#Be A Buddy 5K
#Be A Buddy 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in West Melbourne, FL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
To Benefit: The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development, a Florida based 501c3 non-profit EIN# 47-2763126 serving Brevard County and beyond since 2015. The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and special needs and their families through funding and facilitating education, safety, sports and arts programs. The #BeABuddy 5K celebrates the Be a Buddy Initiative which includes our Peer Buddy and Buddy Ambassador program, bullying prevention education, and safety initiatives to connect families with law enforcement and first responders. The Parker Foundation is thankful for the opportunity to provide events where individuals, businesses and organizations can come together to help integrate special needs families into their communities.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
84°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Melbourne, FL
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at #Be A Buddy 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
86
Days to train
- Race
- #Be A Buddy 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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#Be A Buddy 5K
Oct 17, 2026