Race Morning Overview
May 2, 2026 7:00A
Everything you need to know for race morning—including the full schedule, packet pickup options, course map, parking plan, and awards—is listed below.
Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer is a 5K Run/Walk honoring Melissa Vosburg and supporting neuro-oncology research through the Melissa Vosburg Endowed Chair at AdventHealth. The 2026 race will be held on May 2, 2026 at the Sanford Civic Center, with both in-person and “5K Your Way” options.
Sanford Civic Center
Sanford Civic Center
Sanford Civic Center, 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford
401 E. Seminole Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771 US
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Schedule & Packet Pickup Info
Schedule of Events
6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
6:30a National Anthem & Opening Ceremony
7:00a Race starts
8:15a Race ends
8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release
Packet Pickup
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Course & Parking Maps
Course
Parking
🏆 Awards
⏱ Timing
The race is professionally chip-timed, and all awards are based on official chip times.
🥇 Overall Awards
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Top Overall Male
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Top Overall Female
👑 Masters Awards (Age 40+)
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Top Masters Male
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Top Masters Female
All awards will be presented during the closing ceremony immediately after the race.
🎖 Age-Group Awards
Awards for the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in each age group:
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9 & Under
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10–14
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15–19
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20–24
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25–29
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30–34
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35–39
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40–44
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45–49
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50–54
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55–59
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60–64
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65–69
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70–74
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75+
