The Rising

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

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

🌳 Race Course

• Course Start: In front of the Historic Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church
• Trail: Follows the Cross Seminole Trail
• Distance Options: 5k or 10k
• Kids' Fun Run: Under a mile along a beautiful canopied road

💖 Charity and Community Impact

• Funds Raised: Thousands of dollars each year for local charities like HopeHelps, Inc. and The Oviedo Preservation Project
• School Participation: Encouraged to form teams to win grants for the largest schools in attendance
• Registration Impact: Helps fund the mission of giving back to the community

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Cash Awards: Given to the top 3 male and female finishers for both 5k and 10k distances
• Finishers Medals: Awarded to all finishers
• Age Group Winners: Awards given in 5 year increments
• Running Worth: A race worth striving for!

♻️ Sustainability Commitment

• Green Event: The Oviedo Run Club is committed to an environmentally friendly race
• Compostable Cups: Use of compostable water cups
• Recycling: On-site recycling initiatives
• Race Packets: Full of usable items, minimizing waste