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

Sat, May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Sanford, FL; 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, 32771
Type: RUN

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5K
Sat, May 2, 7:00 AM EDT · From $38.98
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, May 2, 7:00 AM EDT · From $38.98
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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From the organizer

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

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