Rising Sun 5K
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Rising Sun 5K
The Rising Sun 5K is scheduled for February 28, 2027, at John Prince Park in Lake Worth, Florida. The event is organized by the Kickstart Foundation, a nonprofit that teaches martial arts to at-risk and underprivileged youth. The foundation emphasizes respect, focus, and perseverance as part of its work to build life skills and self-esteem.
The event combines a short running distance with martial arts elements. It begins with a karate-style warm-up and finishes with each participant breaking a board as they cross the line, an activity meant to symbolize overcoming personal obstacles. The race distance is 5 kilometers. Registration details on file show a fee of $25.00 and registration opening on February 23, 2026, with registration closing on February 25, 2026. The venue address is 2700 6th Ave S, Lake Worth, FL 33461.
The presentation ties the race theme to the Rising Sun symbol, representing new beginnings and potential in the context of the foundation's youth programs. The event frames physical activity and martial arts practice as ways to support the foundation's mission of youth development and community engagement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
