Events
Traditional 5K
1-Mile Stuff Your Face Race
Description
Run. Eat. Repeat!
A test of both endurance and gastro‑intestinal fortitude, the Stuff Your Face Race presented by The Howard & Donna Abell Charitable Foundation is like no other event in Central Florida. This signature event from IMPOWER has been reimagined for 2026, offering a fun and flexible race experience for all types of participants.
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Choose Your Experience:Â
🏃‍♀️ 5K Race - A professionally timed 5K for a classic 3.1‑mile race experience, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
🍔 1-Mile Stuff Your Face Race - A unique 1-mile course with 4 food tasting stops along the way.
🔥 Combo (5K + 1-Mile Stuff Your Face Race) - Complete both the 5K and 1-Mile Stuff Your Face Race for the full experience.
 👟 Kids Dash - A free, fun run designed just for younger participants ages 12 years & younger.
🌎 Virtual 5K - Complete your 5K from anywhere on race day at your own pace.
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🏃 Why We Run:
🧠 We run for the person finding mental health support before a challenge becomes a crisis.
💪 We run for the teen taking the next step toward recovery.
🏠 We run for the young adult aging out of foster care with a safe place to call home.
💜 We run for IMPOWER and Inspiring Life’s Potential. Our mission is serious. Our event is seriously fun.
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A Few Things to Know:
- Rain or shine, we race! Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Get in early for your shirt size! Sizes aren’t guaranteed after October 15.
- Doing the Combo? Finish the 5K by 8:30 a.m. to join the 1-Mile Stuff Your Face Race.
Stuff Your Face Race Awards
🏆 5K Awards
🌭 1-Mile Stuff Your Face Race Awards
🏃 Top Dog Run Club Award
🎉 Best Costume Awards
🏅 What’s Included
There’s a lot waiting for you beyond the starting line! 🎉
👕 Participant T-Shirt
🏅 Finisher Medal
🏃 Custom Race Bib & Professional Timing
🥤 Post-Race Refuel Zone
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📌 Please note: T-shirt size is not guaranteed for registrations after October 15th.
Race Contact Info
Place
Orlando, FL US 32814
Bite-Sized Giving Challenge
Small Bites. Big Impact. Big School Spirit!
Calling all Central Florida middle and high schools! Rally your classmates, show your school pride, and make a difference for mental health!
Join the Stuff Your Face Race Bite-Sized Giving Challenge and help support IMPOWER's mental health, substance use treatment, and youth programs.
THE CHALLENGE: 5 FRIENDS Ă— $10 = $50!
Invite five friends or family members to donate $10 each toward your school's fundraising goal. Every gift counts, and donations of any amount are welcome!
THE PERKS!
- Bragging rights for the top fundraising school!
- School shoutouts on social media and recognition on our race website.
- Opportunity for a school tent or gathering space on race day.
- Exclusive student race registration discount for participating schools!
LET'S TAKE THIS CHALLENGE TO THE FINISH LINE!
Join us Saturday, December 12, at Blue Jacket Park in Orlando for a morning of running, food, fun, and community spirit!
READY TO GET YOUR SCHOOL INVOLVED?
Email mcortez@impowerfl.org to get your sc
Small Bites. Big Impact. Big School Spirit!
Calling all Central Florida middle and high schools! Rally your classmates, show your school pride, and make a difference for mental health!
Join the Stuff Your Face Race Bite-Sized Giving Challenge and help support IMPOWER's mental health, substance use treatment, and youth programs.
THE CHALLENGE: 5 FRIENDS Ă— $10 = $50!
Invite five friends or family members to donate $10 each toward your school's fundraising goal. Every gift counts, and donations of any amount are welcome!
THE PERKS!
Bragging rights for the top fundraising school!
School shoutouts on social media and recognition on our race website.
Opportunity for a school tent or gathering space on race day.
Exclusive student race registration discount for participating schools!
LET'S TAKE THIS CHALLENGE TO THE FINISH LINE!
Join us Saturday, December 12, at Blue Jacket Park in Orlando for a morning of running, food, fun, and community spirit!
READY TO GET YOUR SCHOOL INVOLVED?
Email mcortez@impowerfl.org to get your school's fundraising page set up and receive challenge details.
SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL!
Participating schools and their donation links will be added here as they join the challenge. Check back soon!
hool's fundraising page set up and receive challenge details.
SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL!
Participating schools and their donation links will be added here as they join the challenge. Check back soon!
Directions
Like this page and invite your friends on Facebook.
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
