Child Abuse Awareness 5K

COLOR POWDERED RUN/WALK... CHECK IN 630am and RACE starts at 8am...

Come join us in our COMMUNITY 5k COLOR POWDER RUN or WALK event around beautiful Silver Lake in Leesburg, Fl. Proceeds benefit your local St Paul Catholic school. This event will be a TIMED event.

Participants packets include.....

1-individual pk of color powder, sunglasses, running tattoo,sticker, running bib, T-shirt (Tshirt- guarantee until April 16th). Plus you will receive finisher medal 🏅 at finish line. Registration packets given at check in

Any questions contact Catherine,

Catherinewalz1979@gmail.com

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

High School: We also welcome our High School runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 6/7/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

High School

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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A unique 5K experience where participants run through the beautifully manicured resort grounds, weaving past lakes, golf fairways, gardens, and historic architecture. It’s more than a race — it’s an experience.

Perfect for all fitness levels, and ideal for local families, health-focused individuals, and weekenders looking for something new. Enhance your experience with resort overnight packages for spa, golf, or breakfast.

Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2026

Location: Mission Resort + Club, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida

Start Time: 7:30 AM ⏰

Make it a full wellness weekend with optional spa packages, brunch, or an overnight stay at our scenic Howey-in-the-Hills resort.

🎟️ Race Entry Includes:

Custom finisher’s medal 🏅Scroll to see our swag!!

Official Run the Resort 5K race shirt 🎽

Professionally timed 5K race ⏱

Post-race breakfast sandwiches and beverages 🥤🍪

Important Notes:

All participants must be registered ✅. Anyone running without a bib will be asked to leave and possibly banned from future events ❌.

If you're pacing someone (a child, spouse, or friend), you must register as well.

📝 Packet Pick-Up:

Location:

Mission Resort and Club Golf Club House (Enter the main entrance to Mission Resort and go Right)

Inside the Club House Friday, September 4th 2pm-6pm

Phone: 352. 324.3101 Ext: 7281

Located at 10400 County road 48

Race Day: 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM 🕕 by the Start Line / Club House

Race Day Registration: Available online until 6:55 AM, as long as the event is not sold out. No on-site paper registration.

👟 Strollers & Pets:

Strollers welcome – please start near the back

Pets not permitted on course 🐾 (service animals allowed with advance notice)

🥉 Awards: Stay post race to celebrate our top finishers, awards ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM Categories are top 3 Male and Female overall, First Male and Female Masters, and top 3 Male and Female in 10 year age groups, starting with 19 and under up to 70 and over. You may log in to our results page to view the results post race as participants finish

🏨 Stay the Weekend:

Turn race day into a resort getaway! Book a special 5K runner rate at Mission Resort + Club and enjoy all the amenities:

On-site restaurants

Pool

Tennis and Pickleball Courts

Full-service spa

36 holes of championship golf

📞 Call 800-874-9053 or visit Resort Website to reserve your stay.

📍 Don’t just run — Run the Resort.

Register today and be part of something extraordinary!

Join us for the Lake-Sumter State College Monster Dash!

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Check in @ 6:30 am

Race Start @ 8:00 am

This racecourse includes scenic views of Silver Lake and is truly fun for the whole family. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and medal*. Although the race is just for fun, runners will be timed, and placement recognition will be announced to the top runners in each age category. Costumes are encouraged!

All proceeds from the Monster Dash benefit the LSSC Foundation, which supports scholarships and education at Lake-Sumter State College.

• Race t-shirts and medals are only guaranteed to registrations placed on or before October 16, 2026.

Invitation Only

Qualifying Time - all athletes must run under the qualifying time to be able to participate.

Women - 7:00 min Mile - 60+ please email your mile time

Men - 6:00 min Mile - 60+ please email your mile time

If you qualify, email us at info@run4acause.org

The Mount Dora 1-Mile Race, happening right before the Mount Dora Christmas Parade! This festive run is the perfect way to kick off the holiday cheer, whether you’re feeling naughty or nice. While it’s not a chip-timed event, a finish line clock will let you track your effort, and the Top Male and Female Finishers will be awarded. So, grab your festive gear, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for this merry mile of fun and friendly fast competition!

Schedule

9:30am - Bib Pickup

9:55-9:58am - 1 mile Race Start

10:00am - Parade Starts

🎄 Join us for the Mount Dora Naughty or Nice 1-Mile Race!

🎄 When? Just before the 66th Annual Mount Dora Christmas Day Parade at 9:55-9:58am

🎄 Where? Downtown Mount Dora starting at the E Jackson Ave & N Donnelly St

🎄 Why? To kick off the holiday festivities with a fun-filled run and parade

🕒 Finish Line Fun:

This is not a chip-timed race, but don’t worry—we’ve got a clock at the finish line so you can still celebrate your best effort!

🏆 Awards for the Fastest:

Top Male and Female finishers will be crowned the champions of this merry mile.

🎄Bring your holiday cheer, wear your festive gear, and make some unforgettable memories. Don't miss your chance to race through the streets of Mount Dora before the parade magic begins!

Will you be naughty, or will you be nice? See you at the start line!