WAYS Race to Independence 5K
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location West Melbourne, Florida
- Price $43.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the WAYS Race to Independence 5K on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the beautiful Space Coast Field of Dreams in West Melbourne, Brevard! This uplifting event is a fantastic opportunity to support Wraparound Youth Services (WAYS) for Life, dedicated to helping youth aged 15-25 transition from foster care to independence. Lace up your running shoes and participate in a meaningful 5K race that not only promotes health and wellness but also benefits the vital services provided to young people in our community, including mental health support, life skills training, and career pathways.
The day kicks off with registration and packet pickup at 7:00 AM, leading up to the race starting at 8:00 AM. Be among the first 100 registrants to receive a free race t-shirt! With awards for the top finishers in various categories and age groups, this event promises to be both competitive and fun. Secure your spot today with registration fees at just $35 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under (prices increase on race day). Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit!
The day kicks off with registration and packet pickup at 7:00 AM, leading up to the race starting at 8:00 AM. Be among the first 100 registrants to receive a free race t-shirt! With awards for the top finishers in various categories and age groups, this event promises to be both competitive and fun. Secure your spot today with registration fees at just $35 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under (prices increase on race day). Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit!
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 & up
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 & up
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)
$43.50
CLOSEDFREE RACE T-SHIRT TO THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS!
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