The Spring Rising
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The Spring Rising : overview
The Spring Rising is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oviedo, Florida. The event is organized by the Oviedo Run Club and is the fourth annual running of the race. It benefits underfunded educational gardens in local schools, with a portion of registration fees used to provide seeds, soil and supplies.
Distances and event types
- 5K Run/Walk
- 10K
- Kid Fun Run - up to 1 mile
- Virtual Run
Event details
The course is traditionally an out-and-back route along the Cross Seminole Trail and passes several Oviedo landmarks; the trail was once a railroad linked to the town’s watercress and celery history. A post-race Garden and Plant Expo will feature local gardening clubs, farms and nurseries offering gardening advice, cuttings and seeds. Each finisher will receive a non-disposable finisher’s award sourced from local businesses. Race packets include practical items and a commemorative race shirt. The event includes sustainability measures such as compostable water cups, on-site recycling and race packets focused on usable items. A food drive is part of the event; food collected will be donated to HOPE Helps, Inc. and local public school food pantries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.