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 ½ Dash: Loop through Downtown Wauchula, finishing on Main Street

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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 ½ 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.

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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

• Track Team rates available (email smm@sendmemissions.com for details)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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RACE GUIDELINES

• Headphones are permitted.

• Baby strollers are welcome.

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

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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 ½ Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run

Every participant receives a finisher medal!

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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.