Proceeds from family-friendly run benefit The Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run, Orlando! Runners of all ages can enjoy this brand-new 5k race for a good cause kicking off at ICON Park.
On February 2, the Central Florida community can come together to celebrate and support local heroes at the Inaugural First Responder’s 5K Family Fun Run at ICON Park. This race is more than just a run—it’s a tribute to the courageous men and women who protect and serve Central Florida every day.
The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. and runners can expect a fun route around ICON Park featuring views of I-Drive attractions, family-friendly activities, plus commemorative medals and t-shirts for all participants. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet and thank local first responders.
Seasoned runners and beginners alike are welcome to participate as this event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels. Family and friends are encouraged to gather at ICON Park throughout the race to show their support and enjoy all of the event’s offerings.
Proceeds from the race will go directly to the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary (FHPA). The FHPA is a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, whose mission is to support public safety, foster strong community relationships, and provide operational assistance to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Participants can register online for $45. Registration is required.
To learn more about the event or register, click here.
For more information about ICON Park, visit https://iconparkorlando.com/.
About ICON Park
ICON Park is a global leader in location-based entertainment in the most-visited destination in the U.S., attracting millions of guests each year with its unique collection of branded immersive experiences including attractions, restaurants, bars, live entertainment and shops.
ICON Park’s portfolio of 50+ tenants includes globally recognized brands that appeal to both families and adults. The destination encompasses multiple, world-famous entertainment attractions, over a dozen immersive restaurants and bars, nightly live music, and an extensive shopping and outdoor marketplace — all anchored under the brilliant lights of The Orlando Eye by Merlin Entertainments. Just a few of the famous brands that call ICON Park home include Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Aquarium, Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Darden’s Yard House, Gordon Ramsay’s Fish & Chips, The Sugar Factory, Museum of Illusions, Shake Shack, Tin Roof, Uncle Julio’s and Build-A-Bear Workshop. Open 365 days a year, ICON Park’s continual roster of activities, nightly live music, and special events — plus free parking and no gate admission — make it a popular day and night choice for Orlando’s 74 million visitors and residents.
ICON Park is located at the epicenter of Orlando’s Entertainment District — with entrances on both International Drive and Universal Boulevard – and surrounded by 150+ hotels, world-famous theme parks, the second-largest convention center in the United States, and 1,000+ restaurants, attractions and retail outlets The area is further expanding with $5 billion in growth investments including Universal Orlando’s much-anticipated fourth theme park Epic Universe; $4 billion in new and expanding hotels, attractions, restaurants, convention space, entertainment venues and roadwork enhancements; hundreds of millions of dollars to further expand Orange County’s convention center; and a leg of the $1.75 billion high-speed rail line project, Brightline, which will directly link the I-Drive area to Orlando International Airport and the 50+ million passengers it serves annually.
To learn more about ICON Park, visit https://iconparkorlando.com.
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