🏃♂️ Race Overview
Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation
LACE-UP TO BUCKLE-UP 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location: Cornerstone Charter Academy
Address: 5903 Randolph Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809
Day-of registration & packet pick-up opens 7:00 a.m.
5k start time: 8:00 a.m. sharp!
🎯 Race Mission
- Goal: Join us in raising seatbelt safety awareness at our upcoming 2024 “Lace-Up to Buckle-Up” 5K Walk/Run.
- Foundation: This is our annual fundraiser, and 100% of the net proceeds go towards furthering our mission.
- Background: The AWYS mission is to save lives through raising awareness and educating teens to Always Wear Your Seatbelt, if not for yourself, for Laura & Eddie.
- Legacy: Our foundation was founded in memory of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, who lost their lives in a tragic car accident on February 6, 2011.
For more information about our story, please visit our website at www.alwayswearyourseatbelt.org
💰 Entry Fees
- Adult Entry Fee: In-person or Virtual:
Thru September 25th - $35.00
September 26th - October 18th - $40.00
October 19th - $45.00
- Youth Entry Fee (13-19): In-person or Virtual:
Thru September 30th - $20.00
October 1st - October 19th - $30.00
Race Day $35.00
- FREE Youth Entry Fee (0-10): In-person
*Does not include shirt
- Inclusions: Virtual & In-Person Entry fees will include a unisex super soft blend race t-shirt, a bib number, and your race packet shipping!
📦 Race Packet Pickup
- Date: October 17, 2024, 4 - 7 pm
- Location: Vanbarry's Public House: 4120 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32806
- Registration deadline: To guarantee race items by race day, register by October 1, 2024!
- Note: Registrations after October 1 cannot guarantee race packet will be received before race day.
🏆 Race Day Awards
This race will award the top Overall male and female finisher + the top 3 in each group listed below broken out by gender:
- Categories: 13 & UNDER, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & OLDER
❓ FAQs
- In-person event: Yes! We will be live and in-person, with a virtual option.
- Parking: Free parking is available at Cornerstone Charter Academy and surrounding businesses, plus street parking.
- Virtual participation: You can select your own starting line, like your neighborhood street or a treadmill.
- Social media: Share your experience! Tag us @alwayswearyourseatbelt and #AWYSbuckleup24 with your video or photo!
🏁 Course and Timing
- Course length: The 5K is 3.1 miles.
- Timing: All registered in-person runners will be timed electronically.
- Results: In-person results will be posted on the race website shortly after crossing the finish line.
- Race packet includes: All registered participants will receive the official 2024 race bib and t-shirt.
🔄 Entry Transfer Policy
We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.
🔗 More Information
For full details and to register for the race, visit our official race page: Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K Run/Walk!