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

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

Sat, May 8, 2027
In 182 days
Sanford, FL
401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford

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69–85°F

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2024

71–95°F

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2023

61–86°F

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68–92°F

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58–84°F

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2020

56–84°F

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2019

69–84°F

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2018

61–82°F

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2017

62–91°F

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About this race

MELISSA'S RACE 2027: 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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