March for Meals St. Patrick's 5k Run & Walk sponsored by KUA

🏃‍♂️ Event Location

• PLACE: Kissimmee Lake Front Park
• ADDRESS: 201 Lakeview Drive
• CITY: Kissimmee, FL 34741

🎉 Description

March for Meals St. Patrick’s 5K Run/Walk is a fun run event to create awareness of senior hunger and to raise money for the Meals on Wheels program in Osceola County through the Osceola Council on Aging. It is a fun run with a clock, so you can catch your time at the finish line!

• Awards: We will award the top 10 male and 10 female overall finishers plus the top male and female finisher 65+.
• Theme: Since we are so close to St. Patrick’s Day, we are asking all participants to wear your “lucky” green.
• Team Challenge: Participate in our “Team Challenge” category and win the “MOST SPIRITED TEAM” and/or “LARGEST TEAM” in 2025!
• Spirit: Put your team together today and show your spirit to help fight senior hunger!

⏰ Event Timeline

• 6:45 am: Race-day Registration and Packet Pickup opens
• 8:00 am: 5K Fun Run/Walk begins
• 9:00 am: Awards
• 9:15 am: FREE Kids’ Dashes begin

🏅 Race Amenities

• T-shirt: Fun St. Patrick's Day color March for Meals 5K Run & Walk t-shirt!
• Medal: Finisher Medal for all 5k Fun Run participants
• Food: The KUA Grill will provide FREE hot dogs to all participants!
• Refreshment: Water and post-race snacks available

💲 Registration Fees

For Ages 13+

• $30.00: through March 1st
• $35.00: from March 2 - March 14, 2025
• $40.00: Day of the race (if not sold out)

For Ages 12 & Under

• $25.00: through March 1st
• $30.00: from March 2 - March 14, 2025
• $35.00: Day of the race (if not sold out)

⚠️ Important Notes

• Payment: Race day registration payment will be accepted via credit card payments through RunSignup only!
• Refunds: All entry fees are non-refundable and race registrations are non-transferable.
• Weather: This is a rain or shine event: no refunds due to inclement weather.

🤝 Team Challenge

“Team Challenge” allows folks to sign-up for a team with five plus participants and compete for team awards in the following categories: MOST TEAM SPIRIT and LARGEST TEAM! Special discount offered with five or more entries ($5 off).

👕 Race T-Shirts

All participants who register for the 5K event will receive a unisex St. Patrick's themed color cotton t-shirt. Sizes are guaranteed through March 2, 2025.

🏆 Finisher Medals

All PAID 5K Fun Run participants will receive a custom March for Meals 5K Fun Run & Walk sponsored by KUA themed finisher medal. Children participating in the FREE Kid’s dashes will receive a finisher ribbon.

🥇 5K Fun Run Awards

Awards will go to the top 10 overall male and female finishers in the 5K Fun Run & Walk along with awards for the top Male & top Female Senior, and “MOST SPIRITED TEAM” and/or “LARGEST TEAM” in 2025!

👶 Free Kids Dashes

We will host free kids' dashes following the 5k event. All children ages 7 & under must be registered on race day at the Registration table. Distances will vary by age group, ranging from 50 yards up to 200 yards.

🌧️ Weather Policy

Races will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. Registration fees are non-refundable.

🛑 Safety Rules

To ensure the safety of all runners, roller skates and in-line skates are prohibited from the race course. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back.

🚼 Strollers

Strollers are allowed. Please line up after the runners and walkers at the start line. Only paid registrants of the 5K Fun Run/Walk will receive a finisher medal.

📅 Packet Pickup Information

Race Day Packet Pickup will take place at Kissimmee Lake Front Park beginning at 6:45 am. Please allow additional time to pick up your packet due to parking and potentially long lines.

For more information, visit the official race page.