AWYS Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K Run/Walk!

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation

LACE-UP TO BUCKLE-UP 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location: Cornerstone Charter Academy
Address: 5903 Randolph Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809

Day-of registration & packet pick-up opens 8:00 a.m.

5k start time: 9:00 a.m. sharp!

🎯 Race Mission

• Purpose: The Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation invites you to join us in raising seatbelt safety awareness at our upcoming 2025 “Lace-Up to Buckle-Up” 5K Walk/Run.
• Fundraiser: This is our annual fundraiser, and 100% of the net proceeds go towards furthering our mission.
• Mission: 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.
• Background: 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: $35.00 (Thru September 30th), $40.00 (October 1st - October 17th), $45.00 (October 18th).
• Youth Entry Fee (Ages 13 - 19): $20.00 (Thru September 30th), $30.00 (October 1st - October 17th), $35.00 (Race Day).
• Youth Entry Fee (Ages 7-10): $10.00 (Thru October 18).
• FREE Youth Entry Fee (0 - 6): Does not include shirt: race shirts may be purchased for $8.

Virtual & In-Person Entry fees for Adults and Youth paid entries will include a unisex super soft blend race t-shirt, a bib number, and your race packet shipping!

📦 Race Packet Pickup

• Date: October 16, 2025, 4 - 7 pm.
• Location: Vanbarry's Public House: 4120 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32806.
• Virtual Participants: To guarantee that you receive all your race items by race day (t-shirt, bib), you must register by October 1, 2025.
• Availability: Registrations after October 1, 2025 cannot guarantee race packet delivery before race day.

🏆 Race Day Awards

This race will award the top Overall male and female finisher plus the top 3 in each group listed below broken out by gender:

• 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

• Is the 5k in-person? Yes! We will be live and in-person, with a virtual option for those who want to participate but can't be with us in Orlando.
• Where do I park? Parking is free and available at Cornerstone Charter Academy and surrounding businesses. There is also street parking available.
• How do I participate virtually? If you can't be in Orlando for the event, you can select your own starting line. Just download the RACEJOY app, select our 5k, and track your run.
• Be social! Remember to share your fun run experience! Tag us @alwayswearyourseatbelt and #AWYSbuckleup24 with your video or photo!

How long is the course? The 5K is 3.1 miles.

How will I be timed? Yes! All registered in-person runners will be timed electronically and posted within minutes of crossing the finish line.

How will I get results? The results for in-person will be scored and uploaded to the race website as participants cross the finish line.

Who gets a T-shirt? Only pre-registered runners who successfully complete registration and payment processes seven weekdays before the race are guaranteed a free race t-shirt.

What’s included in my race packet? All pre-registered participants will receive the official 2025 race bib and t-shirt.

Can I transfer my entry to someone else? We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.

📅 Race Details

For more details and to register, visit our race page: AWYS Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K.