Heartbeat for Jesus 5k
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Heartbeat for Jesus 5K and Community Programs
Heartbeat for Jesus organizes a faith-centered running event and related community programs in Central Florida. The main race is a charity 5k held at Baldwin Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The event supports FCA at UCF and includes participant items such as a finisher medal, a choice of a T-shirt or hat, and age group awards. Group registration is available for church groups and other teams.
Alongside the race, the organization runs a structured 40-day program called the Feet to Faith Plan that runs from September 28 to November 7. The plan frames running and walking as part of spiritual growth and community formation and is accompanied by local meet-ups around Baldwin Park Lake. Meet-ups include short devotionals, prayer, and group walking, jogging, or running; one recurring route is a 2.5-mile loop around Lake Baldwin.
Heartbeat for Jesus is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization describes its mission as reviving hearts and strengthening the body of Christ through faith-based wellness initiatives, combining spiritual practices with physical activity such as community 5K races and multiweek training plans. The event environment has included Scripture postings along courses and prayer before races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
