Walk Like Woodie 5k
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Indianapolis, Indiana
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Walk Like Woodie 5K, a vibrant virtual fundraiser taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Schererville, Lake. This family-friendly event celebrates the legacy of Dr. Woodie Flowers, a pioneer in robotics education, and embodies the spirit of Gracious Professionalism that he championed. Participants of all ages are invited to engage with the FIRST Indiana Robotics community by walking or running a 5K from their chosen locations, making it easy to join in the fun from anywhere!
The Walk Like Woodie 5K not only promotes physical activity but also highlights the importance of STEM education for young people in Indiana. By participating, you’ll help support FIRST Indiana Robotics’ mission to inspire over 14,000 students through exciting robotics programs that foster self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills. Whether you're sharing your favorite robot memory or connecting with fellow participants online, this event promises to be a joyful celebration of innovation, community, and the future of technology. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a great day of fun!
The Walk Like Woodie 5K not only promotes physical activity but also highlights the importance of STEM education for young people in Indiana. By participating, you’ll help support FIRST Indiana Robotics’ mission to inspire over 14,000 students through exciting robotics programs that foster self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills. Whether you're sharing your favorite robot memory or connecting with fellow participants online, this event promises to be a joyful celebration of innovation, community, and the future of technology. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a great day of fun!
Organiser's Description
WHAT DOES WALK LIKE WOODIE CELEBRATE?
FIRST Indiana Robotics (FIN) is hosting Walk Like Woodie, a 5K Run-Walk virtual fundraiser on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This event is in celebration of Dr. Woodie Flowers and the ethos he developed for FIRST Robotics.
Walk Like Woodie is a family-friendly event that invites the community to engage and learn about FIRST Indiana Robotics and its mission through a fun and dynamic charity Run-Walk. The event highlights Gracious Professionalism and shares the legacy of Dr. Woodie Flowers.
As the local nonprofit serving as the FIRST program delivery organization for Indiana, FIN believes that improving our world starts with our youth.The backbone of our mission lies in delivering world-class STEM education and robotics programs for grades K-12 to over 14,000 students across the state.
FIN inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, and fosters well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Expanding access to the FIRST programs across the state boosts the number of Hoosier students entering the Indiana tech workforce and gives them the skills they need to thrive.
Youre invited to join the _FIRST_ Robotics community in celebrating what makes us special, our humanity.
VIRTUAL EVENT DETAILS
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VIRTUAL WALK LIKE WOODIE 5K
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PARTICIPATE FROM WHERE YOU'RE AT, ON A ROUTE YOU LIKE - FIND ROUTES ON STRAVA
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RUN AND WALK WHERE YOU ARE, SHARE YOUR FAVORITE ROBOT MEMORY, AND TAG FIRST INDIANA ROBOTICS
FIRST INDIANA ROBOTICS
FIRST Indiana Robotics is a robotics community that prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 (PreK-12) that can be facilitated in school or in structured after-school programs in Indiana. Boosted by the FIRST global support system of volunteers, educators, and sponsors that include over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies, our teams operate under a signature set of FIRST Core Values to conduct research, fundraise, design, build, and showcase their achievements during annual challenges.
FIRST Indiana Robotics (FIN) is hosting Walk Like Woodie, a 5K Run-Walk virtual fundraiser on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This event is in celebration of Dr. Woodie Flowers and the ethos he developed for FIRST Robotics.
Walk Like Woodie is a family-friendly event that invites the community to engage and learn about FIRST Indiana Robotics and its mission through a fun and dynamic charity Run-Walk. The event highlights Gracious Professionalism and shares the legacy of Dr. Woodie Flowers.
As the local nonprofit serving as the FIRST program delivery organization for Indiana, FIN believes that improving our world starts with our youth.The backbone of our mission lies in delivering world-class STEM education and robotics programs for grades K-12 to over 14,000 students across the state.
FIN inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, and fosters well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Expanding access to the FIRST programs across the state boosts the number of Hoosier students entering the Indiana tech workforce and gives them the skills they need to thrive.
Youre invited to join the _FIRST_ Robotics community in celebrating what makes us special, our humanity.
VIRTUAL EVENT DETAILS
*
VIRTUAL WALK LIKE WOODIE 5K
*
PARTICIPATE FROM WHERE YOU'RE AT, ON A ROUTE YOU LIKE - FIND ROUTES ON STRAVA
*
RUN AND WALK WHERE YOU ARE, SHARE YOUR FAVORITE ROBOT MEMORY, AND TAG FIRST INDIANA ROBOTICS
FIRST INDIANA ROBOTICS
FIRST Indiana Robotics is a robotics community that prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 (PreK-12) that can be facilitated in school or in structured after-school programs in Indiana. Boosted by the FIRST global support system of volunteers, educators, and sponsors that include over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies, our teams operate under a signature set of FIRST Core Values to conduct research, fundraise, design, build, and showcase their achievements during annual challenges.
Races
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Walk Like Woodie 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Walk Like Woodie 2026 Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Walk what laps you can. Drink water. Read the core values and reflect on what they mean to you - think about how you can embody them in your everyday life. Share a photo, tag FIRST Indiana Robotics, and use hashtag #walkLikeWoodie. -
VIRTUAL Walk Like Woodie 5k
Free
Virtual option available for runners across the state!
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