WHPD 5k (for Special Olympics Florida)

🌧️ Event Overview

• Rain or Shine: This event is rain or shine. There will be no refunds issued for registered participants who do not come to the event.
• VIRTUAL Option: If you are unable to attend, you will still be able to pick up your shirt and finisher medal at the police department after the event (we will just swap your category to VIRTUAL).
• COVID Precautions: If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, please DO NOT attend. We can swap your registration to VIRTUAL or you can transfer the registration.
• Contact: If you would prefer to transfer your registration to another person, you will be able to do that through active.com or by emailing us at whpd5k@gmail.com.

🏅 Event Sponsor

• Organized By: This event is brought to you by the Winter Haven Police Department.
• Charity Proceeds: All of the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Florida, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
• Course Details: The course is in downtown Winter Haven beginning in the area of the library and continuing around the beautiful Lake Silver.

👕 Race Entry Fee & Swag

• T-Shirt: The race entry fee includes a Special Olympics Torch Run t-shirt (cotton or dri-fit).
• Racerback Tanks: We also have a limited number of RACERBACK TANKS for ladies.
• Finisher Medals: We have FINISHER medals for all 5k participants! You CAN walk the 5k if you’d like to earn a finisher medal (1 milers do not receive a finisher medal which is reflected in the price difference).

🏃‍♂️ Virtual Run Information

• Virtual Option: UNAVAILABLE ON RACE DAY? There is also a VIRTUAL run. Register for the virtual run if you are unavailable on race day.
• Packet Pick Up: You will be able to attend packet pick up (prior to event day) or make arrangements to pick up after the event to receive your medal and shirt.
• Mailing Option: Alternatively, you can choose to have your packet mailed to you (there is a small charge that helps offset shipping costs).

🗓️ Event Details and Schedule

• Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 7, 2025, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Winter Haven Library (325 Ave. A NW).
• Day of Packet Pick Up: March 8, 2025, beginning at 6:30 AM at the library.
• Parking: Please utilize the Winter Haven Parking Garage, located on the corner of 3rd St. NW and Ave. A NW. Please do NOT park around Central Park (between Ave. A NW and Central Ave.).
• Race Start: The 5k starts at 8 AM.

For more details and to register, please visit this link.