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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 (179 days to go)
Price
$35
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

MELISSA'S RACE 2027: In-Person or Virtual presented by Orlando Neurosurgery

GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE! 

The 12th 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:
Participants ages 12 and under are eligible for a $10 discount on 5K registration. Participant age is determined as of Race Day. 

RACE START TIME
6:00 AM | Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
6:30 AM | National Anthem & Opening Ceremony
7:00 AM | Race Starts
8:15 AM | Race Ends
8:30 AM | Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release

Events

In-Person 5K Run/Walk$35

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.

Sunrise 6:38 AMSunset 8:04 PMDaylight 13h 26m

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.

179

Days to train

Race
Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
Date
May 8, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 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 held in Sanford, Florida on May 8, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery?
Saturday, May 8, 2027 in Sanford, Florida at 401 E Seminole Blvd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery

May 8, 2027

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