5th Annual Rising Sun 5K
Sun, Feb 28, 2027, 2:30 AM EST
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Channel your inner warrior at this unique 5K, featuring a karate warm-up and board breaking, all while supporting at-risk youth.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseThe 5th Annual Rising Sun 5K invites you to embrace your inner strength at Lake Worth's beautiful John Prince Park. This unique event, hosted by the Kickstart Foundation, is a celebration of discipline and community, empowering at-risk youth through martial arts. Inspired by the rising sun, symbolizing potential and new beginnings, the race features an energizing karate-style warm-up. Cross the finish line with an exhilarating board break, representing personal obstacles overcome. Your participation directly supports the foundation's mission to equip the next generation with essential life skills.
What to expect
- Begin your race with an energizing karate-style warm-up.
- Experience the unique thrill of breaking a board as you cross the finish line.
- Support the Kickstart Foundation's mission to empower youth through martial arts.
Standout details
- Karate-style warm-up
- Board breaking at the finish line
- Supports youth martial arts program
- "Rising Sun" theme
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically flat
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
Get ready to channel your inner warrior at the 5th Annual Rising Sun 5K, taking place on February 28, 2027, at the beautiful John Prince Park in Lake Worth, Florida. Hosted by the Kickstart Foundation, this unique event is more than just a race; it is a celebration of discipline and community. The Kickstart Foundation is a dedicated non-profit organization focused on empowering at-risk and underprivileged youth through the art of martial arts. By teaching core principles such as respect, focus, and perseverance, the foundation provides children with the essential life skills and self-esteem needed to succeed in school and beyond.
The event draws its inspiration from the Rising Sun, a powerful symbol often featured on flags and in traditional art to represent success, vitality, and the auspicious start of a new day. In the context of this 5K, it embodies the "rising" potential of every child the foundation serves. To truly bring this spirit to life, the race kicks off with an energizing karate-style warm-up. The excitement reaches its peak at the finish line, where every participant will have the exhilarating opportunity to break a board as they cross, symbolizing the personal obstacles they’ve overcome. Whether you are running for a personal best or walking for a great cause, your participation helps clear the path for the next generation of leaders.