#Be A Buddy 5K
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- West Melbourne, FL
- Space Coast Field of Dreams, 3053 Fell Road, 32904
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersPerks & features
- Food & Drink
- Medal
- Shirt
Food & Drink
Medal
ShirtFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.50
Opens Feb 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Oct 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.50
Opens Feb 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Oct 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
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From the organizer
To Benefit: The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development, a Florida based 501c3 non-profit EIN# 47-2763126 serving Brevard County and beyond since 2015. The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and special needs and their families through funding and facilitating education, safety, sports and arts programs. The #BeABuddy 5K celebrates the Be a Buddy Initiative which includes our Peer Buddy and Buddy Ambassador program, bullying prevention education, and safety initiatives to connect families with law enforcement and first responders. The Parker Foundation is thankful for the opportunity to provide events where individuals, businesses and organizations can come together to help integrate special needs families into their communities.
RACE AMENITIES:
Awesome race T-shirt (Or $5 no T-shirt option)
Finisher medal
Free refreshments post-race
Awards presentation for Age Group Winners
Team Awards: Fastest, Largest and Most Team Spirit
Awards for Overall Winners
DJ/Entertainment
Post race free Family Health and Fitness EXPO highlighting sponsors and vendors/local organizations with trick or treating for the kids and fun activities
Adaptive sports stations for families: Tennis, Basketball and Soccer led by student volunteer “Buddies”
Take “The Be a Buddy Pledge” and sign our giant “Unity Banner” to show your commitment to being a Buddy in our community!
TIME TABLE:
Friday, October 16th - Running Zone
(3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935)
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration
Saturday, October 17th - Space Coast Field of Dreams
(3053 Fell Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens
7:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends
8:00 AM: 5K Start!
*9:00 AM: Free Kids 100 yard dash fun run
*9:15 AM: Awards Ceremony
*Approximate times
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Top 3 in each age group M & F: 8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Fastest Team, Largest Team and Most Team Spirit!
FEES:
Adult - $35 ($40 10/16 - 10/17)
Child under 16 - $20 ($25 10/16 - 10/17)