Run VibesBeta

Race profile

← Back to search

Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery

Overview

Walk · 5K

May 2, 2026 · Sanford, Florida, US

Annual tradition since 2026

Florida5K
Register

The read

Run Vibes summary

Summarization pending

AI summarization pending

We haven’t generated Run Vibes’ quick-read summary for this race yet—it’s in the enrichment queue and will appear here soon with notes on vibe, race-day feel, and who the event suits best.

Until then, open Original listing below for the full source description, and double-check anything important on the organizer’s page.

Original listingRegistration & details — Full description from sourceExpand the official listing text (unchanged)
▾

MELISSA'S RACE 2026: LIVE or VIRTUAL presented by Orlando Neurosurgery

GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE! 

The 11th Annual Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K.

Melissa's Race is known as the race with a heart. Thank you from the bottom of OUR hearts for your support!

LOCATION:
Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL 

YOUTH PRICING:
Registrants aged 12 and under can participate at a discount.
The Youth 5K price is $10 off adult pricing for participants age 12 and under on Race Day.  

RACE START TIME
6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
6:30a National Anthem & Opening Ceremony
7:00a Race starts
8:15a Race ends
8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release

Weekly Runvibes digest

Coming soon: a short email with new listings and weekend-ready picks for races like this one. Leave your email and we'll notify you when it launches—no spam in the meantime.

We only use this to send Runvibes race updates when the program is ready. You can ask us to remove your email anytime via Contact.

More races

Related races

More events in Florida, and comparable distances or challenge.

Game On! Run Singer Island

Half Marathon · 10K · Walk

3/28/2026 · Riviera Beach, FL

Annual tradition since 2026

Register
Difficulty
Steady Effort
Vibes
ScenicFunCompetitive

Experience the stunning coastal beauty of Singer Island with this popular Half Marathon and 10K, featuring breathtaking views, charming communities, and a course for all levels.

Florida Shamrock Distance Classic

Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 1 mi

3/28/2026 · Saint Petersburg, FL

Annual tradition since 2026

Register
Difficulty
Push Potential
Vibes
Festive SeasonalCompetitiveScenic
Audience & Community
Beginner Friendly

Go green and chase a PR on the fast, flat courses of the Shamrock Distance Classic at Fort De Soto Park, offering distances from a mile to a half marathon.

4th Bonnet Springs Park 5k | Lakeland, FL

5K · Fun Run · 0.3 mi

3/28/2026 · Lakeland, FL

Annual tradition since 2026

Register
Difficulty
Easygoing
Vibes
Fun
Audience & Community
Cause DrivenBeginner Friendly

Join the 4th Bonnet Springs Park 5k in Lakeland, FL, a family-friendly event supporting community enrichment through nature, culture, and recreation.

Amazing Race: Chamber Series

5 mi

3/28/2026 · New Smyrna Beach, FL

Annual tradition since 2026

Register
Difficulty
Push Potential
Vibes
QuirkyFunCompetitiveFestive
Audience & Community
Beginner Friendly
Perks & Swag
Swag included

Teams of two will navigate 5 miles through New Smyrna Beach, tackling 20+ fun and challenging obstacles, puzzles, and physical feats in this inaugural adventure race.

FROM WASTE TO RACE 5K& 10K! powered by Commissioner Juan Carlos "JC" Bermudez

Walk · 5K · 10K

3/28/2026 · Miami, FL

Annual tradition since 2026

Register
Difficulty
Steady Effort
Vibes
Cause DrivenQuirkyFunFestive
Audience & Community
Beginner Friendly

Join the From Waste to Race 5K or 10K in Miami, a unique event transforming a greenspace into a running destination while promoting environmental stewardship on new trail/gravel terrain.

Kids Run This 'Hood 5k

5K · Fun Run · 0.5 mi

3/28/2026 · Tampa, FL

Annual tradition since 2026

Register
Difficulty
Easygoing
Vibes
Cause DrivenFunFestive SeasonalQuirky
Audience & Community
Beginner Friendly

A community-focused 5k and vibrant kids' color run, organized by local PTAs to support Hillsborough County schools, complete with chip timing and a post-race celebration.

Lead with Love 5K

5K · 2 mi · 0.8 mi · Walk

3/28/2026 · West Palm Beach, FL

Annual tradition since 2026

Register
Difficulty
Easygoing
Vibes
Cause DrivenScenicQuirkyFestive
Audience & Community
Beginner Friendly

Support mental wellness at the 5th Annual Lead with Love 5K in West Palm Beach, featuring a scenic park route, unique wellness activities, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

The Cow Patty 5k

5K

3/28/2026 · Sarasota, FL

Annual tradition since 2026

Register
Difficulty
Steady Effort
Vibes
FunCause DrivenQuirkyScenic
Audience & Community
Beginner Friendly

A quirky 5k trail run through pastures and woods in Sarasota, aiming for family fun while supporting an orphanage in Kenya.