Sunflower 5K Run and Walk (Helping Orphans)
- Date Sun 1st February 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Longwood, Florida
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Sunflower 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Longwood, Seminole! This exciting event, hosted at Markham Woods Church, invites participants of all ages to join in a fun-filled day dedicated to helping orphans in Ukraine who have lost their parents during the war. The 5K run/walk kicks off at 9:00 AM, following a scenic route along the picturesque Seminole Wekiva Trail.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the entry fee is just $30 per participant, with a special rate of $10 for children under 13. Don't miss out on the chance to be one of the first 100 registrants to receive a branded Sunflower 5K Run t-shirt! After the race, enjoy a variety of post-run festivities, including delicious food, games, and activities for everyone. Join us in making a positive impact while fostering community spirit! Sign up today and help us plant seeds of hope for those in need!
Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the entry fee is just $30 per participant, with a special rate of $10 for children under 13. Don't miss out on the chance to be one of the first 100 registrants to receive a branded Sunflower 5K Run t-shirt! After the race, enjoy a variety of post-run festivities, including delicious food, games, and activities for everyone. Join us in making a positive impact while fostering community spirit! Sign up today and help us plant seeds of hope for those in need!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE SUNFLOWER 5K WALK/RUN!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 1, 2026, and be part of THE SUNFLOWER RUN, a 5K run/walk hosted at Markham Woods Church. This fun and family-friendly event brings our community together to support a vital causeHELPING CHILDREN IN UKRAINE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR PARENTS DURING THE WAR. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING THESE CHILDREN.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
* Registration begins at 8:00 AM (includes bib and giveaways).
* Run/walk starts at 9:00 AM, with a scenic route along the Seminole Wekiva Trail.
* Post-run festivities: delicious food, games, and activities for all ages!
* Registration Fee: $30 per participant (proceeds support Ukrainian children).
* Registration Fee for children under 13 is $10.
SPECIAL OFFER:
The first 100 people who sign up will receive a branded Sunflower 5K Run t-shirt, based on the availability of sizes. You will be notified if you are one of the first 100 registrants, and you will be able to pick up your t-shirt at the race.
Only those who register before January 20 will receive medals after the run.
ORGANIZERS:
* MARKHAM WOODS CHURCH OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS [https://markhamwoodschurch.org]
* THE LIGHTHOUSE UKRAINIAN GROUP [https://linktr.ee/flc.lighthouse]
SPONSORS:
* ADVENTHEALTH UNIVERSITY [https://www.ahu.edu]
* FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS [https://floridaconference.com]
This event is hosted by The Markham Woods Church & The Lighthouse Ukrainian Group and sponsored by AdventHealth University, uniting us for fitness, fun, and making a difference. Whether running for the cause or walking with friends, The Sunflower Run is your chance to create a meaningful impact while building community.
Lets run with purpose and plant seeds of hope!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 1, 2026, and be part of THE SUNFLOWER RUN, a 5K run/walk hosted at Markham Woods Church. This fun and family-friendly event brings our community together to support a vital causeHELPING CHILDREN IN UKRAINE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR PARENTS DURING THE WAR. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING THESE CHILDREN.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
* Registration begins at 8:00 AM (includes bib and giveaways).
* Run/walk starts at 9:00 AM, with a scenic route along the Seminole Wekiva Trail.
* Post-run festivities: delicious food, games, and activities for all ages!
* Registration Fee: $30 per participant (proceeds support Ukrainian children).
* Registration Fee for children under 13 is $10.
SPECIAL OFFER:
The first 100 people who sign up will receive a branded Sunflower 5K Run t-shirt, based on the availability of sizes. You will be notified if you are one of the first 100 registrants, and you will be able to pick up your t-shirt at the race.
Only those who register before January 20 will receive medals after the run.
ORGANIZERS:
* MARKHAM WOODS CHURCH OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS [https://markhamwoodschurch.org]
* THE LIGHTHOUSE UKRAINIAN GROUP [https://linktr.ee/flc.lighthouse]
SPONSORS:
* ADVENTHEALTH UNIVERSITY [https://www.ahu.edu]
* FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS [https://floridaconference.com]
This event is hosted by The Markham Woods Church & The Lighthouse Ukrainian Group and sponsored by AdventHealth University, uniting us for fitness, fun, and making a difference. Whether running for the cause or walking with friends, The Sunflower Run is your chance to create a meaningful impact while building community.
Lets run with purpose and plant seeds of hope!
Races
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Sunflower 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 1st February 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
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