Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run
- Date Fri 16th January 2026
- Time 7:00PM EST
- Location Merritt Island, Florida
- Price Free - $38.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run on January 16, 2026! This exciting event takes place on Merritt Island, Brevard, and invites participants to embark on a scenic journey through the iconic Kennedy Space Center. As you walk or run through the historic Rocket Garden, you'll have the chance to see nine authentic rockets, the impressive booster stack at the entrance of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the inspiring Heroes & Legends exhibit featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Not only will you be embracing the spirit of exploration and community, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! Proceeds from the race benefit the United Way of Brevard, which works tirelessly to tackle issues such as hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence in the region. Join us for a fun-filled day where you can celebrate your achievements with fellow participants and enjoy a refreshing beer at the after-race party. With awards presented by a veteran NASA astronaut and complimentary race shirts for early registrants, this family-friendly event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this incredible journey—register today!
Not only will you be embracing the spirit of exploration and community, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! Proceeds from the race benefit the United Way of Brevard, which works tirelessly to tackle issues such as hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence in the region. Join us for a fun-filled day where you can celebrate your achievements with fellow participants and enjoy a refreshing beer at the after-race party. With awards presented by a veteran NASA astronaut and complimentary race shirts for early registrants, this family-friendly event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this incredible journey—register today!
Organiser's Description
ONE SMALL STEP TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY!
THE SPACE RACE 3K IS A WALK/RUN THROUGHOUT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX THAT BENEFITS UNITED WAY OF BREVARD. THE WALK/RUN JOURNEYS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE HISTORIC ROCKET GARDEN FEATURING NINE AUTHENTIC ROCKETS, THE BOOSTER STACK THAT GRACES THE ENTRYWAY TO SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS AND TO HEROES & LEGENDS FEATURING THE U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME.
WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE THEIR AWARD FROM A VETERAN NASA ASTRONAUT. AFTER THE RACE, ENJOY A BEER AT THE AFTER-RACE PARTY!
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT IS OPEN TO GUESTS OF RUNNERS FOR A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5 TO THE UNITED WAY.
LOCATION:
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX IS LOCATED ON SPACE COMMERCE WAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL
3K ENTRY FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION (UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025)
ADULT - $35
CHILD (12 & UNDER) - $20
REGISTRATION (JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 15)
ADULTS - $40
CHILD (12 & UNDER) - $25
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (IF AVAILABLE)
ADULTS - $45
CHILD (12 & UNDER) - $30
GUEST ENTRY FEE:
ONLINE REGISTRATION - SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5 TO THE UNITED WAY
SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025 @ RUNNING ZONE (3696 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL)
10:00 AM 6:30 PM: PACKET PICK UP
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025 @ KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: PACKET PICK UP
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 @ KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
5:30 PM: PACKET PICK UP, & GUEST SPECTATOR CHECK-IN OPENS
6:45 PM: PACKET PICKUP, & GUEST SPECTATOR CHECK-IN CLOSES
7:00 PM: 3K START!
AMENITIES:
*
COMPLIMENTARY RACE SHIRT (GUARANTEED SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 16, 2025)
*
RACE MEDAL FOR THE FIRST 1500 REGISTRANTS
*
THE WALK/RUN GUIDES PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE HISTORIC ROCKET GARDEN FEATURING NINE AUTHENTIC ROCKETS, THE BOOSTER STACK THAT GRACES THE ENTRYWAY TO SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS AND BY HEROES & LEGENDS WITH A LARGER-THAN-LIFE PORTRAIT OF THE MERCURY 7 ASTRONAUTS.
*
ENJOY A BEER AT THE AFTER-RACE PARTY
*
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT IS OPEN TO GUESTS OF RUNNERS WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5
AWARDS:
PRESENTED BY VETERAN NASA ASTRONAUT!
TOP 3 OVERALL M & F
TOP MASTERS (40+) M & F
TOP 3 M & F AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 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+
SHIRTS:
ONLY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS THAT COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION BY DECEMBER 16, 2025 ARE GUARANTEED A COMPLIMENTARY RACE SHIRT.
