Have you Herd… The Milk Run is Back
Gather your friends and family and run, jog or “moooove” through the Milk District at the second annual, “The Milk Run 5K” fueled by TG Lee Dairy, Saturday, May 2, 2026. Participants will run through historic streets of downtown Orlando while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Milk District.
TG Lee Dairy is hosting a community Milk Run and after party with plenty of fun and milk for everyone. The Milk Run sold out last year, so pick up your feet and sign up, fast!
The Milk Run will feature the crowd pleaser, “Cow Costume” Division. Participants are encouraged to dress in cow or milk themed costumes.
We're bringing back the Kid’s Half-Pint Fun Run for participants ages 7 and under following The Milk Run. Costumes are encouraged, but not necessary.
The Race Beneficiary has yet to be named. Last year, thanks to the huge turnout and community support we raised $25K for the Central Florida Chapter of Second Harvest Food Bank.
Sponsorship packages are available to support the charity and to participate in post-race festivities.
Race Morning Timeline:
6:00am – Parking lot opens – please plan to be onsite at least 45 minutes prior to race start
6:15am – Registration and Packet Pickup opens @ Festival Park
7:30am – START of the 5K (walkers will start behind the runners)
7:30am – Finish line festival begins
8:30am – Awards Ceremony
8:45am – Kid's Half-Pint Fun Run will start
Race Amenities include the following:
-Fun MILK themed finisher's medal
-The Milk Run Race T-shirt
– Kid’s Half-Pint Fun Run and Kid’s T-shirt
-After party hosted by TG Lee Dairy and the Milk District
-Give aways, prizes and post-race sponsors and vendors
-Free TG Lee Dairy Milk
-Free Mayfield Ice Cream
-FREE parking at Festival Park – arrive early!
Race T-Shirts:
All participants who register for The Milk Run 5K and Kid’s Half-Pint Run fueled by TG Lee Dairy will receive a soft cotton unisex t-shirt. Please register by Saturday, April 18th to guarantee availability of the correct t-shirt size. We expect this race to sell out fast.
Finisher Medals:
All PAID participants will receive a custom The Milk Run fueled by TG Lee Dairy Milk themed finisher medal that participate in The Milk Run 5K The race will be capped at 1,250 race participants.
The Milk Run Awards & Cow Costume Contest:
Awards will go to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers, the top overall Master and the top 3 in age group in the 5K event. The age groups are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
*This event is electronically scored
The first person to come across the Finish Line in a COW COSTUME will receive a special TG LEE award!
Weather:
Races will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Safety Rules:
In order to ensure safety of all runners, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers and dogs are prohibited from the racecourse. It is VERY important for you to stay alert throughout the race, stay inside cones and obey all race signage. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back.
ALL Registration Fees for the 5K Run & Kids Run will include FREE parking at Fiesta Park (space is limited):
5K registration fees (5K Run capacity is 1,250):
– $35.00 through 4/11/26
– $40.00 4/12/26 – 5/1/26 closes at 6pm
– $45.00 Day of the race (if not sold out)
Kid’s Half-Pint FUN RUN registration fees for those 7 years & Under (Fun Run capacity is 100):
– $15.00 through 4/11/26
– $20.00 4/12/26 – 5/1/26 (closes at 6pm)
– $25.00 Day of the race (if not sold out)
********* ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND RACE REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE .
******* THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT ********* NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER********
Race Day Registration:
$45.00 per 5k registration
$25.00 per Kid’s Half-Pint Fun Run (Credit card payments will be only be accepted on race day via Runsignup).
Strollers:
Strollers are allowed in The Milk Run event. Nurturing future generations of TG Lee Dairy milk drinkers. We do ask those registrants participating with a stroller to line up the after the runners & walkers at the start line. Please listen for directions on where to line up on the day of the race. Only paid registrants of The Milk Run event will receive a finisher medal. If you would like your child to receive the medal, you will have to register them for the event.
Kid’s Fun Run:
Following the 5K event, we will host a Kid’s Half-Pint Fun Run! All kids must be registered, and you can do that on race day at the Registration table or in advance. All Kids who participate will receive a Kids Run Finisher item! Distances will vary between ages, ranging from a 50-yard dash to a 200-yard dash.
Race Sustainability Efforts
To promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste, participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles. We will have water stations available for refilling.
Race Packet Pickup:
Early packet pickup will take place on Friday, May 1st, 2025 from 10:00am – 6:00pm at the TG LEE Dairy offices located at 315 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803. Friends and family can pickup multiple packets.
If you are not able to come that day, you can opt to pick up your packet on Race Day beginning at 6:15AM. However, please do allow additional time to pick up your packet on race day due to parking and potentially long lines.
*** REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 1PM Friday, May 1, 2026 will have to be picked on race day at the race site [Festival Park] beginning at 6:15a.m.***