
11TH Annual
11th Annual Umatilla Kiwanis 5K for the Kids is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Umatilla, FL, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Our focus UMATILLA SCHOOLS - Umatilla Elementary, Umatilla Middle, Umatilla High, Altoona Charter and SpringCreek. The Kiwanis Club raises funds to help fund school projects and several scholarships to graduating Seniors. So, we have decided to Honor our Teachers and Students with a LOW LOW participation FEE. For all current teachers that sign up as a TEAM the fee is $15. For all students, the fee is $10. This IS the 11th Annual Umatilla Kiwanis 5K for the Kids, Running/walking, to raise funds for the Kids of North Lake County Start time of Race November 8, 2025 Start time 7:30 A.M. Cadwell Park and through Beautiful Umatilla on our USATF Certified course FL19064TY. More now than ever get out there and run, walk, dance through the streets of Umatilla! Runners will get snacks after the race as well as a chance to win one of several raffle prizes
Our race follows CDC guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html) protect yourself, social distance but still live your life to the fullest and help OUR Community.
The Kiwanis support programs College Scholarships, Back-to-School Clothing, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Science Fairs, Boys and Girls Club Support, Holiday Meals for Disadvantage Families, Christmas Gifts, just to name a few! Help us Support of Kids.
THE UMATILLA KIWANIS 5K IS AN USATF CERTIFIED TRACK ! Virtual Runners!! If you want you can run the race in town-- the road is marked with Orange markings. A great FREE running app is MapMyRun load it onto your phone and it will keep track of your distance or set it for a 5K then send a pic of you and a screenshot of your finished day and time. Send your picture and time through runsignup.com/race/fl/umatilla/kiwanis5K and upload to photos and time.
BUSINESSES, CLUBS, SCHOOLS - ADULTS that join as a Group with five or more individuals and receive a great discount of $10 off the race price for signing up early and as a group the cut off is 10/24/2025 to grab this great savings!!
SIGN UP EARLY FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT , SWAG BAG, RAFFLE PRIZES AND MEDALS!!
Call or text Deborah Joswig at 352-267-3648 RACE DIRECTOR
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Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lisbon, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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11th Annual Umatilla Kiwanis 5K for the Kids
Nov 7, 2026