
From the Organizer
Teams of 5 to 10 runners compete for prizes for each of the three Summer Sizzler races (Summer Solstice 5K, Downtown Dash 5K, and Beach to Beach 5K) as well as a Team Grand Prize for the team that wins the combined three-race series competition! Here's how it works - you get a team of at least 5 but no more than 10 runners together, and enter each race in the Series (or use the Three-Race Bundle for a better price). At each race, your team is scored just like in Cross Country - the top five runners on the team are scored, by adding up the OVERALL PLACE each runner finishes in the race. Lowest score wins, and if there's a tie score, the tie is broken by the sixth runner's place.
The Summer Solstice 5K takes place at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach, and race proceeds will benefit area cross country teams. The other two races in the Summer Sizzler Race Series are the Downtown Dash 5K Saturday July 26 at Flagler Park in Stuart, and the Beach To Beach 5K Run Friday August 23 at the beach in Jensen Beach.
The Summer Solstice 5K course will be paved roads, residential streets and some concrete sidewalk.
Finisher's awards, age group awards every five years from 10 and Under to 80 and Over, and a handful of raffle prizes means that everyone will walk away with something! Post-race refreshments, two on-course water stops, chip timing start to finish line, and quality cotton/poly blend t-shirts to the first 200 entrants are all included. Come join us at the crack of dawn and run one of the fastest flattest 5K courses you'll ever find! You know this will be a quality event because Mike Melton is organizing it! Enter now at $45 until June 15, when entry jumps to $50. TC Running Premium members receive a 10% discount! Pre-race packet pickup at Fleet Feet Stuart running store from 2 PM until 6 PM on Friday June 20. Sign up today!
Events
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
88°
Typical Low
76°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Nettles Is, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
465
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
VRB
Vero Beach Regional Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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12
Days to train
Coming Up
Downtown Dash 5K Run
4 miles away
Fleet Feet 9th annual Furnace 5K Run and Kids Dash
4 miles away
Beach to Beach 5K Run
4 miles away
Martin County Healthy Start's Madison's Miracles Remembrance Walk & 5K Run For Babies Gone Too Soon - Saturday, October 17 th - 7:30AM - Memorial Park
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Summer Solstice 5K Run
Jun 20, 2026