#Be A Buddy 5K
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location West Melbourne, Florida
- Price $33.00 - $43.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting #Be A Buddy 5K on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in West Melbourne, Brevard! This vibrant event supports the Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development, a dedicated non-profit organization that has been enhancing the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders since 2015. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day featuring a 5K race, a free kids' 100-yard dash, and a variety of engaging activities for the whole family.
The festivities kick off at the Space Coast Field of Dreams, where you'll enjoy a race that not only promotes health and fitness but also fosters community spirit and inclusivity. Runners will receive an awesome race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, plus awards for top finishers and teams with the most spirit! Families can also explore the health and fitness expo, complete with trick-or-treating for kids and adaptive sports stations. Be part of a wonderful initiative that connects families and promotes kindness in our community—don’t miss out on this uplifting day!
The festivities kick off at the Space Coast Field of Dreams, where you'll enjoy a race that not only promotes health and fitness but also fosters community spirit and inclusivity. Runners will receive an awesome race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, plus awards for top finishers and teams with the most spirit! Families can also explore the health and fitness expo, complete with trick-or-treating for kids and adaptive sports stations. Be part of a wonderful initiative that connects families and promotes kindness in our community—don’t miss out on this uplifting day!
Organiser's Description
TO BENEFIT: THE PARKER FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, A FLORIDA BASED 501C3 NON-PROFIT EIN# 47-2763126 SERVING BREVARD COUNTY AND BEYOND SINCE 2015. THE PARKER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FREE RESOURCES TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FUNDING AND FACILITATING EDUCATION, SAFETY, SPORTS AND ARTS PROGRAMS. THE #BEABUDDY 5K CELEBRATES THE _BE A BUDDY_ _INITIATIVE _WHICH INCLUDES OUR PEER BUDDY AND BUDDY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, BULLYING PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND SAFETY INITIATIVES TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS. THE PARKER FOUNDATION IS THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE EVENTS WHERE INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS CAN COME TOGETHER TO HELP INTEGRATE SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
RACE AMENITIES:
*
AWESOME RACE T-SHIRT (OR $5 NO T-SHIRT OPTION)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
FREE REFRESHMENTS POST-RACE
*
AWARDS PRESENTATION FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS
*
TEAM AWARDS: FASTEST, LARGEST AND MOST TEAM SPIRIT
*
AWARDS FOR OVERALL WINNERS
*
DJ/ENTERTAINMENT
*
POST RACE FREE FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO HIGHLIGHTING SPONSORS AND VENDORS/LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH TRICK OR TREATING FOR THE KIDS AND FUN ACTIVITIES
*
ADAPTIVE SPORTS STATIONS FOR FAMILIES: TENNIS, BASKETBALL AND SOCCER LED BY STUDENT VOLUNTEER BUDDIES
*
TAKE THE PLEDGE AGAINST BULLYING AND SIGN OUR GIANT UNITY BANNER TO SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT TO BEING A BUDDY IN OUR COMMUNITY!
TIME TABLE:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH - RUNNING ZONE
_(3696 N. WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935) _
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH - 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 GRAND MASTERS (50+) M & F
TOP SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (60+) M & F
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP M & F: 8 & UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
FASTEST TEAM, LARGEST TEAM AND MOST TEAM SPIRIT!
FEES:
ADULT - $35 ($40 10/17 - 10/18)
CHILD UNDER 16 - $20 ($25 10/17 - 10/18)
RACE AMENITIES:
*
AWESOME RACE T-SHIRT (OR $5 NO T-SHIRT OPTION)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
FREE REFRESHMENTS POST-RACE
*
AWARDS PRESENTATION FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS
*
TEAM AWARDS: FASTEST, LARGEST AND MOST TEAM SPIRIT
*
AWARDS FOR OVERALL WINNERS
*
DJ/ENTERTAINMENT
*
POST RACE FREE FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO HIGHLIGHTING SPONSORS AND VENDORS/LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH TRICK OR TREATING FOR THE KIDS AND FUN ACTIVITIES
*
ADAPTIVE SPORTS STATIONS FOR FAMILIES: TENNIS, BASKETBALL AND SOCCER LED BY STUDENT VOLUNTEER BUDDIES
*
TAKE THE PLEDGE AGAINST BULLYING AND SIGN OUR GIANT UNITY BANNER TO SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT TO BEING A BUDDY IN OUR COMMUNITY!
TIME TABLE:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH - RUNNING ZONE
_(3696 N. WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935) _
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH - 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 GRAND MASTERS (50+) M & F
TOP SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (60+) M & F
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP M & F: 8 & UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
FASTEST TEAM, LARGEST TEAM AND MOST TEAM SPIRIT!
FEES:
ADULT - $35 ($40 10/17 - 10/18)
CHILD UNDER 16 - $20 ($25 10/17 - 10/18)
Races
-
Individual 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.50
CLOSED -
SCR ROY Bundle
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.00
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.50
CLOSED
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