Corporate 5K in downtown Orlando: What you need to know

Orlando’s business professionals will put on their running shoes and head to downtown on Thursday evening for the Simply IOA Corporate 5K.

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The run is held exclusively for businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Participants will enjoy camaraderie and friendly competition as they celebrate “Orlando’s largest office party” with their coworkers.

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The event, hosted by Track Shack, will also impact your evening activities downtown.

Here’s what you need to know:

When is the Corporate 5K?

Due to the hot weather, the Corporate 5K changed the race start time to 6:45 p.m. and shortened the route to 2.4 miles.

Track Shack said the earlier start time and the shorter race seek to reduce heat-related issues.

• 4:00 p.m. – Lake Eola Opens

• 5:30 p.m.– T-Shirt Design Award/ Largest Team Award

• 6:15 p.m.– Runners line up on Central Blvd. (3 Corrals)

• 6:30 p.m.– Walkers line up on Eola Drive

• 6:45 p.m. – Runners Start

• 6:55 p.m. – Walkers Start

• 7:30 p.m. – Overall Male/Female Award

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Where is it?

The Corporate 5K will be at Orlando’s Lake Eola Park. Scroll below for a map.

Runner safety

Walkers are also encouraged to participate. The city of Orlando wants runners and walkers to keep a 16 minute per mile pace.

An Event Alert System table will help keep participants aware of the race conditions. Pay attention to directions from officials.

See the table below:

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Road closures

The 5K will lead to some road closures. See the affected areas below:

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