Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery is a running race on May 8, 2027 in Sanford, FL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- May 8, 2027 (184 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
MELISSA'S RACE 2027: LIVE or VIRTUAL presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE!
The 11th Annual Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K.
Melissa's Race is known as the race with a heart. Thank you from the bottom of OUR hearts for your support!
LOCATION:
Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL
YOUTH PRICING:
Registrants aged 12 and under can participate at a discount.
The Youth 5K price is $10 off adult pricing for participants age 12 and under on Race Day.
RACE START TIME
6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
6:30a National Anthem & Opening Ceremony
7:00a Race starts
8:15a Race ends
8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release
Events
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sanford, 1 mi from the venue.
About Sanford, FL
Population
62,292
as of 2023
City Elevation
47 ft
Nearest Airport
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 3 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
184
Days to train
- Race
- Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
- Date
- May 8, 2027
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Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
May 8, 2027