Emerald City 5k

Friday, February 23, 2024 Past event
6:00 PM EST
Melbourne, Florida
$33.00–$38.50 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating evening at the Emerald City 5K in Melbourne, Brevard on Friday, February 23, 2024! Kicking off at 6:00 PM at the Church at Viera, this exciting run/walk event not only promises a fantastic race experience but also supports a worthy cause—helping families experiencing homelessness find stability and resources through Family Promise.

Join the fun as part of the final race in the Journey Home Race Series, celebrating its fifth year with an exclusive medal for participants. With distances suitable for runners and walkers alike, this 5K event is perfect for everyone, from seasoned racers to families looking for a night out. Be sure to register by February 10 to guarantee your race shirt! With awards for top teams and age group categories, the Emerald City 5K is a wonderful way to engage with the community while making a positive impact. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendar and lace up your running shoes!

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Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt - guaranteed if registered by 2/10

    Race Shirts guaranteed if registered by 2/10

    6:00 PM EST

    $38.50

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  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt - guaranteed if registered by 2/10

    6:00 PM EST

    $33.00

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Organiser's description

EMERALD CITY 5K RUN/WALK

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - 6:00 PM

CHURCH AT VIERA - 9005 N WICKHAM RD

Come on out to the Church at Viera for a fun race with a great cause! Your contribution/participation to Family Promise funds services that provide families experiencing homelessness the support and resources they need to put themselves on a path towards long-term housing stability.

RACE AMENITIES:
Year 5 of the Journey Home Race Series
o Final race in the 5 year race series
o Dont miss out on the AMAZING FIFTH YEAR MEDAL of the 5 year race series!!!
Race Shirts - guaranteed if registered by 2/10

TIME TABLE:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
Running Zone - 3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD
Running Zone - 3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL
10:00 AM 1:00 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration

Church at Viera- 9005 N. Wickham Rd., Viera, FL 32940
4:45 PM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens
5:45 PM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Closes
6:00 PM: 5K START!

AWARDS:
- Top 3 Teams (min. of 4)
- Top 3 Overall M & F, Top Masters (40+) M & F,
- Top 3 M & F in Age Groups: 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+

RACE FEES UNTIL 2/22/23 RACE DAY

ADULT REG. $30* $35*

CHILD REG. (12 & UNDER) $15* $20*

VIRTUAL REG. $35**

*SAVE $5 WITH THE NO SHIRT OPTION

**Virtual participants may have their packet shipped for $8.50

Location

Church at Viera, 9005 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, 32940, FL, United States

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