In partnership with Space Florida the 10th Annual Gateway to Space 5K/10K will take place on March 7th, 2026 on the iconic Launch and Landing Facility (formerly known as Shuttle Landing Facility) at Kennedy Space Center. Join us on the 'out of this world' start line and keep your eyes open on the course for your chance to see landing marks from the shuttles of our past.
USATF Certified Racecourse
5K - FL23017JK | 10K - FL23016JK
#ACSGatewayToSpace
**Due to federal restrictions of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport, all In-Person participants MUST be U.S. Citizens of 12 years of age or older. There are no spectators permitted for this race.
Races
Gateway to Space 5K
476 spots left. Registration ends March 1, 2026 at 9:15pm EST
Gateway to Space 10K
476 spots left. Registration ends March 1, 2026 at 5:59pm EST
Gateway to Space Virtual Challenge
476 spots left. Registration ends March 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Snag your Collectable Finisher Medals
Secure your Shirt Size by January 30th!
After January 30th, shirt size availability will be based on inventory and may be limited.
Raise Funds and Earn Rewards
Fundraising is an Important and Highly Encouraged part of the ACS Gateway to Space! Together we're supporting the American Cancer Society Mission and launching to a world without Cancer. To thank you for fundraising, we've introduced a series of Fundraiser Rewards that can be unlocked at various Fundraising Levels.
In addition to the Rewards, raising $250+ will enable you to receive a FULL Refund of your Race Registration Fee!
Participants who raise $100+ will earn ACS Fundraising Rewards points to be redeemed for prizes.
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Refer and Be Rewarded
Refer your Friends and Family to Gateway to Space and you can get a refund of $25!
Using the Referral Code provided in your confirmation email, you can earn money back from your registration fee when you refer 5 Friends or Family Members to sign up for the 5K, 10K, or Virtual Challenge.
*Referrals must complete registration to be counted.
Make your Miles more Meaningful
The Gateway to Space 5K/10K benefits the American Cancer Society and its mission to end cancer as we know it. By participating, you're helping us make adavances in Cancer Research, Patient Support and Health Equity. You can do more to help our mission by Donating and/or Fundraising as well.
