No Longer Fatherless 5k
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location New Smyrna Beach, Florida
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring No Longer Fatherless 5K on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at Riverside Park in New Smyrna Beach, Florida! This uplifting event aims to mentor, equip, and empower fatherless boys, helping them develop into successful men. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, and participants will enjoy a professionally chip-timed 5K experience, complete with a Race Bib, Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, and a Swag Bag for early sign-ups.
After the 5K, the excitement continues with free events for kids! Watch as children aged 12 and under compete in the Rocket Race, a fun 100m dash, and cheer on teens aged 13 to 16 in The Big Lap Challenge. Both events promise fantastic prizes and lots of fun! With a focus on community involvement, leadership, and character development, the No Longer Fatherless 5K is not just a race; it's a movement to support our youth in Volusia and Flagler counties. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference!
After the 5K, the excitement continues with free events for kids! Watch as children aged 12 and under compete in the Rocket Race, a fun 100m dash, and cheer on teens aged 13 to 16 in The Big Lap Challenge. Both events promise fantastic prizes and lots of fun! With a focus on community involvement, leadership, and character development, the No Longer Fatherless 5K is not just a race; it's a movement to support our youth in Volusia and Flagler counties. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US TO HELP MENTOR, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER FATHERLESS BOYS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL MEN!
NO LONGER FATHERLESS EXISTS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND MATCH MENTORS WITH YOUNG MEN (6-19YO) GROWING UP WITHOUT A FATHER FIGURE IN VOLUSIA & FLAGLER COUNTIES. THROUGH 1 TO 1 WEEKLY RELATIONAL MENTORING, GROUP MENTORING, AND LIFE SKILL CLASSES, NO LONGER FATHERLESS IMPROVES SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORS, PERFORMANCE AT SCHOOL, LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND MORE! THE GOAL IS TO HELP OUR YOUTH BECOME MEN OF HIGH CHARACTER, COMMITTED FATHERS, AND LEADERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY & COUNTRY
RACE DATE - JANUARY 10TH 2026 AT 830 AM
RACE LOCATION - RIVERSIDE PARK - 299 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Packet pickup on race morning between 7:30am and 8:15am.
All 5K participants will receive a Race Bib, Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, and a Swag Bag for Early Sign Ups
The race will be professionally chip-timed by Florida Race Day with 5k awards based on age and gender
FREE EVENTS FOR THE KIDS FOLLOWING THE 5K EVENT
ROCKET RACE: Stick around after the 5K to watch your 12 and under runners race like rockets for a 100m dash at Riverside Park. Winners will receive an awesome prize and bragging rights at recess on Monday! Kids do not need to be signed up for the 5K to compete - just point them toward the starting line and get your camera ready!
THE BIG LAP CHALLENGE: Teens, ages 13 to 16, are eligible for this free event following the 5K. Cheer on our teens as they show off their speed in a full lap (about 1/2 mile) around Riverside Park. Prizes for winners!
NO LONGER FATHERLESS EXISTS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND MATCH MENTORS WITH YOUNG MEN (6-19YO) GROWING UP WITHOUT A FATHER FIGURE IN VOLUSIA & FLAGLER COUNTIES. THROUGH 1 TO 1 WEEKLY RELATIONAL MENTORING, GROUP MENTORING, AND LIFE SKILL CLASSES, NO LONGER FATHERLESS IMPROVES SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORS, PERFORMANCE AT SCHOOL, LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND MORE! THE GOAL IS TO HELP OUR YOUTH BECOME MEN OF HIGH CHARACTER, COMMITTED FATHERS, AND LEADERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY & COUNTRY
RACE DATE - JANUARY 10TH 2026 AT 830 AM
RACE LOCATION - RIVERSIDE PARK - 299 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Packet pickup on race morning between 7:30am and 8:15am.
All 5K participants will receive a Race Bib, Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, and a Swag Bag for Early Sign Ups
The race will be professionally chip-timed by Florida Race Day with 5k awards based on age and gender
FREE EVENTS FOR THE KIDS FOLLOWING THE 5K EVENT
ROCKET RACE: Stick around after the 5K to watch your 12 and under runners race like rockets for a 100m dash at Riverside Park. Winners will receive an awesome prize and bragging rights at recess on Monday! Kids do not need to be signed up for the 5K to compete - just point them toward the starting line and get your camera ready!
THE BIG LAP CHALLENGE: Teens, ages 13 to 16, are eligible for this free event following the 5K. Cheer on our teens as they show off their speed in a full lap (about 1/2 mile) around Riverside Park. Prizes for winners!
Races
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No Longer Fatherless 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$38.10
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Big Lap Challenge
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:30AM EST)
Free
CLOSEDNo need to sign up for this FREE EVENT following the 5K. Kids ages 13-16 are eligible for this schoolyard-style 800-meter lap around the park. Prizes for the winners! -
Rocket Race
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:30AM EST)
Free
CLOSEDNo need to sign up for this FREE EVENT following the 5K. Kids ages 12 and under are eligible for this schoolyard-style 100-meter dash through the park with prizes for the winners!
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299 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, 32168, FL, United States
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