Runners are a tight-knit community. They support each other before, during, and after races. Five-kilometer (5k) races are a great way for them to get together, get some exercise, and win some medals.
Here are some upcoming 5k races. Even if you have never run a race, this might be a great way to join this community.
Melbourne Beach Moonlight 5K and Dolphin Dash – Friday, May 3, 7:00 AM (Dolphin Dash) at Spessard Holland Golf Course, 7:30 PM (Moonlight 5k).
The race fee is $35.00 adding on to the sign-up fee of $5.00 The prizes are medals and T-shirts to give to the top three winners. To enter the race the fee is $50, and to sign up it’s another $4.
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/MelbourneBeach/1stAnnualMoonlight5KandDolphinDashatSpessard
The USA Beach Run, Cocoa Beach, April 28, Saturday at 6:33 AM (Sunrise). The race fee $80
All runners and walkers are able to join. The race will be hosted at Shepherd Park, 200 East Cocoa Beach Causeway.
$80 for a 10k and $100 for a 10-miler. Follow the races there will be a party on the beach with live music. 5k races can be a lot of money but the outcomes are better. Earning money and prizes that are bigger than the racing price itself, and winning a spectacular blue and silver stingray medal.
https://www.runonthebeach.com/
EFSC Healthy Body Healthy Mind – Saturday, April 27, 6;30 PM – Melbourne.
3K Running or walking. $30, Free to EFCS students, $20 for EFSC faculty members.
3865 N Wickham Rd. The top three male and female winners get prizes.
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Melbourne/EFSCHealthBodyHealthyMind
Team Up for Parkinson’s Disease 5k run or 1k walk – Saturday April 27 – $30.00
1k stroll 10.00 AM, 5k race 8:00 AM
Brevard Veterans Memorial Center 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island.
https://oneseniorplace.com/osp-events/team-up-for-parkinsons-disease-2024-5k-run-1k-walk/
Eat My Crust 5k Run/Walk – Sunday, May 5th – Viera
Run/Walk starts 7:00 AM, $32 fee
6103 Stadium Parkway, Viera
The top three racers that carry a pizza box the entire race get a prize.
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Viera/EatMyCrust5K
Believe and Achieve 5K – Saturday, May 18, Vero Beach
Walk/Run, $35 ($25 for kids up to 12), 7:30 AM
Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Dr., Vero Beach
https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/FL/VeroBeach/BelieveAchieve5K
The Love Run 5k Run/Walk – Saturday, May 18, Rockledge
$30, Race starts at 8:00 AM
Rockledge Civic Hub 530 Barton Blvd., Rockledge
https://runscore.runsignup.com/Race/FL/Viera/TheLoveRun5K
