Chasing the Dream 5K - Orlando
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Chasing the Dream 5K - MLK Day Celebration
Chasing the Dream 5K is an MLK Day running event held at 2501 General Rees Ave., Orlando, FL. The main distance is 3.1 miles and the event offers in-person and virtual registration options with separate fees and registration windows.
Registration options include adult, child, and virtual entries. Adult registration carries a $25 fee and has its own registration period. Child registration carries a $20 fee and has a separate registration period. Virtual registration carries a $40 fee and has its own registration period.
Race amenities listed by the organizer include a custom-designed medal, a technical shirt, chip timing, and awards by age group. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to the top three in each age group. Age groups are: 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79.
Proceeds from the event benefit New Image Youth Center, an after-school and summer program serving at-risk youth in a high-needs neighborhood. The event also accepts food donations for students, with suggested items such as individually wrapped snacks, fruit cups, and microwavable meals like mac and cheese cups and ramen noodles.
Parking is available at the park on General Rees Avenue and on surrounding streets; carpooling and early arrival are suggested. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
