5th Annual School Spirit Run & Kids Run IGNITED By Addition Financial

SCHOOL SPIRIT RUN IGNITED By Addition Financial @ SEAWORLD ORLANDO

Come together with your friends and family (or fellow alumni!) and run, skip, jog or stroll through the 5th Annual School Spirit Run IGNITED By Addition Financial at SeaWorld Orlando on Saturday, February 6, 2027! Participants can enjoy the sights, sounds and everything SeaWorld has to offer as you're traveling around the park’s picturesque pathways and right through the iconic Sesame Street neighborhood. The course is approximately 3 miles in distance!

This event is sure to be a hit with the whole family: we're even featuring a FREE Kids Fun Run for participants ages 7 and under following the School Spirit Run!  

This event celebrates our community’s schools and all things “school spirit”: the rivalries, the memories, and the experiences that add joy to our lives, not to mention the teachers, coaches, mentors and others who help our children grow and thrive. Proceeds from the run benefit the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, whose mission is to identify, develop, and focus community involvement and investment to lead our students to success. For more information on the Foundation, please visit www.foundationforocps.org.

Event Morning Timeline
6:00am - Registration and Packet Pickup opens (near SeaWorld main entrance)
7:00am - Parking lot closes - please plan to be onsite at least 45 minutes prior to race start.
7:05am - START of the School Spirit Run (approximately 3 miles & walkers will start behind the runners)
7:30am - Finish line festival begins
8:15am - Awards Ceremony 
8:30am - FREE Kid's Run will start

Amenities include the following:

-Be a part of the 5th Annual School Spirit Run IGNITED By Addition Financial @ SeaWorld Orlando
-Fun themed finisher's medal for 2027
-School Spirit Run Race T-shirt (dri-fit unisex)
-SeaWorld theme park entertainment along the course
-FREE Kids Fun Run inside SeaWorld Orlando 
-FREE Race Day parking

When and where does the race take place?
The School Spirit Run and Kids Run will take place at SeaWorld Orlando and will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.  On-site race registration and late packet pick-up opens at 6:00 am at the main entrance to SeaWorld.  Race start time is promptly at 7:15 am following the National Anthem. The race is a fun run and it will take your through SeaWorld and Sesame Street's Main Street!

Is Parking Free for the event?
Yes, parking is included with your entry fee!  Please plan to arrive at SeaWorld Orlando at least 45 minutes prior to race start to ensure ample time to get parked, pickup your packet, use the restroom, and proceed to the starting line.  Parking lot will close at 7:00am to allow the event to have a prompt 7:15am start time.

How long is the Fun Run course? 
This course is a fun run and will be approximately 3 miles.  

Is there a race capacity for the Fun Run event and the FREE Kids Run?
Yes, each race does have an event capacity for this year.  The Fun Run event is capped at 4,500 registered participants and the FREE Kid's Run  is capped at 500 registered participants.

Is this race electronically scored? 
This race is a FUN RUN and is not electronically scored.  We will manually score the top 3 overall Men and Women finisher's only.  There will be a finish line race clock positioned at the finish line for everyone to see their finishing time.

When and where do I pick up my registration materials?
Early Packet Pickup & Team Box Delivery:
*Schools that have over 75 registered participants will have their race box of items brought to them personally by the team from FOCPS!  To be included in this box, you must REGISTER by Monday, January 26th!

WHEN: Tuesday, February 3rd will be Team Box Pickup Day only.  Wednesday, February 4th -  Friday, February 6th race packets will be available for all individuals and teams.
LOCATION: Foundation for Orange County Public Schools office. Located at 445 W Amelia Street on the 9th floor, Orlando, FL 32801
TIME: 
1.  Tuesday, February 3rd - Thursday, February 5th will be from 9AM - 4PM
2.  Friday, February 6th will be from 9AM - 1PM 

Or you can opt to pick up your packet at SeaWorld Orlando on Race Day beginning at 6:00AM. However, please do allow additional time to pick up your packet on race day due to parking and potentially long lines.

