8th Annual CAPE Crusader 5K
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Sun Splash Park, 611 S Atlantic Ave, 32118
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Double-check key detailsRun or walk on Daytona's famous beach to celebrate and support local citizens with Autism during International Autism Awareness month.
- Festive
- For a Cause
Festive
For a CauseWho it's for
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
Join the 8th Annual CAPE Crusader 5K, a beach run and walk on Daytona Beach's "World's Most Famous Beach." This event is a heartfelt celebration supporting local citizens with Autism, coinciding with International Autism Awareness month. Participants are invited to show their support and help "LIGHT IT UP BLUE" for Autism, joining families worldwide in this meaningful initiative. It's an opportunity to connect with community while enjoying a unique beachside experience.
What to expect
- Experience a unique 5K run or walk directly on the sand of Daytona's "World's Most Famous Beach."
- Join a community celebration for International Autism Awareness month.
- Show your support for local citizens with Autism and help "LIGHT IT UP BLUE."
Standout details
- 8th Annual event
- Run or walk on Daytona Beach sand
- Supports Autism Awareness
- On the World's Most Famous Beach
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $28.00
Opens Jan 7, 2026, 10:50 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
CAPE Crusader VIRTUAL 5K
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $28.00
Opens Jan 7, 2026, 10:50 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
- Beach / sand
- Rolling
- Timed race
Difficulty
Steady Effort
Steady EffortBeachy + rolling
5K distance, sandy or beach-style terrain, rolling area
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Join us for our 8th Annual CAPE CRUSADERS 5K Beach Run & Walk on April 4th to take part and show your support as we run or walk on the World’s Most Famous Beach in celebration of our local citizens with Autism. We are lucky this year that we can celebrate International Autism Awareness month with families all over the world as they LIGHT IT UP BLUE for Autism on all major monuments of every major city across the Earth! Join us on April 4th at 9 a.m. at the Sun Splash Park for our event.
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