Operation Changing Lives 5K Run and Walk 2026

We are more than a non-profit organization. We're more than a charity. We are a team of dedicated medical professionals with compassionate hearts volunteering our efforts to provide safe, effective reconstructive surgeries to correct facial disfigurements due to birth defects, trauma or disease.

At OCL, our reward is the joy we see on patients' faces!! Thanks to the generosity and spirit of volunteerism shown by our supporters, we change numerous lives per year and give many patients a chance at a new life because of our work.

When
Saturday - January 3rd, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
 
Where
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
4931 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

Schedule of Events
6:45 am    Event Check-In & Registration
7:30 am    5K /Walk
8:15 am    Kiddie Dash

Award Ceremony immediately following the races

Entry Fees

5K run/walk

Pre-registration                               $30
Race Day                                        $35
 
Pre Race Packet Pick Up

Friday, January 2nd from Noon-6pm there is an Early Packet Pickup option at The Running Elements store in ONE DAYTONA. (260 Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114)

Race Day Packet Pick up on Saturday, January 3rd opens at 6am near race start. 

Registration fees are non-refundable.

 
 
Amenities

• Handmade Awards
• After race refreshments

Please Note - Shirts and race packets are not guaranteed to late registrants.  So please register early to make sure you get your size.
 
Awards
Overall Winner Male & Female

Top 3 male and female in the following age groups;:9 - under, 10-14, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 84, 85 - 90, 91 - 94

You can also register during the pre-packet pickup and pay the Race Day price.
 
Race Timing/ Scoring
The race will be professionally timed and scored by Runner's High Timing and Race Management LLC.  Disposable , electronic chips will be attached to the bib number.  In order to get the best read possible you need to wear your bib number unaltered on the front of your shirt pinned at all four corners. Do not have any clothing covering your bib number.

Results will be posted onsite and online.  Your bibs will have QR codes printed on the label that you can scan with your smart device to go directly to your results 

Race Contact Information
Cherise Wintz
W: www.operationchanginglives.com
P: (386) 383-2686
E: cherises39@yahoo.com