WAYS Race to Independence 5K
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $38.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the WAYS Race to Independence 5K on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard! This exciting event is designed to support Wraparound Youth Services (WAYS), which empowers young individuals aged 15-25 in Brevard County who are navigating the challenges of aging out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness, or facing unaccompanied youth situations.
The race will kick off at 8:00 AM at the Space Coast Field of Dreams, with early packet pickup available the day before. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled morning, complete with awards for the top finishers in various categories and a special free race t-shirt for the first 100 registrants! With registration fees set at just $35 for adults and $25 for children under 12, this is not only a fantastic way to stay active but also a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. Lace up your running shoes and be part of a community effort that makes a real difference in the lives of local youth!
The race will kick off at 8:00 AM at the Space Coast Field of Dreams, with early packet pickup available the day before. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled morning, complete with awards for the top finishers in various categories and a special free race t-shirt for the first 100 registrants! With registration fees set at just $35 for adults and $25 for children under 12, this is not only a fantastic way to stay active but also a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. Lace up your running shoes and be part of a community effort that makes a real difference in the lives of local youth!
Organiser's Description
TO BENEFIT
WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life provides wraparound youth services to youth in Brevard County ages 15-25, who are aging out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth of our community on their journey to independence. We equip them with the essential tools and resources vital for navigating the challenges of adulthood. WAYS offers a multitude of services to youth in Brevard County including case management, mental health, food services, identification services, legal, career pathways, secondary education, life skills program and even a GED FastTrack on site.
CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WAYS FOR LIFE [https://www.waysforlife.org/waysforlife-5k-race-fundraiser-2025]
SPONSOR REGISTRATION LINK [https://waysforlife.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/19106]
VOLUNTEER LINK [https://waysforlife.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Index/6935]
TIME TABLE
Friday, March 28th Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd)
10:00 AM-6:30 PM: Early Packet Pickup and Registration
Saturday, March 29th: Space Coast Field of Dreams (3053
Fell Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 AM: 5K Race Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
FREE RACE T-SHIRT FOR THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS1
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
Largest Team
FEES
Adult $35 through 3/28 (race day $40)
child (12 & under) $25 through 3/28 (race day $30)
WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life provides wraparound youth services to youth in Brevard County ages 15-25, who are aging out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth of our community on their journey to independence. We equip them with the essential tools and resources vital for navigating the challenges of adulthood. WAYS offers a multitude of services to youth in Brevard County including case management, mental health, food services, identification services, legal, career pathways, secondary education, life skills program and even a GED FastTrack on site.
CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WAYS FOR LIFE [https://www.waysforlife.org/waysforlife-5k-race-fundraiser-2025]
SPONSOR REGISTRATION LINK [https://waysforlife.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/19106]
VOLUNTEER LINK [https://waysforlife.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Index/6935]
TIME TABLE
Friday, March 28th Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd)
10:00 AM-6:30 PM: Early Packet Pickup and Registration
Saturday, March 29th: Space Coast Field of Dreams (3053
Fell Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 AM: 5K Race Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
FREE RACE T-SHIRT FOR THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS1
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
Largest Team
FEES
Adult $35 through 3/28 (race day $40)
child (12 & under) $25 through 3/28 (race day $30)
Races
-
Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.50
FREE RACE T-SHIRT TO THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS!
WAYS Race to Independence 5K