
From the Organizer
We are excited to have you join us for our 4th Annual Pride of the Patriots 5K! This year the race will be taking place at Bill Fredrick Park at Turkey Lake.
With over 200 participants, the Pride of the Patriots Marching Band is one of the largest in Central Florida. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Freedom High School Pride of the Patriots Marching Band!
We will offer a Virtual category! All participants (Virtual included) will receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal!
Virtual Race packet information -- If you want to join us from a far or run at your home, you can register to in our Virtual category. To guarantee you have all your race items in hand prior to the event date of Saturday, April 11th - you must register by Sunday, April 5th. Packets will be mailed out that week. If you register after that date, you will receive your packet after April 11th.
Race Day timeline:
Park will open for race - 7:00AM
Race Day Packet Pickup - Opens at 7:00 AM
Race Start time - 8:00AM
Race parking and start location information will be updated soon with exact location inside park.
We are looking for race and band sponsors. For information about sponsoring the Pride of the Patriots Marching Band, please email rickjdexter@gmail.com.
Race results - This is a FUN RUN and we will be scoring and recording the top 3 men and women only. There will be a finish line clock so you can see what you time was as you cross this line. Make sure to check out the clock!
Events
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
92°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
57%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orlando Executive Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
311,732
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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Pride of the Patriots 5K
Aug 22, 2026