARDS

TOP THREE OVERALL MALES AND TOP THREE OVERALL FEMALES WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.

AWARDS WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO THE TOP THREE MALES AND FEMALES IN EACH AGE GROUP.

KIDS RUN PARTICIPANTS WILL EACH RECEIVE A MEDAL.



T-SHIRTS AND MEDALS

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL WITH THE 5K AND VIRTUAL 5K OPTIONS. KID'S RUNNING THE FREE KIDS' RUN WILL RECEIVE A KIDS' RUN MEDAL AND CAN PURCHASE A SHIRT FOR $10 AT REGISTRATION OR ON RACE DAY (WHILE THEY LAST).



KIDS' RUN

CHILDREN WILL BE DIVIDED INTO AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES WILL RANGE FROM 400 YARDS TO 1 MILE. MEDAL GIVEN TO ALL FINISHERS. KIDS' RUN IS FREE. PLEASE REGISTER CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER. THE KIDS' RUN IS FREE AND T-SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT REGISTRATION AND ON RACE DAY - $10/EACH, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.



VIRTUAL 5K

WON'T BE IN TOWN FOR THE RACE, BUT STILL WANT TO SUPPORT OUR CAUSE? REGISTER AS A VIRTUAL RUNNER AND RUN YOUR OWN 5K ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. T-SHIRTS AND MEDALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIRTUAL RUNNERS. ITEMS CAN BE PICKED UP DURING REGULAR PACKET PICK-UP TIMES OR YOU CAN CHOOSE TO HAVE ITEMS MAILED DIRECTLY TO YOU. COST FOR SHIPPING IS $7.50 FOR UP TO 4 RACE PACKETS TO ONE ADDRESS.



FUNDRAISE WITH US!

WE'D LOVE FOR YOUR TO CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING PAGE OR JOIN A TEAM AND WORK TOGETHER TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR INUA PARTNERS IN HOPE. CHECK OUT OUR BECOME A FUNDRAISER [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/34068/BecomeFundraiser] PAGE TO CREATE YOUR INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM FUNDRAISER. A SAMPLE LETTER AND INTRO PARAGRAPH HAS ALREADY BEEN CREATED FOR YOU. FEEL FREE TO USE THESE OR ADD YOUR OWN PERSONAL TOUCH TO START FUNDRAISING TODAY. CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS.



TEAMS

THE RACE IS MORE FUN WITH A CROWD! RECRUIT YOUR FAMILY, GRAB A GROUP OF FRIENDS OR ASSEMBLE YOUR CO-WORKERS AND FORM A TEAM! TEAMS OF 5 MEMBERS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A $5/PER RUNNER DISCOUNT ON ENTRY FEE FOR THE IN-PERSON 5K. THE FIRST 4 MEMBERS TO REGISTER TO THE TEAM PAY CURRENT RATE ORIGINALLY AND WILL RECEIVE A $5 REFUND AFTER THE 5TH MEMBER REGISTERS ON THE TEAM. AFTER THE FIRST 4 MEMBERS ARE REGISTERED, THE DISCOUNT WILL APPLY AUTOMATICALLY AT CHECKOUT FOR ALL OTHER MEMBERS WITH NO COUPON CODE NEEDED! _(SORRY NO TEAM DISCOUNTS FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS)._

FUNDRAISING WITH YOUR TEAM IS ENCOURAGED! PRIZES AND INCENTIVES WILL BE AWARDED FOR TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS. CORPORATE TEAMS WITH FUNDRAISING OVER $2,500 WILL HAVE THE COMPANY LOGO PLACED ON THE BACK OF RACE SHIRT.



VOLUNTEERS

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR OUR EVENT? WED LOVE TO HAVE YOU! CONTACT [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Races

  • Inua 5k

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt and Medal

    Sat 22nd February 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $44.30

    This is an in person 5k event. Run or walk the 5k to support Inua Partners in Hope. T-shirts and finisher medals are available for all 5k participants. Participants can pick up race packets at packet pickup on race day. A friend or family member can pick up your packet.
  • Inua 5k - Virtual Option

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt and Medal

    $33.65

    This is a virtual 5k, which means you can support this event by running your own 5k anywhere in the United States...or the world. T-shirts and medals are available for all virtual 5k participants. Participants can pick up race packets or pay an additional fee for them to be mailed.
  • FREE Kids' Run

    Incl. T-Shirt and Medal

    Sat 22nd February 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    Free

    This is a FREE event for kids 11 and under. Participants will be separated by age groups and race distance will range from 400 yards - 1 mile. Kid's medals to all finishers. T-shirts are available for purchase. Numbers will be issued to kids on race day. T-shirts can be picked up at packet pick up or on race day.

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125 N Interlachen Avenue, First United Methodist Church, Winter Park, 32789, FL, United States

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