What better way to celebrate Labor Day than by… working a little harder than usual?
The 7th Annual Labor Day 5K is bringing runners, families, veterans, first responders, and fitness lovers together for a scenic run around beautiful Lake Baldwin in Orlando!
Whether you’re an experienced runner chasing a new personal best or someone whose biggest athletic achievement is running when the ice cream truck arrives, this race welcomes all levels.
And here’s the motivation: the 2025 race sold out, so if you’re thinking about participating, don’t wait until the last minute!
EVENT DETAILS
📍 Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin
Orlando, FL
📅 Labor Day Weekend – Monday, September 7, 2026
⏰ Race time: Check registration details for the current schedule
🎟️ Registration required
🌳 Scenic course around Lake Baldwin
💻 RFID chip timing with live results
👕 Performance race shirt
🏅 Finisher medal
🎒 Commemorative bag & swag
🥤 Snacks and drinks
WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL?
🌊 Beautiful Lake Baldwin Course – Enjoy lake views throughout the out-and-back course.
🌳 Plenty of Shade – Because this is Florida, and running directly underneath the sun is nobody’s idea of a good time.
🎽 Race Swag – Participants receive a moisture-wicking performance shirt, bib, finisher medal, commemorative bag, and more.
📱 Professional RFID Timing – Get live results plus an individual results page with your pace breakdown and finish-line video.
🏆 Age Group Awards – Awards are presented to top finishers across multiple age categories, from 10 & Under all the way to 80+.
🇺🇸 Special Discounts – Active-duty military, veterans, and first responders receive $15 off registration. Kids 17 and under receive a $10 discount automatically during registration.
AMERICAN HUMOR MOMENT
The race starts with:
“It’s only 3.1 miles!”
Mile 1: “I’ve got this!”
Mile 2: “Why did I sign up?”
Mile 3: “WHERE’S THE FINISH LINE?!”
Crossing the finish line:
“That was amazing! I’m doing another one!”
And somehow… we believe ourselves every time.
A LITTLE MOTIVATION
Labor Day is more than a day off.
It’s a celebration of the people who show up, put in the work, build communities, raise families, serve others, and keep America moving forward.
This race is your opportunity to honor that spirit by taking action yourself.
Don’t wait for motivation.
Move first. Motivation follows.
Take that first step.
Challenge yourself.
Bring your family.
Bring your friends.
And cross that finish line knowing you did something today that yesterday’s version of you couldn’t do.
Because progress doesn’t happen when you stay comfortable.
It happens when you decide to move.
Ready to Run?
The Labor Day 5K is a great way to kick off the holiday with fitness, community, and plenty of American spirit.
And remember—last year’s race sold out! So if you’re planning to participate, get registered early and start training.
