
From the Organizer
On February 5th, 2024, our beautiful Mia—our brave “medical unicorn”—gained her wings after a courageous battle with Heterotaxy Syndrome. Mia’s strength, light, and magical spirit inspired everyone who knew her, and now we run in her honor.
Heterotaxy Syndrome is a rare and complex condition that affects the arrangement of the body’s organs and is often associated with serious heart defects. It occurs in roughly 1 in 10,000 births, yet many have never heard of it. The journey for families affected by Heterotaxy is filled with medical challenges, uncertainty, and the need for greater awareness and research.
Unicorns Among Us 5K is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of Mia’s life and a step toward hope for other children and families walking a similar path. Proceeds from this event will be donated to The Heterotaxy Connection, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families, raising awareness, and funding research to improve outcomes for those with Heterotaxy Syndrome.
Whether you run, walk, or simply show up to cheer, your participation honors Mia’s legacy and helps bring light, love, and support to those in need.
Let’s lace up, spread awareness, and run for the unicorns among us.
Race Registration Includes:
Packet Pick up & Pre-Race Hangout
Packet pick-up will be held at Ormond Brewing Company Friday February 5th from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
After you grab your race bib and shirt, stick around and make a night of it! The kitchen will be open, drinks will be flowing, and it’s the perfect chance to relax, connect with other runners, and kick off race weekend together.
Pre-race
Start your race off right! At 7:15 am Oxygen Yoga will be leading a pre-race stretch session to help you warm up. You don't want to miss it!
Start/Finish/Post Race
The race will start and end at Ormond Brewing Company, so after you cross the finish line, stick around to celebrate!
Kitchen opens at 7:30 am, grab a cold drink, hang out with fellow runners, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Together, well raise a glass to those who have lost their battle and those who are still fighting with Heterotaxy.
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
70°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Daytona Beach, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
43,514
as of 2023
City Elevation
9 ft
Nearest Airport
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Unicorns Among Us 5k
Feb 6, 2027