Anticipation and excitement leading up to the 30th SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR began nine months ago as Team Captains got to work registering their teams, securing the coveted team tents and party space, and sharing the training tips.
These wellness warriors set the stage for amazing team-building experiences– whether the team members work down the hall or remotely. Truly, the Team Captain’s MAKE the Corporate 5k experience. Thanks Team Captains!
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It was obvious participants in the 2022 SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR were glad to be back to some much-needed togetherness. On Thursday, April 21st in downtown Orlando a collective cheer could be heard from 7,300 athletes representing 336 local corporations and non-profits, many who’ve spent the last two years working apart. At last, we could run and walk together and provide food assistance for local families, friends, and co-workers. Together participants contributed almost 115,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank! Read more >>
Was your team one of the top 15 largest teams? Who won the t-shirt design contest? Which teams contributed the most to the food drive? Find out by clicking on the image for the complete wrap-up of the SimplyIOA Corporate 5k.
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While last night’s IOA Corporate 5k seemed like a big-time race in downtown, it didn’t start out that way. In 1995, there were about 2000 runners and walkers which was considered a big local race at the time. It’s great that so many companies have continued to participate since that first year. IOA is one company that comes to mind.
Fast forward to the 22nd IOA Corporate 5k, a picture-perfect night at Lake Eola where 700 companies gathered in the heart of the city celebrating running, walking, camaraderie at work and community caring. It’s thrilling to see the corporate community respond by in contributing 24,000+ meals to Second Harvest Food Bank and the Christian Service Center. Read More >>
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After months of permitting, planning and procuring for the 21st IOA Corporate 5k what were the chances that unseasonably bad weather might rain on our "parade?" Unfortunately about 70%! Up to the minute, meteorologists and local radar were showing a high probability of thunderstorms in and around downtown Orlando at race time. Thankfully more than 17,000 participants enjoyed the event under a light sprinkle of rain bringing slightly coolers temperatures. Read the entire blog >>
- 17,465 runners and walkers
- 760 teams - 232 CEOs
Pride and confidence was the theme at last night's IOA Corporate 5k as 16,400 runners and walkers took over downtown Orlando to celebrate healthy living with co-workers, friends and family.
Central Florida's premiere night-time corporate run is among the largest in Florida and among the first races since the tragic incident that occurred during Monday's Boston marathon.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's participation was a visible sign of his confidence that downtown Orlando is a safe place to be and that we should celebrate our quality of life with the people we live and work with.
Evan Dehart, of WCCI ran a strong race to win as the Overall Men's Champion with a time of: 15:46
Kristen Tenaglia with New Balance ran 17:43 to claim victory as the Overall Female Champion.
Overall Male CEO: Reagan Rick, Fifth Third Bank: 20:03
Overall Female CEO: Melanie Fernandez, Cross, Fernandez & Riley, LLP: 25:20
Total Teams: 690
Total Participants: 16,435
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