
From the Organizer
Join the Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation in a timed 5K Run/Walk or a 1 mile fun walk at the Vero Beach Airport!
The Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2007, ultimately licensing the name of Bobby Jones in 2019 to become the Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation (Bobby Jones CSF). Our goal is to raise awareness and find a cure for Chiari malformation (CM), syringomyelia (SM) and related disorders.
We have funded over $6 million dollars worth of education and research projects/meetings and have impacted more than 3.5 million people in the United States, and more around the world, who are looking for answers.
Our Mission Statement: To advance knowledge through research and to educate the medical, allied sciences and lay community about Chiari malformation, syringomyelia and related disorders
Race t-shirts and finisher medals for 5K participants, with potential to earn more prizes with fundraising! **NOTE: The 1-Mile race does NOT come with a 5k t-shirt or medal. If you would like a medal and 5K T-shirt, please register for the 5K distance.
Professional race timing for all 5K participants
Awards ceremony for age group winners in the 5K race
Bobby Jones CSF unite4answers t-shirts for participants who donate or raise at least $50
Post-race refreshments
Friday, December 4, 2026 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
American Icon Brewery (1133 19th Pl, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Vero Beach Regional Airport, 2660 Airport Drive N.
3:15 PM: Late Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
4:15 PM: Late Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
4:30 PM: 5K Start!
4:35 PM: 1 Mile Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
Top three (3) overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Top three (3) M & F in each age group: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Adult 5K: $35 through 12/4 ($40 on Race Day)
Child 5K (12 & under) pricing: $25 through 12/4 ($30 on Race Day)
1 Mile Untimed Walk - All Ages: Donation Based
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vero Beach Intl Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
22 ft
Nearest Airport
VRB
Vero Beach Regional Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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2026 Vero Beach, FL unite4answers 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk
Dec 5, 2026