Quail Valley Charities 5K Walk/Run
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Quail Valley Charities 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Vero Beach, Indian River. This vibrant event is not just a race; it's a celebration of community spirit, all while supporting a great cause! Since its inception in 2001, Quail Valley Charities has been dedicated to benefiting children and their education in Indian River County.
Participants can look forward to a scenic 5K route through the beautiful Riomar area, along with a special 1-Mile Fun Run for participants aged 14 and under. The day kicks off with early packet pickup on January 30, and on race day, registration opens at 6:45 AM. The Fun Run starts at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:00 AM. Runners will enjoy cool T-shirts for the first 200 registrants, along with exciting awards in various age categories. Plus, there’s a Kids Zone featuring face painting, balloon twisting, and bounce houses to keep the little ones entertained. With a complimentary entry fee and donations encouraged, this event promises a fulfilling day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy. Don’t
Participants can look forward to a scenic 5K route through the beautiful Riomar area, along with a special 1-Mile Fun Run for participants aged 14 and under. The day kicks off with early packet pickup on January 30, and on race day, registration opens at 6:45 AM. The Fun Run starts at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:00 AM. Runners will enjoy cool T-shirts for the first 200 registrants, along with exciting awards in various age categories. Plus, there’s a Kids Zone featuring face painting, balloon twisting, and bounce houses to keep the little ones entertained. With a complimentary entry fee and donations encouraged, this event promises a fulfilling day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy. Don’t
Organiser's Description
TO BENEFIT: QUAIL VALLEY CHARITIES IS A 501(C)(3). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2001, QUAIL VALLEY CHARITIES HAS DEDICATED THEIR FUNDING TO SELECTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, WHICH FOCUSES SOLELY ON CHILDREN AND THEIR EDUCATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON QUAIL VALLEY CHARITIES, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.QUAILVALLEYGOLFCLUB.COM/CHARITIES [https://www.quailvalleygolfclub.com/charities].
RACE AMENITIES:
*
SCENIC ROUTE THROUGH RIOMAR
*
COOL T-SHIRTS (FIRST 200 RUNNERS)
*
AWESOME AWARDS
*
FOOD & BEVERAGES AT THE RACE
*
KIDS ZONE TO INCLUDE FACE PAINTING, BALLOON TWISTING, BOUNCE HOUSES, AND MORE!
TIME TABLE:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026: QUAIL VALLEY RIVER CLUB
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: EARLY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026: QUAIL VALLEY RIVER CLUB
6:45 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP OPENS
7:15 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP FOR 1 MILE CLOSES
7:30 AM: 1- MILE FUN RUN START! (FOR PARTICIPANTS 14 & UNDER)
_* AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING 1-MILE FUN RUN_
7:45 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP FOR 5K CLOSES
8:00 AM: 5K WALK/RUN START!
_* AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING 5K_
AWARDS FOR 1 MILE:
OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE
AGE GROUP (TOP 3 M & F): 6 AND UNDER, 7-9, 10-12, 13-14
AWARDS FOR 5K:
OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE
AGE GROUPS (TOP 3 M & F): 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
TEAMS FOR 5K (TOP 3 FASTEST AND THE LARGEST TEAM)
ENTRY FEE: COMPLIMENTARY/DONATIONS ENCOURAGED OR $20 ON DAY OF RACE.
_*PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARRIVE TO REGISTER AFTER 7:15 AM FOR THE 1 MILE, OR 7:45 AM FOR THE 5K, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECEIVE A RACE BIB*_
RACE AMENITIES:
*
SCENIC ROUTE THROUGH RIOMAR
*
COOL T-SHIRTS (FIRST 200 RUNNERS)
*
AWESOME AWARDS
*
FOOD & BEVERAGES AT THE RACE
*
KIDS ZONE TO INCLUDE FACE PAINTING, BALLOON TWISTING, BOUNCE HOUSES, AND MORE!
TIME TABLE:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026: QUAIL VALLEY RIVER CLUB
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: EARLY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026: QUAIL VALLEY RIVER CLUB
6:45 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP OPENS
7:15 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP FOR 1 MILE CLOSES
7:30 AM: 1- MILE FUN RUN START! (FOR PARTICIPANTS 14 & UNDER)
_* AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING 1-MILE FUN RUN_
7:45 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP FOR 5K CLOSES
8:00 AM: 5K WALK/RUN START!
_* AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING 5K_
AWARDS FOR 1 MILE:
OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE
AGE GROUP (TOP 3 M & F): 6 AND UNDER, 7-9, 10-12, 13-14
AWARDS FOR 5K:
OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE
AGE GROUPS (TOP 3 M & F): 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
TEAMS FOR 5K (TOP 3 FASTEST AND THE LARGEST TEAM)
ENTRY FEE: COMPLIMENTARY/DONATIONS ENCOURAGED OR $20 ON DAY OF RACE.
_*PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARRIVE TO REGISTER AFTER 7:15 AM FOR THE 1 MILE, OR 7:45 AM FOR THE 5K, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECEIVE A RACE BIB*_
Races
-
5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 31st January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS 01 SEP -
1-Mile Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 31st January 2026 (7:30AM EST)
Free
OPENS 01 SEP
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewQuail Valley Charities 5K Walk/Run
