Cancer Awareness 5K is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Melbourne, FL.
From the Organizer
5K charity run/walk
All proceeds will go towards Live Inspired Brevard
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
90°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
51%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Wfo, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
85,718
as of 2023
City Elevation
21 ft
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Melbourne than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Cancer Awareness 5K
Aug 29, 2026