Ninja 5K
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Ninja 5K on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, taking place at the beautiful South Beach Park in Vero Beach, Indian River. This unique event, hosted by the Vero Beach Karate Association, invites participants to unleash their inner ninja by donning their best ninja costumes as they tackle the 5K course. The Ninja 5K is not just a race; it's a celebration of community, health, and the spirit of martial arts, all while supporting a great cause—the USKJA College Scholarship Fund that benefits deserving Black Belt seniors heading to college.
Participants can look forward to a range of exciting features, including race t-shirts (sizes not guaranteed for late registrants), a free kids run with prizes, and post-race refreshments. The day kicks off early, with registration and packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the race starting promptly at 8:00 AM. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, ensuring a thrilling atmosphere for competitors of all ages. Don't miss out on this chance to run, have fun, and contribute to an inspiring cause in the heart of Vero Beach!
Participants can look forward to a range of exciting features, including race t-shirts (sizes not guaranteed for late registrants), a free kids run with prizes, and post-race refreshments. The day kicks off early, with registration and packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the race starting promptly at 8:00 AM. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, ensuring a thrilling atmosphere for competitors of all ages. Don't miss out on this chance to run, have fun, and contribute to an inspiring cause in the heart of Vero Beach!
Organiser's Description
Join Vero Beach Karate Association for the NINJA 5K at South Beach Park! To go along with our Ninja theme we want to see your BEST Ninja costume while participating in this FUN and EXCITING run!
ABOUT VERO BEACH KARATE ASSOCIATION & USKJA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
The Vero Beach Karate Association has been teaching martial arts in Indian River County for 53 years, offering family-oriented karate and self-defense instruction. Our founder, Mr. Willis, decided in the early years of this Association that the martial arts program could be a vehicle for developing people in all areas of their lives, physically, mentally, and socially.
Academic success is very important in our program, and we encourage it in many ways. The pinnacle of our support comes from our scholarship program, which began in 2001 and became a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) under the name United States Karate Jiu Jitsu Scholarship Fund. Each year, Black Belt High School Seniors are awarded money to go towards college. Students who earn their Black Belts with VBKA and are going to college can receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000.
RACE AMENITIES:
* Race T-shirts - sizes not guaranteed for late registrants
* Free kids run with prizes
* Post-race refreshments
* Awards ceremony for age group winners
EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, October 10th: Vero Beach Karate Association (1355 29th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
12:00 PM-4:00 PM: Packet Pickup and Registration
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Saturday, October 11th: South Beach Park (1702 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963)
7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 AM: Race Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters M & F (40+)
Top 3 M & F in each age group:
13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Award for Fastest Team & Largest Team (top 4 people will be scored for fastest team)
RACE FEES:
Adult $35 through 10/10 ($40 Race Day)
Child $25 through 10/10 ($30 Race Day)
ABOUT VERO BEACH KARATE ASSOCIATION & USKJA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
The Vero Beach Karate Association has been teaching martial arts in Indian River County for 53 years, offering family-oriented karate and self-defense instruction. Our founder, Mr. Willis, decided in the early years of this Association that the martial arts program could be a vehicle for developing people in all areas of their lives, physically, mentally, and socially.
Academic success is very important in our program, and we encourage it in many ways. The pinnacle of our support comes from our scholarship program, which began in 2001 and became a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) under the name United States Karate Jiu Jitsu Scholarship Fund. Each year, Black Belt High School Seniors are awarded money to go towards college. Students who earn their Black Belts with VBKA and are going to college can receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000.
RACE AMENITIES:
* Race T-shirts - sizes not guaranteed for late registrants
* Free kids run with prizes
* Post-race refreshments
* Awards ceremony for age group winners
EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, October 10th: Vero Beach Karate Association (1355 29th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
12:00 PM-4:00 PM: Packet Pickup and Registration
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Saturday, October 11th: South Beach Park (1702 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963)
7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 AM: Race Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters M & F (40+)
Top 3 M & F in each age group:
13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Award for Fastest Team & Largest Team (top 4 people will be scored for fastest team)
RACE FEES:
Adult $35 through 10/10 ($40 Race Day)
Child $25 through 10/10 ($30 Race Day)
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