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SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk

May 7, 2027
Wauchula, FL 33873 US

Join us for our 16th Annual 5K


COURSE

The 16th Annual SendMeMissions 5K will take runners through Historic Downtown Wauchula. The race finishes on Main Street, with the awards ceremony held at the Heritage Park Pavilion.

  • 5K: Scenic evening race through Historic Downtown Wauchula

  • 1 Mile Fun Run & Kids Β½ Dash: Loop through Downtown Wauchula, finishing on Main Street


RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Hardee County Courthouse
417 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM – Check-in & Late Registration
6:00 PM – Kids Β½ Dash
6:15 PM – 1 Mile Fun Run (All Ages)
7:00 PM – 5K Timed Race
Approximately 8:30 PM – Awards Ceremony at Heritage Park Pavilion

See the Virtual Race section below for details on participating remotely.


ENTRY FEES

Through April 17, 2027 (T-shirt guaranteed)

  • $25 – 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run

  • $20 – Kids (12 & Under)

April 18 – May 6, 2027

  • $30 – 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run (T-shirt not guaranteed)

Race Day

  • $35 – 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run (T-shirt not guaranteed)

Special Discounts


REGISTER A TEAM

Running is more fun with friends!

Team Awards Include:

  • Largest Team

  • Fastest Team (based on the combined time of the first five 5K finishers)

All pre-registered team members who register by April 17, 2027, are guaranteed a race shirt.

Questions? Email smm@sendmemissions.com.


PACKET PICKUP

Wednesday, May 5
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

215 W. Orange Street
Wauchula, FL

Packets include your race bib and T-shirt.

Can't make packet pickup? Packet can be mailed May 4th for an additional $8.


VIRTUAL RACE

Can't join us on race day? Participate from anywhere!

Complete your race:

  • In your neighborhood

  • On a treadmill

  • At a local park

  • Around your church

  • Anywhere you choose!

Submit your finish time online between April 30 – May 7.


RACE GUIDELINES

  • Headphones are permitted.

  • Baby strollers are welcome.

  • Pets are not permitted on the race course for the safety of all participants.


AWARDS

5K Awards

  • Overall Male & Female

  • Masters

  • Grand Masters

  • Senior Grand Masters

  • Veteran Grand Masters

Age Group Awards (1st–3rd Place)

  • 8 & Under

  • 9–12

  • 13–15

  • 16–19

  • 20–24

  • 25–29

  • 30–34

  • 35–39

  • 40–44

  • 45–49

  • 50–54

  • 55–59

  • 60–64

  • 65–69

  • 70+

Kids Β½ Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run

Every participant receives a finisher medal!


ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFORMATION

Restrooms

Available at:

  • Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Annex (behind the Courthouse registration area)

  • Heritage Park (behind Giovanni's Restaurant)

There are no restrooms along the race route.

Finish Line Refreshments

All race participants will receive:

  • Water

  • Gatorade

  • Bananas

  • Granola Bars

Enjoy Downtown Wauchula

After the race, celebrate with friends and family by dining at one of the many local restaurants in Historic Downtown Wauchula.



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