virtual, Miami FL
Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Move for Hope - Koi Journey
Event Details
- Date: 2026-11-01
- Location: Virtual, Miami, FL
- Distances: 1K • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
- Registration: Register Here
Race Overview
Run, Walk, Ruck, Ride, Roll Races
A virtual or live event you can complete anytime, anywhere!
Theme: Balance • Acceptance • Flow
Life moves like water. Sometimes calm. Sometimes unpredictable. Always moving forward. The Koi Journey Race celebrates the wisdom of moving through life with balance and resilience. Koi fish swim gracefully through changing currents, adapting to the flow while maintaining their strength and direction. Their black and white colors represent harmony—the balance between challenge and growth, struggle and peace. Like the koi, we learn that not everything in life can be controlled. But we can choose how we move through it. This race encourages participants to release what no longer serves them, embrace the present moment, and trust the path unfolding ahead. Every step becomes part of the journey. Flow with purpose. Move with balance. Trust your path.
Why Move For Hope?
- Celebrate: Celebrate life, raise awareness, and support a meaningful cause — on your own terms.
- Reconnect: Strengthen mind, body, and spirit through intentional movement.
- Reflect & Heal: Transform your steps into a practice of resilience, gratitude, and hope.
- 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.
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.
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 when 5 friends register with your link.
- Raise $250: Get $25 back by creating a fundraising page.
- Support: Every dollar supports hope, connection, and resilience.
- Corporate & Team Participation: Discounts for 15+ participants.
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: Facebook Group
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).
- Participants: receive a race t-shirt, printable race bib, and printable finisher certificate.
- Celebrate: your triumph with finisher medals and community engagement.
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, or rolling for empowerment, your steps, strides, and wheels make a difference.