PARKING:
COMPLIMENTARY PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN PARKING LOTS 4 AND 5 BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM.
PROCEEDS:
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE UNITED WAY OF BREVARD. MORE THAN 82,000 PEOPLE LIVE IN POVERTY IN BREVARD, EXPERIENCING CHALLENGES WITH HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HEALTH. UNITED WAY KNOWS THAT PREVENTION IS KEY! THEY LEVERAGE RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND CAPACITY OF SERVICES IN OUR REGION. THESE SERVICES CREATE MEASURABLE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
THE SPACE RACE 3K IS A WALK/RUN THROUGHOUT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX THAT BENEFITS UNITED WAY OF BREVARD. THE WALK/RUN JOURNEYS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE HISTORIC ROCKET GARDEN FEATURING NINE AUTHENTIC ROCKETS, THE BOOSTER STACK THAT GRACES THE ENTRYWAY TO SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS AND TO HEROES & LEGENDS FEATURING THE U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME.
WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE THEIR AWARD FROM A VETERAN NASA ASTRONAUT. AFTER THE RACE, ENJOY A BEER AT THE AFTER-RACE PARTY!
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT IS OPEN TO GUESTS OF RUNNERS FOR A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5 TO THE UNITED WAY.
LOCATION:
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX IS LOCATED ON SPACE COMMERCE WAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL
3K ENTRY FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION (UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025)
ADULT - $35
CHILD (12 & UNDER) - $20
REGISTRATION (JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 15)
ADULTS - $40
CHILD (12 & UNDER) - $25
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (IF AVAILABLE)
ADULTS - $45
CHILD (12 & UNDER) - $30
GUEST ENTRY FEE:
ONLINE REGISTRATION - SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5 TO THE UNITED WAY
SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025 @ RUNNING ZONE (3696 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL)
10:00 AM 6:30 PM: PACKET PICK UP
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025 @ KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: PACKET PICK UP
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 @ KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
5:30 PM: PACKET PICK UP, & GUEST SPECTATOR CHECK-IN OPENS
6:45 PM: PACKET PICKUP, & GUEST SPECTATOR CHECK-IN CLOSES
7:00 PM: 3K START!
AMENITIES:
*
COMPLIMENTARY RACE SHIRT (GUARANTEED SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 16, 2025)
*
RACE MEDAL FOR THE FIRST 1500 REGISTRANTS
*
THE WALK/RUN GUIDES PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE HISTORIC ROCKET GARDEN FEATURING NINE AUTHENTIC ROCKETS, THE BOOSTER STACK THAT GRACES THE ENTRYWAY TO SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS AND BY HEROES & LEGENDS WITH A LARGER-THAN-LIFE PORTRAIT OF THE MERCURY 7 ASTRONAUTS.
*
ENJOY A BEER AT THE AFTER-RACE PARTY
*
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT IS OPEN TO GUESTS OF RUNNERS WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5
AWARDS:
PRESENTED BY VETERAN NASA ASTRONAUT!
TOP 3 OVERALL M & F
TOP MASTERS (40+) M & F
TOP 3 M & F AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 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+
SHIRTS:
ONLY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS THAT COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION BY DECEMBER 16, 2025 ARE GUARANTEED A COMPLIMENTARY RACE SHIRT.
PARKING:
COMPLIMENTARY PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN PARKING LOTS 4 AND 5 BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM.
PROCEEDS:
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE UNITED WAY OF BREVARD. MORE THAN 82,000 PEOPLE LIVE IN POVERTY IN BREVARD, EXPERIENCING CHALLENGES WITH HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HEALTH. UNITED WAY KNOWS THAT PREVENTION IS KEY! THEY LEVERAGE RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND CAPACITY OF SERVICES IN OUR REGION. THESE SERVICES CREATE MEASURABLE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Races
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3K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 16th January 2026 (7:00PM EST)
$38.50
OPENS 01 SEP -
Guest Entry
Fri 16th January 2026 (7:00PM EST)
Free
OPENS 01 SEPThis entry will get you entry into the park to watch friends and family run the 3K.
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