Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K
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3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K
Hands of Hope America presents the 3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida on May 1, 2027. The event focuses on raising mental health awareness and supporting the well‑being of individuals and families in the Four Corners community, serving Polk, Lake, Osceola, and Orange counties. The organizer highlights community needs such as food insecurity, homelessness, financial instability, and limited access to essential resources as factors that affect mental and emotional health.
The 5K course is entirely on paved roads inside Lake Louisa State Park and includes gentle rolling hills with no sand sections. Race services include packet pickup; early pickup will be held at the Community Foundation of South Lake, 2150 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, with dates and times to be determined. Race-day packet pickup will also be available near the start and finish area.
Registration details in the event listing show a registration fee of $35 for the general 5K and free participation for children 12 and under. Park admission is separate: $5 per vehicle, valid for up to eight people. Parking and the race area are located inside Lake Louisa State Park. The event description notes an emphasis on strengthening community connections and expanding access to services for local families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
