Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run
- Date Fri 17th January 2025
- Location Merritt Island, Florida
- Price Free - $38.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Merritt Island, Brevard! This family-friendly event invites participants to walk or run through the iconic Kennedy Space Center, exploring the historic Rocket Garden and getting up close to the awe-inspiring booster stack at the Space Shuttle Atlantis. The 3K race promises a unique experience, with awards presented by a veteran NASA astronaut for the top finishers in various categories. After the race, celebrate your achievement at the lively after-party, complete with refreshing beer!
Not only is this event a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Kennedy Space Center, but it also supports a great cause. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Brevard, helping to combat local poverty and improve community services. Early registration is open until December 31, 2024, with special pricing for adults and children. So mark your calendar and take one small step towards building a stronger community while having a blast at this unforgettable race!
Not only is this event a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Kennedy Space Center, but it also supports a great cause. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Brevard, helping to combat local poverty and improve community services. Early registration is open until December 31, 2024, with special pricing for adults and children. So mark your calendar and take one small step towards building a stronger community while having a blast at this unforgettable race!
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, 2024)
ADULT - $35
CHILD (12 & UNDER) - $20
REGISTRATION (JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 16)
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 15, 2025 @ RUNNING ZONE (3696 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL)
10:00 AM 6:30 PM: PACKET PICK UP
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 @ KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: PACKET PICK UP
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 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 17, 2024)
*
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+
SHIRTS:
ONLY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS THAT COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION BY DECEMBER 17, 2024 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, 2024)
ADULT - $35
CHILD (12 & UNDER) - $20
REGISTRATION (JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 16)
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 15, 2025 @ RUNNING ZONE (3696 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL)
10:00 AM 6:30 PM: PACKET PICK UP
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 @ KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: PACKET PICK UP
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 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 17, 2024)
*
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+
SHIRTS:
ONLY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS THAT COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION BY DECEMBER 17, 2024 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.
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