Fighting Childhood Cancer 5K
- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled day at the Fighting Childhood Cancer 5K on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard! This charity run/walk supports the incredible work of Candlelighters of Brevard, with all proceeds going directly to their mission of helping children battling cancer. Participants can join in the 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) race, which features a scenic two-loop course through Wickham Park, starting at 8:00 a.m.
Sign-up is just $25 plus a processing fee, and the first 50 participants will receive a complimentary event T-shirt! T-shirt pick-up kicks off at 7:30 a.m., so arrive early to grab your shirt and get ready to make a difference. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, raise awareness for childhood cancer, and support a great cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to run for a reason while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Wickham Park!
Sign-up is just $25 plus a processing fee, and the first 50 participants will receive a complimentary event T-shirt! T-shirt pick-up kicks off at 7:30 a.m., so arrive early to grab your shirt and get ready to make a difference. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, raise awareness for childhood cancer, and support a great cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to run for a reason while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Wickham Park!
Organiser's Description
CHARITY 5K RUN/WALK FOR CANDLELIGHTERS OF BREVARD!
EVENT INFO
* All proceeds go directly to Candlelighters
* Sign-up is $25 + processing fee
* Not officially timed
* First 50 sign-ups get event T-shirt!
* T-shirt pick-up begins at 7:30 a.m.
* Race begins at 8:00 a.m.
* For more information on Candlelighters and their cause, go to https://candlelightersofbrevard.org/
LOCATION
* Wickham Park
* Start/Finish is on the road near Pavilion 1
* Turn right after entering through main entrance for parking, start/finish will be visible
COURSE
* 5 kilometers - 3.1 miles
* Two loops
* First loop is Wickham's big loop
* Second loop is the same, but includes an out-and-back on Leisure Way
EVENT INFO
* All proceeds go directly to Candlelighters
* Sign-up is $25 + processing fee
* Not officially timed
* First 50 sign-ups get event T-shirt!
* T-shirt pick-up begins at 7:30 a.m.
* Race begins at 8:00 a.m.
* For more information on Candlelighters and their cause, go to https://candlelightersofbrevard.org/
LOCATION
* Wickham Park
* Start/Finish is on the road near Pavilion 1
* Turn right after entering through main entrance for parking, start/finish will be visible
COURSE
* 5 kilometers - 3.1 miles
* Two loops
* First loop is Wickham's big loop
* Second loop is the same, but includes an out-and-back on Leisure Way
Races
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Fighting Childhood Cancer 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 15th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
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2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, 32935, FL, United States
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