Melbourne 9/11 Memorial 5K
Melbourne 9/11 Memorial 5K is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Melbourne, FL, with entry fees from $35 to $40.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Location
- Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne, FL
- Price
- $35–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come join us for the 7th annual 9/11 Memorial 5K to benefit the Melbourne Firefighters!
LOCATION:
Eau Gallie Square
1453 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, September 4th at Running Zone
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Registration & Packet Pickup
Saturday, September 5th at Eau Gallie Square
6:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Begins
7:15 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends
7:30 AM: 5K Start!
*Awards Ceremony Immediately Following Race
AWARDS:
Awesome Awards to be given to the following finishers:
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Top 3 M & F in each Age Group: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Fastest Team (Minimum of 4; Must be Co-ed)
Fastest First Responder Team (Minimum of 4)
Fastest First Responder in Gear - Pants, Jacket, & Air Tank
Fastest First Responder Team of 4 in Gear
FEES: Until 09/3 09/4 & Race Day
5K Run/Walk $40 $45
Team (per person) $35 $40
*Shirts size and availability not guaranteed after 8/10
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
88°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
50%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Melbourne, FL
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.
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44
Days to train
- Race
- Melbourne 9/11 Memorial 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne, FL
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Melbourne 9/11 Memorial 5K
Sep 5, 2026