Lake Nona’s very own Megan Cassidy, dubbed The Feisty Runner, is back at it again. Nonahood News last checked in with Cassidy in 2022 when she attempted to beat the world record for consecutive marathons run. While she didn’t beat the world record then, that didn’t stop her from attempting another one. Most recently, Cassidy attempted and successfully beat the world record for … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Megan Cassidy
Photos Courtesy of Megan Cassidy Dubbed the Feisty Runner, Lake Nona’s own Megan Cassidy shows us tenacity and feverish determination toward reaching goals, getting moving, and the value of support. This motivated young lady started out with a simple goal: to beat the world record for consecutive marathons run. What really ended up happening was much greater, much more … [Read more...]
RUN NONA
It’s a Block Party. Experience the excitement of Lake Nona, an Orlando gem that brings the party! The race ends at a block party filled with trendy food trucks and fabulous music. Run Nona is celebrating 10 years! If you aren’t running this year, but want to cheer on a loved one, we welcome you to join in the fun! The Nemours Kids' Run and Zone will occupy your littlest … [Read more...]
5Kers Get Piggy With It
Racers, on your mark. Get set. Eat donuts? Anyone have room for more than 4,000 glazed and sprinkled delicacies in the middle of a 3.1-mile run? Well, get ready to PIG out! All 1,700 racers (1,400 5K runners and 300 Lil’ Oinkers) were adorned with pig snouts in support of The B.A.C.O.N. Foundation (The Big Awesome Charity of Nona). All proceeds from the race were donated to … [Read more...]
Cental Florida Children’s Home Spring Fever 5-10K run and walk
We are the Central Florida Children's Home-nonprofit children's home located right here in Lake Nona. Since 1973 we have cared for children whose parents cannot or will not care for them. We accept no state or government funding and we rely solely on our Community for support. One of the ways we provide funds for the home is our yearly events. We will have our tenth annual … [Read more...]