Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
Sanford, Florida
Sanford, FloridaSat 4th May 2024
5 races
Organiser's Description
MELISSAS RACE 2024: LIVE or VIRTUAL
GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE! NEW RACE LAYOUT!
The 9th Annual Melissas Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K.
This event is a FUNDRAISER benefiting ADVENT HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE for brain cancer research. This event is in memory of Melissa Vosburg, a resident of Sanford and teacher at Midway Elementary School, who was lost to brain cancer in 2013. Hosted by Melissa Vosburg, Inc.
Melissas Story
Melissas Race is known as the race with a heart. Thank you from the bottom of OUR hearts for your support!
LOCATION: Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL
YOUTH PRICING:Registrants aged 14 and under can participate at a discount.The Youth 5K price is $25. This will be priced automatically based on the age of the participant.
PACKET PICKUP WALK UP REGISTRATIONTBD at Deviant Wolfe Brewing, SanfordSaturday, May 4 from 600a at Registration Tent, Civic Center Park, Sanford
RACE START TIME6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens7:15a National Anthem Opening Ceremony7:00a Wave 1 Starts (Recommended for competitive runners)7:05a Wave 2 Starts 7:10a Wave 3 Starts7:15a Wave 4 Starts8:15a Race ends8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony Butterfly Release
AWARDSIn addition to a great cause - brain cancer research - Melissas Race is also competitive! Top overall male and female, top masters (40) male and female and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 9 under, 10-14, 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
CREATE or JOIN A TEAMBegin registration process and select Create a Team when prompted. You can also create your team as a fundraising team by selecting Yes when asked.To join a team, begin registration process and select Join a Team when prompted. Choose the team you wish to join from the drop down menu. Your team will automatically be setup as a Fundraising team. As an added incentive, your fundraising will enter you into a drawing for a Team prize.
GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE! NEW RACE LAYOUT!
The 9th Annual Melissas Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K.
This event is a FUNDRAISER benefiting ADVENT HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE for brain cancer research. This event is in memory of Melissa Vosburg, a resident of Sanford and teacher at Midway Elementary School, who was lost to brain cancer in 2013. Hosted by Melissa Vosburg, Inc.
Melissas Story
Melissas Race is known as the race with a heart. Thank you from the bottom of OUR hearts for your support!
LOCATION: Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL
YOUTH PRICING:Registrants aged 14 and under can participate at a discount.The Youth 5K price is $25. This will be priced automatically based on the age of the participant.
PACKET PICKUP WALK UP REGISTRATIONTBD at Deviant Wolfe Brewing, SanfordSaturday, May 4 from 600a at Registration Tent, Civic Center Park, Sanford
RACE START TIME6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens7:15a National Anthem Opening Ceremony7:00a Wave 1 Starts (Recommended for competitive runners)7:05a Wave 2 Starts 7:10a Wave 3 Starts7:15a Wave 4 Starts8:15a Race ends8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony Butterfly Release
AWARDSIn addition to a great cause - brain cancer research - Melissas Race is also competitive! Top overall male and female, top masters (40) male and female and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 9 under, 10-14, 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
CREATE or JOIN A TEAMBegin registration process and select Create a Team when prompted. You can also create your team as a fundraising team by selecting Yes when asked.To join a team, begin registration process and select Join a Team when prompted. Choose the team you wish to join from the drop down menu. Your team will automatically be setup as a Fundraising team. As an added incentive, your fundraising will enter you into a drawing for a Team prize.
Races
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5K Wave 1 - Competitive
Sat 4th May 2024
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5K Wave 2
Sat 4th May 2024
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5K Wave 3
Sat 4th May 2024
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5k Wave 4
Sat 4th May 2024
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Virtual 5K Run or Walk
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