Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2027 takes place January 9, 2027, in Ponce Inlet, Florida, at 4931 S Peninsula Drive. The event offers a 1-mile running option with an early 7:30 AM start. Entry fees range from $18 to $35, making it an accessible option for local runners and walkers. This distance works well for those building base fitness, recovering from harder training blocks, or introducing family members to organized racing. The January timing means cooler Florida temperatures compared to summer months, though morning humidity along the peninsula corridor is still worth accounting for in your training plan.
From the Race Organizer
We are more than a non-profit organization. We're more than a charity. We are a team of dedicated medical professionals with compassionate hearts volunteering our efforts to provide safe, effective reconstructive surgeries to correct facial disfigurements due to birth defects, trauma or disease. At OCL, our reward is the joy we see on patients' faces!! Thanks to the generosity and spirit of volunteerism shown by our supporters, we change numerous lives per year and give many patients a chance at a new life because of our work. When Saturday - January 9th, 2027 at 7:30 a.m. Where Ponce Inlet Lighthouse 4931 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127 Schedule of Events 6:45 am Event Check-In & Registration 7:30 am 5K /Walk 8:15 am Kiddie Dash Award Ceremony immediately following the races Entry Fees 5K run/walk SALE - The First 100 registrations are only $18 for the 18th OCL 5K!! PRICE automatically INCREASES after the first 100 registrations. Pre-registration $30 Race Day $35 Pre Race Packet Pick Up Friday, January 8th from Noon-6pm there is an Early Packet Pickup option at The Running Elements store in ONE DAYTONA. (260 Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114) Race Day Packet Pick up on Saturday, January 9th opens at 6am near race start. Registration fees are non-refundable. Amenities Handmade Awards After race refreshments Please Note - Shirts and race packets are not guaranteed to late registrants. So please register early to make sure you get your size. Awards Overall Winner Male & Female Top 3 male and female in the following age groups;:9 - under, 10-14, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 84, 85 - 90, 91 - 94 You can also register during the pre-packet pickup and pay the Race Day price. Race Timing/ Scoring The race will be professionally timed and scored by Runner's High Timing and Race Management LLC. Disposable , electronic chips will be attached to the bib number. In order to get the best read possible you need to wear your bib number unaltered on the front of your shirt pinned at all four corners. Do not have any clothing covering your bib number. Results will be posted onsite and online. Your bibs will have QR codes printed on the label that you can scan with your smart device to go directly to your results Race Contact Information Cherise Wintz W: www.operationchanginglives.com P: (386) 383-2686 E: cherises39@yahoo.com
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 9.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ponce Inlet, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2027 2027 — Ponce Inlet, FL?
Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2027 2027 — Ponce Inlet, FL takes place on January 9, 2027. The race is held in Ponce Inlet, Florida.
Where is Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2027 2027 — Ponce Inlet, FL held?
Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2027 2027 — Ponce Inlet, FL is held at 4931 S Peninsula Dr in Ponce Inlet, Florida.
Where can I find hotels near Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2027 2027 — Ponce Inlet, FL?
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