Inua 5k Run and Walk

🏃‍♂️ Sprinting towards Self-Sufficiency

📅 Join Us

Join us February 28, 2026 in Winter Park for the Inua 5k to support Inua Partners in Hope.

🏁 About the Race

• Support: We are looking forward to your participation in the Inua 5k to raise money for Inua Partners in Hope.
• Options: Join us IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY this year!
• Celebration: Plan to stick around after the race to enjoy music, food, fellowship, and awards.
• Impact: Over the past eight years, this event has raised more than $200,000 to support Inua Partners in Hope, aimed at helping orphaned and vulnerable youth in Kenya.

🗓️ Race Schedule

• Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
• 5k Start: 7:30am
• Awards: 8:30am
• Kids' Run: FREE at 9:00am (must register)

📍 Location, Directions, and Parking

• Start/Finish Area: Intersection of Robin Road and Upper Park Road, Baldwin Park.
• Address: 2330 Robin Road, Orlando, FL for GPS.
• Parking: Available along Upper Park Road and Lower Park Road, as well as in the public parking lot off General Rees Avenue.

🏞️ Course

• Loop Course: Begins and ends in Lower Blue Jacket Park.
• Route: Follow the sidewalk, cross Lakemont, and wind around beautiful Lake Baldwin’s paved trail.
• Restrictions: Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, and dogs are prohibited: headphones are discouraged.
• View: Check out the Race Course tab for the official route.

💰 Pricing

• Early Registration: Now thru October 31, 2025: $35
• Standard Registration: November 1, 2025 thru February 21, 2026: $40
• Race Day: February 28, 2026: $45 (No coupons or discounts on race day)
• Kids’ Run: FREE (must register)

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Location: Reeves Center: 1506 Lake Highland Drive, Building 200: Orlando, FL.
• Dates: Thursday, February 26 AND Friday, February 27, 2026 from 3pm - 6pm.
• Race Day Pickup: Begins at 6:00am at the start line.
• Notes: You may have another runner pick up your packet for you.

🍼 Strollers

We are happy to have you join us with your jogging strollers, but please start BEHIND all runners.

👟 Walker Friendly

Walkers are welcome and encouraged to participate! Please allow runners to line up in front of walkers.

📊 Results

Results will be available at the race. Runners and walkers who wear the designated chip are included in the results.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Awards: Top three overall males and females will receive awards.
• Age Group Awards: Top three males and females in each age group will receive awards.
• Kids' Run: Participants will each receive a medal.

👕 T-Shirts and Medals

All participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal. Kids running the FREE kids' run will receive a medal and can purchase a shirt for $10.

👶 Kids' Run

Children will be divided into age groups with distances ranging from 400 yards to 1 mile. The Kids' Run is FREE, please register children 11 and under.

🌍 Virtual 5k

Register as a virtual runner and run your own 5k anywhere. T-shirts and medals are available for virtual runners.

🤝 Fundraise With Us!

Create your own fundraising page or join a team to help raise money for Inua Partners in Hope. Check out our BECOME A FUNDRAISER page to create your individual or team fundraiser.

👥 Teams

The race is more fun with a crowd! Form a team of 5 or more to receive a $5 discount per runner for the in-person 5k.

👐 Volunteers

Interested in volunteering? Contact [email protected] for more information.

🔗 More Information

Visit the race page for additional details: Inua 5k Run and Walk.