Run Into Summer 5K Registration Open

The June 2nd event will take place at Jay Blanchard Park located at 2451 N Dean Rd, 1 mile north of E. State Rd 50. The 5K race starts at 7:30 am.  A Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:30 am and is free to all children. The Awards Presentation starts at 8:45 am. Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall finishers, and three deep in multiple age groups

Starting April 1: Limited allotment of discounted race fees at $10, $15, and $20 (available via online registration only)
Before May 26: ORC Members $20, Non-members $25
May 26 – June 1: $28
Race Day (June 2): $30 (limited race day registration)

Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/FL/Orlando/ORCRaceIntoSummer5K or download the pdf registration form here to complete and return to ORC. 

SWAG: All 5K participants will receive a tech shirt, refreshments, are eligible for raffle prizes (Must be present to win), and are welcomed to the post race party at Mellow Mushroom with free pizza and beverages.

Rowson Scholarship

Applications for the Charles M. Rowson Jr. Memorial Scholarship can be downloaded here. The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1983 by the Orlando Runners Club in memory of one of our members, Chuck Rowson, who died unexpectedly at age 29. The ORC has provided scholarships each year since to local high school athletes, now providing a $1,500 scholarship to up to four students, for a total of $6,000. The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Scholarship has become recognized as one of Central Florida's most prestigious awards given to graduating seniors with an interest in running. The winners are selected by the Club based on their academic achievements, athletic abilities, school and community involvement and financial need. Scholarships are presented each year at a Club event.

ORC's Cultural Exchange Program

Congratulations to Robert Powell, Vic Milewski, and Walter Rentz for completing the Tokyo Bay Urayasu Half Marathon. Robert, Vic and Walter were selected for ORC's 2018 Cultural Exchange Program. Each year the ORC sponsors 3 to 4 runners for a trip of a lifetime. Hosted by our
sister running club in Urayasu for a week they meet with the Mayor, visit local landmarks, drink some saki and even sing some Karaoke. All members in good standing and who have not previously been selected are eligible. Applications are made available towards the end of the year and selections are announced at the Annual Holiday Banquet.

Upcoming Events


Urayasu Week 2017 
Kicking off Urayasu Week was a pizza welcome party at Anthony's on Wednesday. Thursday saw our Japanese visitors joining ORC members in a downtown group run, a visit to the Leu Gardens, a City Hall courtesy visit with City Commissioner Robert Stuart, a backstage tour of the Amway Center, and the Track Shack packet pick-up. The ORC and our Urayasu friends finished off the day with a group dinner at P.F. Chang's. On Friday, ORC members accompanied the guests to Animal Kingdom and held a pre-race dinner at Disney Springs.

On Saturday morning, both OrlandoRunners Club members and our Urayasu guests ran the OUC Orlando Half Marathon & Lake Eola 5K races. Congratulations to all of our Urayasu and Orlandorunners in completing these events! 

The ORC also provided volunteer services with its presence at the race's Water Stop #1. A sincere Thank You goes out to all of our Club volunteers, especially water stop lead Simone.


On Saturday Evening, the Annual ORC Holiday Party was held, and it was a another successful night of fun and sister city friendship. Thank you again to our gracious hosts Amy and Debi.

Membership

The ORC always welcomes new members, and invites all runners regardless of pace or running experience.

Not a member yet? Please consider joining our club! Besides the weekly runs scheduled for the entire year, we also offer the following unique programming that is exclusive to our amazing organization:

  • Opportunity to be selected for the Japanese Cultural Exchange Trip to Urayasu, Japan
  • Japan Week, where we host our Urayasu runner guests
  • Club Parties: Annual Club Holiday Part, Summer Picnic, President's Champagne Reception, Annual Awards Banquet
  • Charles M. Rowson Scholarship Picnic
  • Race Into Summer 5K
  • 10% discount to the Track Shack
  • Corporate 5K, OUC Orlando Half Marathon, and Walt Disney World Marathon waterstop volunteering

To join, complete and mail in your Membership Application or click here to register online. All ORC memberships expire on June 30th.  Applications submitted between March 1 and June 30 will be valid until June 30 of the following year. Applications submitted July 1 through February 29 will expire on the next renewal cycle.  If your membership is up for renewal, renew online or mail your check and membership to: 

Orlando Runners Club
Attn: Membership
PO Box 1134
Orlando, FL 32802

If you did not receive a renewal or have any questions, please contact membership@orlandorunnersclub.org.

Existing member?  Click here to renew your membership online.