The Rising

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Start Time: 7:30(ish)
• Location: First United Methodist Church Oviedo, Oviedo, FL
• Date: 2025-10-25
• Race URL: The Rising Race Registration

🏞️ The Course

• Starting Point: In front of the Historic Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church
• Trail: Follows the Cross Seminole Trail
• Distances: Options for 5k or 10k and a Kids' Fun Run under a mile
• Scenery: Features a beautiful canopied road

❤️ Community Impact

• Fundraising: The Rising has raised thousands for local charities
• Beneficiaries: Support for HopeHelps, Inc. and The Oviedo Preservation Project
• School Engagement: Area schools encouraged to register as teams for grant opportunities
• Registration Benefit: Helps fund our mission of giving

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Cash Awards: Top 3 male and female finishers for 5k and 10k
• Finisher Medals: Awards for all finishers
• Age Group Winners: Prizes for age group winners in 5 year increments
• Motivation: A sure incentive to run for

🌱 Sustainability Commitment

• Green Event: Commitment to sustainability
• Eco-Friendly Supplies: Use of compostable water cups
• Recycling: On-site recycling efforts
• Useable Race Packets: Packets filled with items that are not wasted