5 running, walking, and cycling events in Sanford, Florida

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St. Vincent de Paul's

17th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk

Dedicated to Vincentian, Judy Wilhelm

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Ft. Mellon Park in Sanford

Pavilion #1 on Lake Monroe

(1st Street and San Carlos Ave.)

8 am: Registration

9 am: Walk Begins

Light breakfast provided!

Featuring Sweating with Helen!

Raffle Baskets! Door Prizes! Goodie Bags!

Hosted by the Conference at All Souls Catholic Church

$20 Suggested Donation per Walker, On-line or Day-of WALK Registration

Virtual Walk Option with $50 or more donation

Introducing the inaugural annual All American Challenge and Training Camp. This 4 day pre-season event aligns us with other respected sporting leagues and is an event our serious and aspiring athletes will not want to miss.

Attendees may register for the full 4‑day program, which includes the Training Camp and limited competition runs; the standalone 2‑day Training Camp; or the final two days of category‑only competition. NOTE: category runs are limited to one (1) run per category since the primary purpose of this event is training.

The event includes our standard category competition races with several rigorous instructional and assessment programs throughout the day and in the evenings led by expert instructors to help increase your strength, endurance, skills, teamwork, communication, and confidence. It’s a terrific opportunity for athletes to train together and fine-tune their skills in preparation for the season. This event will serve as a U.S. National qualifying event.

The Manion WOD (Workout of the Day) is a powerful tribute to 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, designed to unite veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilians in honoring one of our nation’s heroes. Hosted by CrossFit boxes, ruck clubs, and gyms nationwide—or completed virtually anytime, anywhere—this workout challenges its participants to push harder, go further, and grow stronger in memory of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms.

We can’t wait for you to take part in the 2026 Manion WOD! Gear up to challenge yourself, honor our nation’s heroes, and receive your exclusive 2026 Manion WOD shirt—plus the chance to earn even more exclusive rewards.

MELISSA'S RACE 2026: LIVE or VIRTUAL presented by Orlando Neurosurgery

GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE!

The 11th Annual Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K.

Melissa's Race is known as the race with a heart. Thank you from the bottom of OUR hearts for your support!

LOCATION:

Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL

YOUTH PRICING:

Registrants aged 12 and under can participate at a discount.

The Youth 5K price is $10 off adult pricing for participants age 12 and under on Race Day.

RACE START TIME

6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens

6:30a National Anthem & Opening Ceremony

7:00a Race starts

8:15a Race ends

8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release

Ride to Remember

06 JUNE 2026

Ride to Remember is a fun, family-friendly event to raise funds to support the mission of the VoA Foundation and the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, to educate the public about our aims, and allow us to provide the highest quality tools and resources for the Alzheimer’s community.

🗺️ ROUTE INFORMATION

There are four different route distances to choose from, with options to ride on the road or paved trail

ROAD ROUTE

• 🟨 54-miles | Half Century PLUS

PAVED TRAIL ROUTES

• 🟧 53-miles | Half Century

• 🟪 40-miles | Half Metric Century PLUS

• 🟩 27-miles | Half-Metric Century

• 🔲 09-miles | Fun Ride

Scroll down for route maps

👕 REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Commemorative event t-shirt (see guaranteed cutoff date below)

• Personalized number bibs (see cutoff date below)

• Event packet home delivery (see cutoff date below)

• Includes t-shirts, number bib, safety pins, printed route map and cue sheet.

• Post-event lunch

• Fully stocked rest stops

📆 IMPORTANT DATES

• 17 May 2026: 👕Last day to guarantee shirt style and size

• 17 May 2026: 🔢Last day to Personalize Your Number Bib

• 24 May 2026: 📫Last day for guaranteed Event Packet Home Delivery

‼️ IMPORTANT! T-Shirt inventory is limited ‼️

Register early to guarantee your commemorative event t-shirt and preferred size before they are gone!

❗There is a chance that Late registrations MAY NOT receive a shirt or a shirt in their preferred style or size if there is a higher-than-expected number of participants.

❗ Shirt quantities, styles and sizes are subject to availability after cutoff date above.

❗Register EARLY (by the guaranteed shirt cutoff date listed above) to receive your preferred style and size before the shirts are gone.