Run for the Gecko 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Run for the Gecko 5K on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard! This vibrant race promises not only an exhilarating 5K experience but also a fun-filled atmosphere for the whole family. Kick off the day with a 7:00 AM start time and take advantage of early packet pickup at the Wickham Park Community Center.
Participants can look forward to a variety of race amenities including birthday cupcakes for all finishers, stylish tri-blend shirts, and complimentary beer for those 21 and older. Kids will have their own special opportunity to join in the fun with the Li'l Gecko Kid's Run alongside Zippy the Gecko. Plus, you could win a $500 gift card in the random giveaway! With electronic timing, immediate results, and unique race-themed awards, the Run for the Gecko 5K is an event you won't want to miss. Sign up now and be part of a fantastic community event that supports Eau Gallie High School running programs!
Participants can look forward to a variety of race amenities including birthday cupcakes for all finishers, stylish tri-blend shirts, and complimentary beer for those 21 and older. Kids will have their own special opportunity to join in the fun with the Li'l Gecko Kid's Run alongside Zippy the Gecko. Plus, you could win a $500 gift card in the random giveaway! With electronic timing, immediate results, and unique race-themed awards, the Run for the Gecko 5K is an event you won't want to miss. Sign up now and be part of a fantastic community event that supports Eau Gallie High School running programs!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR THE GECKO 5K
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 10TH, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM
RACE AMENITIES:
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BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES FOR ALL FINISHERS
*
TRI-BLEND SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS (NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 4/10)
*
FREE BEER (21 & OLDER)
*
LI'L GECKO KID'S RUN WITH ZIPPY THE GECKO
*
BENEFITS EAU GALLIE HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING PROGRAMS
*
RANDOM GIVEAWAY OF $500 GIFT CARD
RUNNING ZONE SERIES AMENITIES
OUR SERIES RACES PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDING:
*
SERIES AWARDS OF $10,000 IN PRIZES
*
PLENTY OF FLUIDS ALONG THE COURSE AND FINISH AREA
*
SPLIT CLOCKS AT EACH MILE AND DIRECTIONAL MARKERS
*
ELECTRONIC TIMING WITH IMMEDIATE RESULTS
*
FINISHER CERTIFICATES & FINISH LINE VIDEO
*
UNIQUE RACE-THEMED AWARDS
PARTICIPATE IN ALL RACE SERIES EVENTS AND GET A FINISHER CUSTOM TERVIS! (SEE MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SERIES PAGE). ALL EVENTS HAVE A VIRTUAL OPTION. PARTICIPATION AND SUBMISSION OF RESULTS MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY FOR 7 RACE SERIES FINISHER TERVIS.
FEES
(ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.)
*
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: $35.00 ($40 RACE DAY)
*
KIDS REGISTRATION: $20.00 ($25 RACE DAY)
*
$5 OFF FOR NO SHIRT OPTION!
*
$5 OFF FOR NO MEDAL OPTION!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
SAVE TIME AND PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY!
RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP PRIOR TO RACE DAY AT RUNNING ZONE (3696 N. WICKHAM RD) ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
*
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
*
THURSDAY, MAY 8TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
*
FRIDAY, MAY 9TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
RACE DAY TIMETABLE:
5:45 AM PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS AT WICKHAM PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
6:45 AM PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION CLOSES
7:00 AM RACE START
8:00 AM* FREE KIDS RUNS (AGES 12 AND UNDER)
8:15 AM* AWARDS CEREMONY
*ESTIMATED TIMES
DOGS:
WE LOVE OUR FURRY FRIENDS. HOWEVER, DUE TO RACE PERMITTING AND INSURANCE, DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED AT OUR RACE UNLESS IT IS AN ADA SERVICE ANIMAL. IF YOU BRING YOUR PUP AND THEY ARE NOT AN ADA SERVICE ANIMAL, WE WILL KINDLY ASK YOU TO LEAVE THE RACE SITE AND TAKE YOUR FUR BABY HOME.
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 10TH, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM
RACE AMENITIES:
*
BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES FOR ALL FINISHERS
*
TRI-BLEND SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS (NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 4/10)
*
FREE BEER (21 & OLDER)
*
LI'L GECKO KID'S RUN WITH ZIPPY THE GECKO
*
BENEFITS EAU GALLIE HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING PROGRAMS
*
RANDOM GIVEAWAY OF $500 GIFT CARD
RUNNING ZONE SERIES AMENITIES
OUR SERIES RACES PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDING:
*
SERIES AWARDS OF $10,000 IN PRIZES
*
PLENTY OF FLUIDS ALONG THE COURSE AND FINISH AREA
*
SPLIT CLOCKS AT EACH MILE AND DIRECTIONAL MARKERS
*
ELECTRONIC TIMING WITH IMMEDIATE RESULTS
*
FINISHER CERTIFICATES & FINISH LINE VIDEO
*
UNIQUE RACE-THEMED AWARDS
PARTICIPATE IN ALL RACE SERIES EVENTS AND GET A FINISHER CUSTOM TERVIS! (SEE MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SERIES PAGE). ALL EVENTS HAVE A VIRTUAL OPTION. PARTICIPATION AND SUBMISSION OF RESULTS MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY FOR 7 RACE SERIES FINISHER TERVIS.
FEES
(ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.)
*
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: $35.00 ($40 RACE DAY)
*
KIDS REGISTRATION: $20.00 ($25 RACE DAY)
*
$5 OFF FOR NO SHIRT OPTION!
*
$5 OFF FOR NO MEDAL OPTION!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
SAVE TIME AND PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY!
RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP PRIOR TO RACE DAY AT RUNNING ZONE (3696 N. WICKHAM RD) ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
*
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
*
THURSDAY, MAY 8TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
*
FRIDAY, MAY 9TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
RACE DAY TIMETABLE:
5:45 AM PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS AT WICKHAM PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
6:45 AM PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION CLOSES
7:00 AM RACE START
8:00 AM* FREE KIDS RUNS (AGES 12 AND UNDER)
8:15 AM* AWARDS CEREMONY
*ESTIMATED TIMES
DOGS:
WE LOVE OUR FURRY FRIENDS. HOWEVER, DUE TO RACE PERMITTING AND INSURANCE, DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED AT OUR RACE UNLESS IT IS AN ADA SERVICE ANIMAL. IF YOU BRING YOUR PUP AND THEY ARE NOT AN ADA SERVICE ANIMAL, WE WILL KINDLY ASK YOU TO LEAVE THE RACE SITE AND TAKE YOUR FUR BABY HOME.
Races
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Run for the Gecko 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$38.50
OPENS 14 JAN 26Age-Based Pricing will be applied at checkout. $5 Off for No Shirt Option $5 Off for No Medal Option -
Run for the Gecko 5K VIRTUAL
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
$38.50
OPENS 14 JAN 26Age-Based Pricing will be applied at checkout. $5 Off for No Shirt Option $5 Off for No Medal Option
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Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne, 32935, FL, United States
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