WAYS Race to Independence 5K
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, in Melbourne, Brevard for the WAYS Race to Independence 5K event, organized by WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life. This event aims to benefit youth in Brevard County aged 15-25 who are transitioning out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness, or are unaccompanied. WAYS provides essential services such as case management, mental health support, food services, and more to help these young individuals on their journey to independence. The event will feature a 5K race with registration opening at 7:00 AM and the race starting at 8:00 AM at Space Coast Field of Dreams. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, and all participants will receive a free race t-shirt. Register now to support this great cause and make a difference in the lives of youth in need.
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
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Run/Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025
$35.00
FREE RACE T-SHIRT TO THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS!
WAYS Race to Independence 5K