Race Overview
Move for Hope - January: Heart-Shaped Umbrella Run 1K • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon Run
A virtual or live event you can complete anytime, anywhere!
Event Symbolism
- Protection: A symbol of safeguarding one's spirit.
- Courage: A powerful reminder of the bravery within.
- Enduring Love: Honoring the bonds that lift us up.
- Resilience: Celebrating every step taken in the journey.
Why Move For Hope?
- Reconnect: Strengthen mind, body, and spirit through intentional movement.
- Reflect & Heal: Transform your steps into a practice of resilience, gratitude, and hope.
- Connect: Join a global community of movers, even miles apart.
- Inspire: Every step tells a story — your story — and can give someone else the courage to keep going.
Why You’ll Love This Race
- Flexibility: Pick your date and route.
- Race Anywhere: Neighborhoods, trails, parks, or even your treadmill.
- Race Your Way: Run, walk, bike, hike, or roll — at your pace and style.
- No Crowds: Ideal for high-risk or immunocompromised participants.
- Support a Cause: Every move fuels hope for those facing mental health challenges.
Choose Your Movement
Pick the way that fits your story, style, and energy:
- Run: Push limits, honor loved ones, feel your strength return.
- Walk: Step gently, reflect, carry gratitude.
- Ruck: Add weight to your pack, lighten your heart.
- Ride: Pedal life back into motion.
- Roll: Move with power, using wheels or adaptive cycles.
Distances: 1K • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
Step/Ride Challenges: 3K/day • 40K/week • 70K/week • 90K/week
How It Works
- Register: For your chosen distance.
- Complete: Your race anytime, anywhere — alone or with friends.
- Race: At a pace that works for you: stroll in the park, speed around the track, or explore a new trail.
- Celebrate: Your achievement and inspire others: post photos with your medal and gear using #MoveForHope #KeepOnLiving for a chance to win prizes.
Spread Hope, Earn Rewards
- Refer 5: Get $10 back when 5 friends register!
- Raise $250: Get $25 back by creating a fundraising page and raising $250+.
- Corporate Participation: Team discounts available for 15+ participants.
- Join the movement: Every step matters!
Join the Move for Hope Community!
All registered participants are invited to join our private Facebook Group for a supportive space to:
- Engage: In positive discussions about our virtual and live races.
- Participate: In race day live-stream check-ins.
- Join: The virtual start and celebrations.
- Note: Joining the Facebook Group is optional.
Join the Facebook Group Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1713968949271206
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support a movement that matters! The Move for Hope 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Lakeland is now accepting sponsors.
[Become a Sponsor]
Packet Pickup & Virtual Race Perks
- Entry fee: Non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Race packets: Shipped directly (shipping fees apply).
- Participants: Receive a race t-shirt, printable race bib, and printable finisher certificate.
- A Year of Symbols: 12 Months, 12 Guides to Transformation + 2 Bonus Races.
Sign Up for the Race
Join the Heart-Shaped Umbrella Run: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Miami/UmbrellaRun
Your Participation Matters
All proceeds support Amor Umbrella’s Keep On Living Initiative, funding programs that:
- Bridge: Veteran and civilian communities.
- Promote: Mental wellness and creative expression.
- Empower: Individuals through movement, connection, and hope.
- Participation: Matters whether you are running, walking, rucking, riding, or rolling.