WAYS Race to Independence 5K
WAYS Race to Independence 5K is a running race on March 27, 2027 in West Melbourne, FL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- March 27, 2027 (264 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
To Benefit
WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life provides wraparound youth services to youth in Brevard County ages 15-25, who are aging out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth of our community on their journey to independence. We equip them with the essential tools and resources vital for navigating the challenges of adulthood. WAYS offers a multitude of services to youth in Brevard County including case management, mental health, food services, identification services, legal, career pathways, secondary education, life skills program and even a GED FastTrack on site.
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Sponsor Registration Link
Volunteer Link
Time Table
Friday, March 26th: Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd)
10:00 AM-6:30 PM: Early Packet Pickup and Registration
Saturday, March 27th: Space Coast Field of Dreams (3053
Fell Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 AM: 5K Race Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
FREE RACE T-SHIRT FOR THE FIRST 150 REGISTRANTS1
Awards
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters M & F (40+)
Top 3 M & F in each age group:
13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up
Largest Team
Fees
Adult: $35 through 3/26 (race day $40)
Child: (12 & under) $25 through 3/26 (race day $30)
Events
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WAYS Race to Independence 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
264
Days to train
- Race
- WAYS Race to Independence 5K
- Date
- March 27, 2027
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to West Melbourne than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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WAYS Race to Independence 5K
Mar 27, 2027