Inua 5k Run and Walk
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Orlando, Florida
- Price Free - $44.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the 10th Annual Inua 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in beautiful Orlando, Florida! Taking place at Blue Jacket Park, this exciting event invites participants to sprint towards self-sufficiency while supporting Inua Partners in Hope, a remarkable initiative dedicated to empowering orphaned and vulnerable youth in Kenya. With a vibrant 5K race starting at 7:30 AM and a free kids' run at 9:00 AM, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Join in-person or virtually and experience the thrill of crossing the finish line, followed by a lively celebration featuring music from the talented House Band from the School of Rock Winter Park. With over $250,000 raised in past events, your participation will help break the cycle of poverty and foster independence for those in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast—register now and be part of this impactful community event!
Join in-person or virtually and experience the thrill of crossing the finish line, followed by a lively celebration featuring music from the talented House Band from the School of Rock Winter Park. With over $250,000 raised in past events, your participation will help break the cycle of poverty and foster independence for those in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast—register now and be part of this impactful community event!
Organiser's Description
SPRINTING TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY
JOIN US FEBRUARY 28, 2026 IN BLUE JACKET PARK FOR OUR 10TH ANNUAL INUA 5K TO SUPPORT INUA PARTNERS IN HOPE.
ABOUT RACE
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE 10TH 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. JOINING US THIS YEAR IS THE TALENTED HOUSE BAND FROM SCHOOL OF ROCK WINTER PARK.
OVER THE PAST NINE YEARS, THIS EVENT HAS RAISED MORE THAN $250,000 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 TRINITY 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 28, 2026
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 MEETING PLACE AND LOWER PARK ROAD IN BALDWIN PARK. THE ADDRESS FOR GPS DIRECTIONS IS 4460 LOWER PARK ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32814. THAT ADDRESS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE APARTMENTS NEXT TO THE FIELD WHERE THE RACE IS. PARKING IS AVAILABLE ALONG UPPER PARK ROAD AND LOWER PARK ROAD AND 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 MEETING PLACE AND LOWER 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://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/copy/6583431654] TO SEE THE OFFICIAL ROUTE.
PRICING
NOW THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 2025: $40
OCTOBER 1, 2025 THRU FEBRUARY 27, 2026: $45
RACE DAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024: $50 _(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 $3.65-4.30 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 26 AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
3PM - 6PM
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 TO 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. KIDS 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 100 YARDS TO 1/2 MILE. A MEDAL IS 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 FOR THE TEAM PAY THE CURRENT RATE ORIGINALLY AND WILL RECEIVE A $5 REFUND AFTER THE 5TH MEMBER REGISTERS FOR 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.
JOIN US FEBRUARY 28, 2026 IN BLUE JACKET PARK FOR OUR 10TH ANNUAL INUA 5K TO SUPPORT INUA PARTNERS IN HOPE.
ABOUT RACE
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE 10TH 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. JOINING US THIS YEAR IS THE TALENTED HOUSE BAND FROM SCHOOL OF ROCK WINTER PARK.
OVER THE PAST NINE YEARS, THIS EVENT HAS RAISED MORE THAN $250,000 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 TRINITY 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 28, 2026
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 MEETING PLACE AND LOWER PARK ROAD IN BALDWIN PARK. THE ADDRESS FOR GPS DIRECTIONS IS 4460 LOWER PARK ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32814. THAT ADDRESS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE APARTMENTS NEXT TO THE FIELD WHERE THE RACE IS. PARKING IS AVAILABLE ALONG UPPER PARK ROAD AND LOWER PARK ROAD AND 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 MEETING PLACE AND LOWER 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://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/copy/6583431654] TO SEE THE OFFICIAL ROUTE.
PRICING
NOW THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 2025: $40
OCTOBER 1, 2025 THRU FEBRUARY 27, 2026: $45
RACE DAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024: $50 _(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 $3.65-4.30 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 26 AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
3PM - 6PM
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 TO 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. KIDS 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 100 YARDS TO 1/2 MILE. A MEDAL IS 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 FOR THE TEAM PAY THE CURRENT RATE ORIGINALLY AND WILL RECEIVE A $5 REFUND AFTER THE 5TH MEMBER REGISTERS FOR 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
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Inua 5k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt and Medal
Sat 28th February 2026 (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 28th February 2026 (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 100 yards - 1/2 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 pickup or on race day.
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