Event Overview
Move 4 Hope - Bee Well
Run
Walk
Ruck
Ride
Roll Races
A virtual or live event you can complete anytime, anywhere!
Theme
Community • Small Steps • Big Impact Sometimes the smallest actions create the greatest change. Bees may be tiny, but their work sustains entire ecosystems. Through patience, cooperation, and persistence, they help life flourish. The Bee Well Race celebrates the powerful truth that every effort matters. One step. One act of kindness. One person choosing hope. When individuals come together with purpose, those small actions ripple outward and create something extraordinary. Like bees working together in a hive, this race reminds us that community is where resilience grows strongest. Every participant adds something meaningful to the movement. Because when we support one another, hope multiplies. Take a step. Share the light. Bee part of something bigger.
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.
- Receive: your official race t-shirt, finisher medal, and race bib 3–4 weeks after registration.
- 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. Share your personal referral link. When 5 friends register, you get $10 back on your registration! Valid for all race options.
- Raise $250: Get $25. Create a fundraising page and raise $250+ to receive $25 back. Every dollar supports hope, connection, and resilience.
Corporate & Team Participation
- Bring: your team together and move for hope!
- Discounts: for 15+ participants.
- Team Captain: gets a registration code.
- Team Members: register individually using the code.
- Join: the movement today — every step matters!
Join the Move for Hope Community!
- 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 — you do not need Facebook to participate. If you’re not on Facebook, you can check in and submit your race time via TEXT on race day.
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. Help us reach more communities and fund programs that inspire hope and connection.
Become a Sponsor
Packet Pickup & Virtual Race Perks
- Entry fee: is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Race packets: are shipped directly (shipping fees apply).
- All participants receive:
- A race t-shirt.
- Printable race bib.
- Printable finisher certificate.
Finisher Moment & Community
- Share: your results and photos with our global community.
- Receive: your full-color finisher medal, a symbol of courage and resilience.
- Costumes: encouraged! Bring whimsy, color, and joy — join our creative contest.
- Build: teams, refer friends, and save on registration while spreading hope.
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.
Whether you are:
- Running: for clarity.
- Walking: for healing.
- Rucking: for strength.
- Riding: for peace.
- Rolling: for empowerment... your steps, strides, and wheels make a difference.
Race Details
Date: 2026-08-01
Location: Virtual, Miami, FL
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