Ninja 5K
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Ninja 5K on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, held at the stunning South Beach Park in Vero Beach, Indian River! This is not just any run; it's a chance to unleash your inner ninja while sporting your most creative ninja costume. Join the Vero Beach Karate Association for a fun-filled day that promises excitement for participants of all ages, including a free kids run with prizes!
The Ninja 5K is more than a race; it's an opportunity to support a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the United States Karate Jiu Jitsu Scholarship Fund, which has been helping Black Belt High School seniors pursue their college dreams since 2001. Runners will enjoy race amenities like T-shirts, post-race refreshments, and an awards ceremony celebrating top finishers across various age groups. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of running and camaraderie!
The Ninja 5K is more than a race; it's an opportunity to support a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the United States Karate Jiu Jitsu Scholarship Fund, which has been helping Black Belt High School seniors pursue their college dreams since 2001. Runners will enjoy race amenities like T-shirts, post-race refreshments, and an awards ceremony celebrating top finishers across various age groups. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of running and camaraderie!
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)
Races
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Ninja 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.50
OPENS 01 MAY 26 -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.50
OPENS 02 MAY 26
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