Space Coast Runners Youth Series Races
Space Coast Runners Youth Series Races is a running race on September 19, 2026 – March 6, 2027 in Melbourne, FL.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 – March 6, 2027 (51 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
LOOKING TO INTRODUCE YOUR CHILD TO RUNNING?
Space Coast Runners’ Youth Series presented by Runner2Runner Foundation offers FUN RUNS (ages 12 & under) at 6 different track events in conjunction with the SCR Runner of the Year Series 2025-2026. These non-competitive runs are FREE!
RACE DISTANCES vary per age group
⭐ 100 meters for 3 years & under
⭐ 200 meters for ages 4- 6 years
⭐ 400 meters for ages 7 - 10 years
⭐ 800 meters for ages 11 - 12 years
New this season! After each of the age groups have run their designated distance races, we'll offer Kid's Open 100m and 400m races for any child wanting to run a different distance or to experience even more race excitement.
PRIZES & AWARDS
- A fun, custom award at the finish of each race is given to every child to recognize their participation and efforts. Collect all 6 for a complete 2025 - 2026 Youth Series set.
- Any child who completes all 6 runs this season will receive the special Ran All Races Limited Edition Backpack. Additionally, they will be recognized at the SCR Celebration Night at the end of the season.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
- The Youth Series races are free to all kids 12 & under!
- Register online for the race(s) your child will attend this season.
- Each race will be held at a local high school track on a Saturday morning. Warm ups will begin around 8:50am with with races commencing at 9am. We suggest arriving by 8:45am.
- Parents or guardians should go to the SCR Tent prior to the scheduled Youth fun run to CHECK IN and pick up the child's race bib.
- Every child will receive a participation award at the end of each race.
- For a child to be eligible for the annual Youth Series Ran All Races Challenge award, they must complete all 6 races in-person.
- The Youth Series awards will be presented at the SCR Awards Night which will be held in June 2026.
- Parents do not need to register themselves for the Youth Series events. Registration is for kids 12 years of age and under only.
Want to make a real impact for kids in Brevard County?
Become a sponsor of the SCR Youth Series—our totally free racing program for kids ages 12 & under. We’re looking for community-minded businesses to help us bring SIX exciting youth races to life this season. Click to view: 2025 SCR Youth Series Sponsorship packet!
Interested in Volunteering? If you would like to volunteer at an event, please email Youth Series coordinator, Lauren Malfitano at youth@spacecoastrunners.org.
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
73°
Chance of Rain
50%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Wfo, 7 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Space Coast Runners Youth Series Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- Space Coast Runners Youth Series Races
- Date
- September 19, 2026 – March 6, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Space Coast Runners Youth Series Races
Sep 19, 2026