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 running shoes for the Miles for Impact GHI Virtual 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026! This exciting event, taking place in Lakeland, Polk, invites participants from all corners to join a movement dedicated to enhancing healthcare access in rural communities both in the United States and around the globe. With the motto "YOUR RACE. YOUR PACE. THEIR ACCESS TO CARE," this virtual 5K offers you the flexibility to complete the race at your own convenience—whether you choose to run in a local park, stroll through your neighborhood, or even hop on a treadmill at home.
By registering for this inspiring event, you not only challenge yourself but also contribute to a crucial cause. Each registration helps bridge the gap between healthcare students and underserved communities, where access to medical care can often be limited. As a participant, you’ll receive an official Global Health ImPAct T-shirt, an online digital bib, and a chance to earn a finisher medal in various categories. Plus, you can showcase your commitment to this important mission by sharing your race day photos and stories on social media. Join us in making a meaningful difference—together, we can empower the next generation of healthcare providers and
By registering for this inspiring event, you not only challenge yourself but also contribute to a crucial cause. Each registration helps bridge the gap between healthcare students and underserved communities, where access to medical care can often be limited. As a participant, you’ll receive an official Global Health ImPAct T-shirt, an online digital bib, and a chance to earn a finisher medal in various categories. Plus, you can showcase your commitment to this important mission by sharing your race day photos and stories on social media. Join us in making a meaningful difference—together, we can empower the next generation of healthcare providers and
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!
Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland FL 9:30am
Megan Hudson
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Rosa Gardner
FSU, Tallahassee, FL
Allison Justice
Atlanta, GA
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!
Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland FL 9:30am
Megan Hudson
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Rosa Gardner
FSU, Tallahassee, FL
Allison Justice
Atlanta, GA
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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