Belle Isle, Florida (United States of America) - "AWYS Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K Run / Walk". The Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation is proud to announce the 10th Annual Lace-Up to Buckle-Up 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Cornerstone Charter Academy, 5903 Randolph Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809. Day-of registration and packet pick-up begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by an extra-special opening ceremony at 8:35 a.m. at the bus. The 5K runners will start at 9:00 a.m., and children on bikes or scooters will start the 5K at 8:58 a.m. The race mission is to raise seatbelt safety awareness and honor the memory of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, with 100% of net proceeds going towards the scholarship fund to educate teens on always wearing their seatbelt. Entry fees vary by age and registration date: adults pay $35 through September 30th, $40 from October 1st-17th, and $45 on race day; youth ages 13-19 pay $20, $30, and $35 respectively; youth ages 7-10 pay $10 through race day; children ages 0-6 enter free but do not receive a shirt (shirts may be purchased for $8). Virtual and in-person entries include a unisex super-soft blend race t-shirt, bib, and number, with virtual entries also receiving packet shipping. Packet pickup is on October 16, 2025, from 4-7 pm at Vanbarry’s Public House, 4120 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL, where the OneBlood mobile donation bus will be present. Virtual participants must register by October 1 to guarantee receipt of shirts and bibs before race day. Race t-shirts are guaranteed until sold out, and in-person participants must pick them up at packet pickup or the event. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each age bracket: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & older. The 5K is held in-person with a virtual option available. Parking is free at Cornerstone Charter Academy and nearby areas. Virtual participants should select the virtual option during registration and use the RACEJOY app to track their run and upload results. Participants are encouraged to share their experience on social media using @alwayswearyourseatbelt and #AWYSbuckleup25. The 5K course is 3.1 miles, and all registered in-person runners wearing a bib will be electronically timed, with results posted online. Pre-registered in-person runners who complete registration seven weekdays before the race are guaranteed a t-shirt; virtual race shirts are shipped based on registration date, with no guarantee for registrations after October 8. Registration includes the official 2025 race bib and t-shirt. Water, fruit, and giveaways from AWYS and sponsors will be provided onsite. The event maintains a strict no-transfer policy for entries. www.runsignup.com/Race/FL/BelleIsle/AlwaysWearYourSeatBelt5K?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Valsamoggia (Bologna), Emilia Romagna (Italy) - "Camminata in rosa". [Italian] Settima edizione. Non competitiva di km 10 / km 5 aperta a tutti e a tutte. Partenza alle ore 16 dall'area coperta, via Enrico Berlinguer (località Castelletto di Serravalle). Per inf. tel. 334.3055497, tel. 346.2372301.

Agua Dulce, California (United States of America) - "Spacerock Trail Race". Spacerock: the final trail running frontier. These are the voyages of trail runners around the world. Your mission: to explore strange new trails, to seek out new life and new experiences, to boldly run where no one has run before. Experience the exotic trails and sights of the world-famous Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Southern California. Known as the backdrop for popular TV shows and movies including Star Trek, The Flintstones, Battlestar Galactica, Planet of the Apes, and many of our favorite classic westerns films. Now get a spectacular experience running the trails at the SPACEROCK Trail Race! www.spacerocktrailrace.com

North Kingstown, Rhode Island (United States of America) - "OktoberVets 5k". This family, fun community event will bring together people of our community and veterans who have served our nation. You get two races for the price of one!! The 5k through historic Wickford Village and a .152k fun run will allow people of all ages and abilities to complete. Both runs will be conducted like a typical road race, complete with bib numbers, start/finish line, timing, and water stations. All race participants will be given a T-shirt with a unique, specially designed race logo, a race medal, and a goodie bag with assorted swag. Proceeds from this event will go to Gateway to Independence, a VA-supported veteran transitional housing program for homeless individuals due to PTSD, substance abuse, depression, and other factors, serving over an average of 100 individuals annually. Proceeds will also benefit our Holiday Veteran in need program providing food and clothing for disadvantaged local veterans. Enjoy a run through Historic Wickford Village, named 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today. Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing, and more. Your run will take you past galleries, antique shops, cafes, restaurants, beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes, and gardens. www.vfw152.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=126615

Hendersonville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race". Join us Saturday, October 18, 2025 for the 3rd Annual TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina! This race offers a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees that make up this beautiful forest. Take on the 8.5 mile challenging trail race - but beware! With nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain it's no walk in the park! Join us at the Dupont Forest Festival afterwards from 10am - 3pm to visit with vendors, hike, yoga, bike, hunt waterfalls and learn outdoor recreation tips to last you a lifetime. Admission to the festival is FREE! The TreeTops Trail Race is not just any ordinary event - it's an exclusive experience only available within Dupont State Forest! So don't miss out on this tree-mendous event and join us for an unforgettable journey through DuPont State Forest - roots down, branches up! https://idaph.net/treetops-trail-race