Inua 5k

Races: Inua 5k

Type: Run

Sprinting towards Self-Sufficiency

Join us February 27, 2027 in Blue Jacket Park for our 11th annual Inua 5k to support Inua Partners in Hope.

ABOUT RACE

We are looking forward to having your support and participation in the 11th 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 decade, this event has raised more than $300,000 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 27, 2027

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 October 31, 2026: $40

November 1, 2026 thru February 26, 2027: $45

Race Day, February 27, 2027: $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 pickup & 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 PICKUP

Check back for details on the time and location for packet pickup.

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 f…