Run for the Kids Challenge 2026
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $69.90 - $96.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run for the Kids Challenge 2026, taking place on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Brevard. This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a 15K challenge, supporting the incredible children and families of Brevard County. Join your community in making a positive impact as all proceeds will benefit three local organizations dedicated to providing essential funding, resources, and assistance to families in need.
The race series features three thrilling events, starting with the Tooth Trot 5K on January 24th, followed by the Brevard PALS 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness on February 21st, and concluding with the Brianna Marie Foundation 5K on February 28th. Participants will not only have the chance to earn fantastic medals and special awards for top finishers but also contribute to a noble cause that has been uplifting families in Brevard for the past seven years. Can't make it to the event in person? No problem! Sign up for the virtual run option and receive a series finisher medal by mail at the end of March. Join us in this wonderful celebration of community, health
The race series features three thrilling events, starting with the Tooth Trot 5K on January 24th, followed by the Brevard PALS 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness on February 21st, and concluding with the Brianna Marie Foundation 5K on February 28th. Participants will not only have the chance to earn fantastic medals and special awards for top finishers but also contribute to a noble cause that has been uplifting families in Brevard for the past seven years. Can't make it to the event in person? No problem! Sign up for the virtual run option and receive a series finisher medal by mail at the end of March. Join us in this wonderful celebration of community, health
Organiser's Description
JOIN RUNNERS AND WALKERS TO TAKE ON 15K IN THE 2026 THREE-RACE CHALLENGE!!
ADULTS AND KIDS RUNNING AND WALKING FOR BREVARD'S FAMILIES. SUPPORTING BREVARD COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TAKES AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE BETTER GOOD. IT ALSO TAKES AWARENESS AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THREE BREVARD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FUNDING, RESOURCES, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
THE RACE SERIES CONSISTS OF:
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TOOTH TROT 5K ON JANUARY 24, 2026
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BREVARD PALS 5K RUN/WALK FOR AUTISM AWARENESS ON FEBRUARY 21, 2026
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BRIANNA MARIE FOUNDATION 5K ON FEB 28, 2026
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FANTASTIC MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO ALL RACE SERIES REGISTRANTS AS WELL AS SPECIAL AWARDS FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD COMBINED 3-RACE TIME FOR FEMALE AND MALE CATEGORY... BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING 3 IMPORTANT NON-PROFIT CHARITIES ALL LOCATED RIGHT HERE IN BREVARD COUNTY. THESE THREE RACES HAVE BEEN WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN BREVARD COUNTY AND BEYOND.
VIRTUAL RUN/WALK OPTION: CANT PARTICIPATE IN PERSON FOR THESE RACES? SIGN UP FOR OUR VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WE WILL MAIL YOU THE SERIES FINISHER MEDAL AT THE END OF MARCH! THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN HELPING MANY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES!
(IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A RACE SERIES SPONSOR AND SHOWING YOUR COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY - PLEASE CONTACT THE "RACE FOR THE KIDS CHALLENGE" DIRECTOR: DAVID SCHOLL AT [email protected]).
ADULTS AND KIDS RUNNING AND WALKING FOR BREVARD'S FAMILIES. SUPPORTING BREVARD COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TAKES AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE BETTER GOOD. IT ALSO TAKES AWARENESS AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THREE BREVARD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FUNDING, RESOURCES, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
THE RACE SERIES CONSISTS OF:
*
TOOTH TROT 5K ON JANUARY 24, 2026
*
BREVARD PALS 5K RUN/WALK FOR AUTISM AWARENESS ON FEBRUARY 21, 2026
*
BRIANNA MARIE FOUNDATION 5K ON FEB 28, 2026
*
FANTASTIC MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO ALL RACE SERIES REGISTRANTS AS WELL AS SPECIAL AWARDS FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD COMBINED 3-RACE TIME FOR FEMALE AND MALE CATEGORY... BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING 3 IMPORTANT NON-PROFIT CHARITIES ALL LOCATED RIGHT HERE IN BREVARD COUNTY. THESE THREE RACES HAVE BEEN WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN BREVARD COUNTY AND BEYOND.
VIRTUAL RUN/WALK OPTION: CANT PARTICIPATE IN PERSON FOR THESE RACES? SIGN UP FOR OUR VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WE WILL MAIL YOU THE SERIES FINISHER MEDAL AT THE END OF MARCH! THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN HELPING MANY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES!
(IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A RACE SERIES SPONSOR AND SHOWING YOUR COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY - PLEASE CONTACT THE "RACE FOR THE KIDS CHALLENGE" DIRECTOR: DAVID SCHOLL AT [email protected]).
Races
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Adult Individual Registration
Incl. $5.80 Fee & Race Shirts (For Individual Races, No Series Shirt)
Sat 24th January 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$85.80
OPENS TOMORROWIn order to guarantee a shirt size from each race, your registration must be completed by 12/31/25. After that time period the quantities may be limited, and shirts may not be available. -
Child Individual Registration
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Race Shirts (For Individual Races, No Series Shirt)
Sat 24th January 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$69.90
OPENS TOMORROWIn order to guarantee a shirt size from each race, your registration must be completed by 12/31/25. After that time period the quantities may be limited, and shirts may not be available. -
Adult Virtual Registration
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Race Shirts (For Individual Races, No Series Shirt)
$96.40
OPENS TOMORROWIn order to guarantee a shirt size from each race, your registration must be completed by 12/31/25. After that time period the quantities may be limited, and shirts may not be available. -
Child Virtual Registration
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Race Shirts (For Individual Races, No Series Shirt)
$80.50
OPENS TOMORROWIn order to guarantee a shirt size from each race, your registration must be completed by 12/31/25. After that time period the quantities may be limited, and shirts may not be available.
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