Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2026

🏃‍♂️ Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2026

The Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk will take place on January 9th, 2027 at 7:30 a.m. at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, located at 4931 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127.

💖 About Us

We are more than a non-profit organization. We're more than a charity. We are a team of dedicated medical professionals with compassionate hearts volunteering our efforts to provide safe, effective reconstructive surgeries to correct facial disfigurements due to birth defects, trauma, or disease.

• Reward: The joy we see on patients' faces!
• Impact: We change numerous lives per year.
• Support: Thanks to the generosity and spirit of volunteerism shown by our supporters.
• Opportunity: Many patients receive a chance at a new life because of our work.

📅 Schedule of Events

• 6:45 am: Event Check-In & Registration
• 7:30 am: 5K Run/Walk
• 8:15 am: Kiddie Dash
• Awards: Immediately following the races

💰 Entry Fees

• Pre-registration: $30
• Race Day: $35

📦 Pre Race Packet Pick Up

On Friday, January 2nd from Noon-6pm, there is an Early Packet Pickup option at The Running Elements store in ONE DAYTONA. (260 Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114)

Race Day Packet Pick Up: Opens at 6am near race start.

❗ Important Information

• Fees: Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Amenities: Handmade Awards, After race refreshments
• Note: Shirts and race packets are not guaranteed to late registrants. Register early!

🏆 Awards

Overall Winner Male & Female. Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-90, 91-94.

⏱️ Race Timing/ Scoring

The race will be professionally timed and scored by Runner's High Timing and Race Management LLC. Disposable electronic chips will be attached to the bib number.

• Important: Wear your bib number unaltered on the front of your shirt, pinned at all four corners.
• Coverage: Do not have any clothing covering your bib number.
• Results: Posted onsite and online.
• QR Codes: Your bibs will have QR codes printed on the label that you can scan to go directly to your results.

📞 Race Contact Information

Name: Cherise Wintz

Website: www.operationchanginglives.com

Phone: (386) 383-2686

Email: cherises39@yahoo.com

🌐 More Information

For additional details and registration, please visit the official race page: Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk.