Husky Hearts 5K
About this race
Location
Ivy Hawn Charter School 565 S. Lakeview Rd Lake Helen, FL US 32744Description
We are proud to announce the 9th Annual Ivy Hawn 5K It will take place on February 21, 2026 at 8am
Color Run (9:30 am)
This family-friendly COLOR RUN/WALK is perfect for all ages—KIDS, TEENS, and ADULTS.
Enjoy a 1-mile run around the school campus with color stations and live music. Come prepared to be covered in color and have a blast!
All runners will receive a custom race medal and t-shirt.
Who this race benefits
The Husky Hearts 5K is used to support Ivy Hawn's Track, Cross Country and Volleyball teams. The teams are in need of new equipment such as javelins and high jumps mats in track.
Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Friday, February 20th from 4-6PM
at 565 S. Lakeview Dr. Lake Helen, FL 32744
Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration will be held at the middle school doors of Ivy Hawn.
Saturday, February 21st, beginning at 7:00AM
565 S. Lakeview Dr. Lake Helen, FL 32744
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race.
Questions? please email Senfm@ivyhawnschool.org or DalquestK@ivyhawnschool.org
Husky Hearts 5K Cheer Zones
Sign up to support the runners as they run through scenic Lake Helen.
Cheers zones-Lake Helen Library, Blake Park corner, Washington Ave and High Street, Lemon and east Michigan
Volunteers
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Running
Husky Hearts 5k non-students
Joins us for the Husky Heart 5k around beautiful scenic Lake Helen. Runners and walkers of all ages will enjoy looping the lake, surrounded by historic charm. This fun, family -friendly event celebrates school spirit, wellness and community- Husky style.
Husky Heart 5k students
1-Mile Husky Color Run Non-Students
Run around Ivy Hawn's Campus while volunteers toss safe, colorful powder along the course. Participant's start clean and finish Bright, smiling and covered in color. This fun non-competitive run is all about school spirit, movement and having fun with Friends Wear white and get ready to shine!
1-Mile Husky Color Run Students
Husky Hearts 5k & 1-Mile Color Run
5K and 1-mile Color run after the 5k.
Husky Heart 5k Virtual
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lake Helen, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 6:13 PM local time (EST) in Lake Helen on February 13, 2027 — 11h 08m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Lake Helen
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Lake Helen 5K Races 2 races
- Lake Helen Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Lake Helen events
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