Run for the Kids Challenge 2027

  • Date Sat 23rd January 2027
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Melbourne, Florida
  • Price $69.90 - $85.80
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the Run for the Kids Challenge 2027! On Saturday, January 23, 2027, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard, participants will have the opportunity to tackle a 15K challenge alongside runners and walkers of all ages. This vibrant event is designed to support Brevard County children and families, with all proceeds going to three local non-profit organizations dedicated to providing essential resources and assistance.

The race series features not just the thrilling Tooth Trot 5K on January 23, but also includes the Brevard PALS 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness on February 20 and the Brianna Marie Foundation 5K on February 27. Participants can look forward to fantastic medals, special awards for top finishers, and a new addition for 2027: exclusive Run for the Kids shirts! For those unable to join in person, there's a virtual run/walk option that allows you to participate from anywhere and still receive your finisher medal and race shirts. Join us in this uplifting event as we come together to make a meaningful impact for children and families in our community!

Organiser's Description

JOIN RUNNERS AND WALKERS TO TAKE ON 15K IN THE 2027 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 23, 2027

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BREVARD PALS 5K RUN/WALK FOR AUTISM AWARENESS ON FEBRUARY 20, 2027

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BRIANNA MARIE FOUNDATION 5K ON FEB 27, 2027

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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 9 YEARS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN BREVARD COUNTY AND BEYOND.

* NEW in 2027- Run for the Kids SHIRTS!



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 AND ALL THE RACE SHIRTS AT THE END OF FEBRUARY! 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 RFTKINFO@GMAIL.COM).

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Races

  • Adult Individual Registration

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Race Shirts (For Individual Races and Series)

    Sat 23rd January 2027 (8:00AM EST)

    $85.80

    In order to guarantee a shirt size from each race, your registration must be completed by 12/31/26. 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 and Series)

    Sat 23rd January 2027 (8:00AM EST)

    $69.90

    In order to guarantee a shirt size from each race, your registration must be completed by 12/31/26. After that time period the quantities may be limited, and shirts may not be available.
  • Adult Virtual Registration

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Race Shirts (For Individual Races and Series)

    $85.80

    In order to guarantee a shirt size from each race, your registration must be completed by 12/31/26. After that time period the quantities may be limited, and shirts may not be available.
  • Child Virtual Registration

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & Race Shirts (For Individual Races and Series)

    $69.90

    In order to guarantee a shirt size from each race, your registration must be completed by 12/31/26. After that time period the quantities may be limited, and shirts may not be available.

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2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne, 32935, FL, United States

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