Inua 5k Run and Walk

Sprinting towards Self-Sufficiency

 

Join us February 28, 2026 in Blue Jacket Park for our 10th annual Inua 5k to support Inua Partners in Hope.  

 

ABOUT RACE

We are looking forward to having your support and participation in the 10th annual Inua 5k to raise money for Inua Partners in Hope.  Join us IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY this year!  

We are looking forward to another fun Finish Line Celebration.

Plan to stick around after the race to enjoy music, food, fellowship, and awards to support Inua Partners in Hope.  Joining us this year is the talented House Band from School of Rock Winter Park.

Over the past nine years, this event has raised more than $250,000 to support Inua Partners in Hope, a program designed to break the cycle of poverty and move orphaned and vulnerable youth in Kenya from dependency to self-sufficiency.  Inua Partners in Hope is a joint ministry of First United Methodist Church Winter Park and Trinity United Methodist Church in Naivasha, Kenya.  Visit our website for more information about the program: www.InuaPartners.org

                      

RACE SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 28, 2026

5k - 7:30am start

5k Awards - 8:30am

FREE kids' run - 9:00am

 

LOCATION, DIRECTIONS, and PARKING

Start/Finish area located near the intersection of Meeting Place and Lower Park Road in Baldwin Park.  The address for GPS directions is 4460 Lower Park Road, Orlando, FL 32814. That address will take you to the apartments next to the field where the race is. Parking is available along Upper Park Road and Lower Park Road and in the public parking lot off General Rees Avenue.

 

COURSE

The course is a loop that begins and ends in Lower Blue Jacket Park.  Our race begins in Blue Jacket Park near the intersection of Meeting Place and Lower Park Road in Baldwin Park.  Runners will follow the sidewalk within Blue Jacket Park, then cross Lakemont to wind around beautiful Lake Baldwin’s paved trail.  Finish will be back in Blue Jacket Park.  Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. The use of headphones is discouraged.

 

PRICING 

Now thru September 30, 2025: $40 

October 1, 2025 thru February 27, 2026: $45

Race Day, February 28, 2026: $50 (Sorry, no coupons or discounts on race day.)

 

Virtual 5k: $30 

 

Kids’ Run: Free
(must register)

 

Walk-up registration will be available at packet pick-up & on race day!  Shirt Sizes are NOT guaranteed for race day registration and race day packet pickup.

All entrants are subject to a $3.65-4.30 convenience fee for online registration.  

 

PACKET PICK-UP 

Packet pick-up will be located at our Reeves Center; 1506 Lake Highland Drive, Building 200; Orlando, FL 32803

Thursday, February 26 AND Friday, February 27

3pm - 6pm

You may have another runner pick up your packet for you.

 

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AT START LINE BEGINS AT 6:00AM 

 

STROLLERS

We are happy to have you join us with your jogging strollers, but please be courteous to other participants and start BEHIND all runners.  Stroller/jogger operators must yield the right of way to runners; please do not weave through packs of runners.  Have fun and stay safe!

 

WALKER FRIENDLY

Walkers are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Inua 5k!  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 race results.

 

AWARDS 

Top three overall males and top three overall females will receive awards. 

Awards will also be given to the top three males and females in each age group. 

Kids’ Run participants will each receive a medal.

 

T-SHIRTS and MEDALS 

All participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal with the 5k and virtual 5k options.  Kids running the FREE kids' run will receive a kids' run medal and can purchase a shirt for $10 at registration or on race day (while they last).  

 

KIDS' RUN 

Children will be divided into age groups and distances will range from 100 yards to 1/2 mile.  A medal is given to all finishers.  Kids' run is free.  Please register children 11 and under.  The Kids' Run is FREE and T-shirts are available for purchase at registration and on race day - $10/each, while supplies last.

 

VIRTUAL 5k

Won't be in town for the race, but still want to support our cause?  Register as a virtual runner and run your own 5k anywhere in the world.  T-shirts and medals are available for virtual runners.  Items can be picked up during regular packet pick-up times or you can choose to have items mailed directly to you.  Cost for shipping is $7.50 for up to 4 race packets to one address.  

 

FUNDRAISE WITH US!

We'd love for your to create your own fundraising page or join a team and work together to help raise money for Inua Partners in Hope.  Check out our BECOME A FUNDRAISER page to create your individual or team fundraiser.  A sample letter and intro paragraph has already been created for you.  Feel free to use these or add your own personal touch to start fundraising today.  Contact us with any questions.

 

TEAMS

The race is more fun with a crowd!  Recruit your family, grab a group of friends, or assemble your co-workers and form a team!  Teams of 5 members or more will receive a $5/per runner discount on entry fee for the in-person 5k.  The first 4 members to register for the team pay the current rate originally and will receive a $5 refund after the 5th member registers for the team.  After the first 4 members are registered, the discount will apply automatically at checkout for all other members with no coupon code needed!  (Sorry no team discounts for Virtual participants).

Fundraising with your team is encouraged!  Prizes and incentives will be awarded for top fundraising teams and individuals.  Corporate teams with fundraising over $2,500 will have the company logo placed on the back of race shirt.

 

VOLUNTEERS

Interested in volunteering for our event?  We’d love to have you!  Contact inua5k@inuapartners.org for more information. 

 

 

Stay tuned for a training schedule you can follow to get you to the finish line.

 

 

Is this a timed event?

Yes.  This is a chip timed event.  Each runner will receive a designated bib with a timing device on the back of the bib.  Race results will be available at the finish line and online after the race.

Do I have to run the 5k or can I walk leisurely with friends?

Walkers and runners alike are encouraged to join us at the Inua 5k!  We just ask that all participants line up at the starting line based on anticipated pace and finish time.

I registered for the in-person event, however I want to participate virtually.  Can I switch my registration?

Yes!  We are happy to allow people to transfer from in-person to virtual if you are unable to join us on race day.  Please email the race director to let us know your plans.  Because this event is intended to raise money for Inua Partners in Hope we are unable to offer refunds for any pricing differences; however, we are happy to mail your race packet to you free of charge if you make a last minute adjustment to your plans. Be sure to include your mailing address in the email to us.

I would love to pay for a friend or family member to run the race.  Do you offer gift certificates or vouchers that we can give people?

Yes!  We are excited to offer vouchers this year to allow people to purchase race entries for others.  Simply email the race director with the name and age (for appropriate pricing) of the participant and a voucher will be created on your behalf.  Payment instructions will be emailed to you and upon receipt of payment, you will be emailed a printable voucher that you can give to your friends or family with information about the race. 

Can I bring my dog to the race?

While we all love our furry family members, it's best that you leave your dogs (or other pets) at home for the safety of all.

Don't see your question listed here?  

Send us an email!

Inua 5k Route for Race Day

 

We've created a few additional routes for you consider if you choose the virtual option.  Feel free to use one of these or create your own and share it with others.  Run safe and have fun!

Winter Park Route 1

Winter Park Route 2

We'd love to have you join us as a sponsor this year.  Because the race is organized almost entirely by unpaid volunteers, more of your sponsor dollars go directly to our mission. 

We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities; each offering different marketing exposure for your company.  

Opportunities are outlined in the downloadable PDF. 

Please contact us at inua5k@inuapartners.org with any questions.  

 

 

Introducing Caleb Sattizahn and Spain Sattizahn  

One loves design, the other loves art!  Together this team of Winter Park High School seniors created this year's t-shirt design and medal.

 

 

Inua 5k: T-Shirt and Medal

Inua 5k - Virtual Option: T-Shirt and Medal