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#Be A Buddy 5K

Sat October 19, 2024 West Melbourne, FL 32904 US Directions

Events

Individual 5K

8:00AM EDT Online registration is closed. You may still register in person on Friday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM at Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935). You may also register in person on race day, from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM at the race site.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.theparkerfoundation.com.

Place

Space Coast Field of Dreams
3053 Fell Road
West Melbourne, FL US 32904

Description

To Benefit:  The Parker Foundation and Bullying Prevention in Brevard County:  The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related disabilities and their families through funding education, sports and arts programs. Our #BeABuddy 5K celebrates our bullying prevention initiatives, empowers our Peer Buddy Program, and unites the community in a campaign to keep all youth safe from bullying.
 

RACE AMENITIES:

  • Cool Race Shirt (or save $5.00 with the No Shirt Option)
  • Post-Race Family Health and Fitness Expo highlighting local vendors and sponsors
  • DJ/Entertainment
  • Post-Race Local Food and Beverages
  • Win Prizes
 

TIME TABLE:

Friday, October 18th - Running Zone
(3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935) 
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration
Saturday, October 19th - Space Coast Field of Dreams
(3053 Fell Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens
7:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends
8:00 AM: 5K Start!
*9:00 AM: Free Kids 100 yard dash fun run
*9:15 AM: Awards Ceremony
*Approximate times

 

 

AWARDS:

Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Top 3 in each age group M & F: Under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Top M & F in each age group for Athletes with disability: Under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Fastest Team, Largest Team and Most Team Spirit!
 

FEES:

Adult - $35 ($40 10/18 - race day)
Child under 16 - $20 ($25 10/18 - race day)

Manual Registration Form

No Longer Available

Sponsors and Vendors Registration

Sponsor form Below

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PDF

Race Management & Timing Services

Race Management & Timing Services provided by Running Zone Race Management, Inc

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