Miles for Impact GHI Virtual 5k
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 2026 Miles for Impact Virtual 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026! This exciting event invites participants from Lakeland, Polk, and beyond to take part in a unique opportunity to enhance healthcare access for underserved communities both in the United States and globally.
Join a vibrant community of runners, walkers, and supporters as you tackle your 5K at your own pace, wherever you choose—whether it's your favorite park trail, your neighborhood, or even on a treadmill. Every registration contributes to connecting healthcare professionals with those in need, helping to break down barriers to care in rural areas. With special awards for top finishers and engaging social media challenges, the Miles for Impact event encourages everyone to share their journey and inspire others. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying some healthy competition. Sign up today and be part of a movement that truly matters!
Join a vibrant community of runners, walkers, and supporters as you tackle your 5K at your own pace, wherever you choose—whether it's your favorite park trail, your neighborhood, or even on a treadmill. Every registration contributes to connecting healthcare professionals with those in need, helping to break down barriers to care in rural areas. With special awards for top finishers and engaging social media challenges, the Miles for Impact event encourages everyone to share their journey and inspire others. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying some healthy competition. Sign up today and be part of a movement that truly matters!
Organiser's Description
YOUR RACE. YOUR PACE. THEIR ACCESS TO CARE.
Join Global Health ImPAct this November for the 2026 Miles for ImPAct Virtual 5K and be part of a movement dedicated to expanding healthcare access in rural communities across the United States and around the world.
This is more than a raceit's an opportunity to create meaningful change.
Every registration helps connect healthcare students and professionals with underserved communities, where distance, limited resources, and healthcare workforce shortages can create barriers to care. Together, we can help strengthen rural healthcare and support the next generation of providers serving where they are needed most.
The best part? You can complete your 5K anywhere, anytime during race weekend.
Run your favorite park trail, walk your neighborhood, hop on a treadmill, gather your classmates, challenge your coworkers, or make it a family event. Whether you run, walk, jog, or roll, every mile helps make a difference.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
check mark Official Global Health ImPAct T-shirt
check mark Online digital bib
check mark Finisher Medal for top finishers in the following categories:
Top 3 overall male
Top 3 overall female
Top 3 overall youth (below age 18)
Best Race Photo
Biggest Race Crew
Social ImPAct Award: Most creative post, Reel, or Story promoting Miles for Impact and tagging GHI
check mark Online Results Board
check mark Opportunity to connect with others making an imPAct
check mark Direct support of rural healthcare initiatives worldwide
JOIN THE CHALLENGE
Invite your classmates, PA program, healthcare team, friends, and family to participate. Together, we can demonstrate the power of healthcare professionals, students, and supporters united by a common mission: improving access to care.
On race day, share a photo of yourself or your team completing your 5K and tell us why healthcare access matters to you.
Follow and tag us: @GLOBAL_HEALTH_IMPACT
WANT TO RUN IN PERSON WITH A GROUP? HERE ARE SOME LOCATIONS OF GROUPS ALREADY FORMED!
Lakeland FL
Lake Hollingsworth
9:30am
Megan Hudson
Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mesa University
Time:
Rosa Gardner
FSU, Tallahassee, FL
Allison Justice
Norcross, GA
Greater Atlanta Christian School Stadium Track
1:00pm
Corbi Sandoe
Franklin, IN
Greenway Trail - meeting at Old Main Parking Lot at 10am (intersection of East Monroe and Branigin Blvd)
10am
Abby Clemens
TO SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS ON RACE DAY:
Follow instructions here https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results
TO PRINT YOUR DIGITAL BIB:
Go to our event page and click your profile. Under our event click on View Digital Bib then hit Print.
*REGISTER BY OCTOBER 8TH TO RECEIVE YOUR T-SHIRT PRIOR TO THE RACE. ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER OCTOBER 8TH WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT POST RACE*
Join Global Health ImPAct this November for the 2026 Miles for ImPAct Virtual 5K and be part of a movement dedicated to expanding healthcare access in rural communities across the United States and around the world.
This is more than a raceit's an opportunity to create meaningful change.
Every registration helps connect healthcare students and professionals with underserved communities, where distance, limited resources, and healthcare workforce shortages can create barriers to care. Together, we can help strengthen rural healthcare and support the next generation of providers serving where they are needed most.
The best part? You can complete your 5K anywhere, anytime during race weekend.
Run your favorite park trail, walk your neighborhood, hop on a treadmill, gather your classmates, challenge your coworkers, or make it a family event. Whether you run, walk, jog, or roll, every mile helps make a difference.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
check mark Official Global Health ImPAct T-shirt
check mark Online digital bib
check mark Finisher Medal for top finishers in the following categories:
Top 3 overall male
Top 3 overall female
Top 3 overall youth (below age 18)
Best Race Photo
Biggest Race Crew
Social ImPAct Award: Most creative post, Reel, or Story promoting Miles for Impact and tagging GHI
check mark Online Results Board
check mark Opportunity to connect with others making an imPAct
check mark Direct support of rural healthcare initiatives worldwide
JOIN THE CHALLENGE
Invite your classmates, PA program, healthcare team, friends, and family to participate. Together, we can demonstrate the power of healthcare professionals, students, and supporters united by a common mission: improving access to care.
On race day, share a photo of yourself or your team completing your 5K and tell us why healthcare access matters to you.
Follow and tag us: @GLOBAL_HEALTH_IMPACT
WANT TO RUN IN PERSON WITH A GROUP? HERE ARE SOME LOCATIONS OF GROUPS ALREADY FORMED!
Lakeland FL
Lake Hollingsworth
9:30am
Megan Hudson
Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mesa University
Time:
Rosa Gardner
FSU, Tallahassee, FL
Allison Justice
Norcross, GA
Greater Atlanta Christian School Stadium Track
1:00pm
Corbi Sandoe
Franklin, IN
Greenway Trail - meeting at Old Main Parking Lot at 10am (intersection of East Monroe and Branigin Blvd)
10am
Abby Clemens
TO SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS ON RACE DAY:
Follow instructions here https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results
TO PRINT YOUR DIGITAL BIB:
Go to our event page and click your profile. Under our event click on View Digital Bib then hit Print.
*REGISTER BY OCTOBER 8TH TO RECEIVE YOUR T-SHIRT PRIOR TO THE RACE. ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER OCTOBER 8TH WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT POST RACE*
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Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
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