How will I receive my results?
This race will not be electronically scored and will not have any recorded full race results.  This is a Fun Run only and a clock will be at the finish line so you can see your time.

Who receives a cotton unisex race t-shirt?
All participants that successfully complete their online race registration for the Fun Run event and payment prior to January 16th are guaranteed their race t-shirt requested size.  Participants who register after this date, will receive a race t-shirt but sizes are not guaranteed at this time.   The t-shirt for this year is a unisex cotton blend t-shirt.

Who receives a custom inaugural School Spirit Run themed finisher medal?
All PAID participants that finish the 3 Mile Fun Run event will receive a customized School Spirit Run themed finisher medal!  Kids participating in the Kids FREE Run following the paid Fun Run event will receive a commemorative finisher's ribbon!. 

Can I participate in the event with my pets?
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed to participate in this event.  

Can I participate with a stroller?
Yes, nurturing future generations of runners is a priority and demonstrating healthy lifestyles to our kids is special.  We do ask those registrants participating with a stroller, must line up the after the runners & walkers at the start line.  Please listen for directions on where to line up at on the day of the race.  Only PAID registrants will receive a finisher medal. If you would like your child to receive the custom finisher medal, you will have to pay & register your child for the 3 mile event.

Are Spectators allowed to view the Fun Run event?
Spectators are allowed to view the Fun Run event at the start and finish areas.  Spectators are not allowed into the park during the event.

What do I do with my personal items while I’m running?
We highly recommend that you leave all your personal items at home or in your car.  

Should I bring my own water?
You may bring your own water.  We will offer one water station available on the course at approximately half-way point.  There will also be water available at the finish line.

How do I register for this amazing event?
You may register online https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Orlando/SchoolSpiritFunRunKidsRun

FUN RUN registration fees for those 13 & Up (Fun Run capacity is 4,500):
- $35.00  through 1/12/26
- $40.00 1/13/26 - 2/6/26
- $45.00 Day of the race

FUN RUN registration fees for those 12 & Under (Fun Run capacity is 4,500):
- $20.00  through 1/12/26
- $25.00 1/13/26 - 2/6/26
- $30.00 Day of the race

********* ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND RACE REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE ********* THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT ********* NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER********

I will be out of town on race day and not able to participate. Can I get a refund?
We appreciate your race registration. Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds.  

Can I transfer my entry to someone else?
We have a no race transfer policy.

Will the race be held if it's raining?
The race is a "rain or shine" event. All participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather, such as in a rain coat or hat. Umbrellas can pose a safety hazard to others.  We ask that you refrain from bringing them to the event.

What will be provided after the race?
An amazing post-race festival area will be held at SeaWorld Orlando at their Event Pavilion areas after you cross the finish line.  All Fun Run participants will receive a finisher's medal, race t-shirt, bottled water, fruit and a granola bar.  We will host a small awards ceremony at approximately 8:30am in the post-race area.

Where do I park?
Parking is available at no charge at SeaWorld.  We ask you plan to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the race start.  Parking lot will close at 7:00am to allow an on time start of 7:15am.

What is the "SignUp" Fee?
The "SignUp fee" is a fee that is charged by RunSignUp to process your race registrations.  The sign up fee is based on by the total amount of transactions at the time of check out not by runner.

Do I have to register online?
Yes, online registration is the only way to register for the 3 mile event, the kids run or the virtual event. 

Have a question we did not answer here?  
Please email us at kim@striderevents.com and we will get back to you just as soon as we can!

Thanks for joining us for the 5th ANNUAL SCHOOL SPIRT RUN & KIDS RUN hosted at SeaWorld Orlando!

More information to come for 2027 race!

Established in 1987, the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (FOCPS) serves the 8th largest public school system in the nation and supports about 209,000 students and 210 schools.

Our mission, is to identify, develop, and focus community involvement and investment to lead our students to success.  We also, want to ensure, through community investment, that every student has a successful and promising future.

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