#Be A Buddy 5K
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location West Melbourne, Florida
- Price $43.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting #Be A Buddy 5K on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the vibrant community of West Melbourne, Brevard! This exciting event not only brings together runners of all ages but also supports a noble cause—bullying prevention and resources for children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders through The Parker Foundation.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K race starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a fun-filled morning featuring a FREE Kids 100 Yard Dash at 9:00 AM and an awards ceremony at 9:15 AM, celebrating the top runners in various categories. Race amenities include a cool race shirt option, a post-race family health and fitness expo, local food, beverages, and lively entertainment from a DJ. Make a difference while having fun—register today and be part of this inspiring event that empowers our community to stand against bullying!
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K race starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a fun-filled morning featuring a FREE Kids 100 Yard Dash at 9:00 AM and an awards ceremony at 9:15 AM, celebrating the top runners in various categories. Race amenities include a cool race shirt option, a post-race family health and fitness expo, local food, beverages, and lively entertainment from a DJ. Make a difference while having fun—register today and be part of this inspiring event that empowers our community to stand against bullying!
Organiser's Description
TO BENEFIT: THE PARKER FOUNDATION AND BULLYING PREVENTION IN BREVARD COUNTY: THE PARKER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FREE RESOURCES TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) AND RELATED DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FUNDING EDUCATION, SPORTS AND ARTS PROGRAMS. OUR #BEABUDDY 5K CELEBRATES OUR BULLYING PREVENTION INITIATIVES, EMPOWERS OUR PEER BUDDY PROGRAM, AND UNITES THE COMMUNITY IN A CAMPAIGN TO KEEP ALL YOUTH SAFE FROM BULLYING.
RACE AMENITIES:
*
COOL RACE SHIRT (OR SAVE $5.00 WITH THE NO SHIRT OPTION)
*
POST-RACE FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL VENDORS AND SPONSORS
*
DJ/ENTERTAINMENT
*
POST-RACE LOCAL FOOD AND BEVERAGES
*
WIN PRIZES
TIME TABLE:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH - RUNNING ZONE
_(3696 N. WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935) _
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH - 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 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP M & F: UNDER 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
TOP M & F IN EACH AGE GROUP FOR ATHLETES WITH DISABILITY: UNDER 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
FASTEST TEAM, LARGEST TEAM AND MOST TEAM SPIRIT!
FEES:
ADULT - $35 ($40 10/18 - RACE DAY)
CHILD UNDER 16 - $20 ($25 10/18 - RACE DAY)
RACE AMENITIES:
*
COOL RACE SHIRT (OR SAVE $5.00 WITH THE NO SHIRT OPTION)
*
POST-RACE FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL VENDORS AND SPONSORS
*
DJ/ENTERTAINMENT
*
POST-RACE LOCAL FOOD AND BEVERAGES
*
WIN PRIZES
TIME TABLE:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH - RUNNING ZONE
_(3696 N. WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935) _
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH - 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 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP M & F: UNDER 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
TOP M & F IN EACH AGE GROUP FOR ATHLETES WITH DISABILITY: UNDER 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
FASTEST TEAM, LARGEST TEAM AND MOST TEAM SPIRIT!
FEES:
ADULT - $35 ($40 10/18 - RACE DAY)
CHILD UNDER 16 - $20 ($25 10/18 - RACE DAY)
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