2025 "Igniting the Flame" Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Run/Walk

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
• Location: 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL
• Race URL: Igniting the Flame 5K
• Hosted by: Restoration & Purpose Community Outreach, Inc.

🔥 About the Event

• Purpose: "Igniting the Flame" represents our commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence.
• Symbolism: This symbolic flame burns continuously in our hearts, honoring the lives lost.
• Mission: Through education and unity, we work to end the cycle of abuse.

🏃‍♀️ Race Details

• 5K Run/Walk: 8:00 AM
• 1-Mile Fun Run: 8:15 AM
• Location: Scenic trails of Al Lopez Park

🎖️ Participant Perks

• Finisher's Medals: The first 100 participants will receive a medal and towel.
• All registrants: Receive a race bib, chip timing, quality refreshments, and community connection.

🏆 Awards

• Medals: Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each gender group.

🩺 Health & Wellness Services

• On-site Services: Local health vendors will offer free blood pressure readings and health checkups.
• Care for Health: Take a moment to care for your health while supporting the cause!

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 6:30 AM: Registration Opens
• 7:20 AM: National Anthem, Welcome, Purpose, & Butterfly Release
• 7:45 AM: Warm-Up & Stretch
• 9:15 AM: Awards & Recognition Ceremony

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Location: TBD
• Note: You may pick up for others with a copy of their ID.

🏁 Race Day Pickup

• Arrival: Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your event if picking up on race day.
• Registration: Day-of registration will be available.

🚗 Parking

• Free Parking: Available on-site.
• Encouragement: Carpooling is encouraged.

💜 Donation Drive

• Items Needed: Travel-sized toiletries or gift cards.
• Support: These items support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and homelessness.
• Donation Drop-off: Please bring donations to the registration area.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spectators Welcome

• Invite: Friends and family to come cheer and support a powerful cause!

🗺️ Course Information

• 5K Participants: Complete one full lap (blue route) and finish a second half lap (pink route).
• 1-Mile Participants: Complete the pink lap only.
• Trail Open: The trail remains open to the public: be alert for others.

💡 About the Host Organization

• Dedication: Advocating for public health issues, partnering to secure vital resources.
• Mission: “Caring and Connecting” to reduce public health disparities.

💚 Proceeds Benefit

• Benefit: All proceeds go to Restoration & Purpose Community Outreach, Inc.
• Message: Together, we can ignite the flame of hope and healing.