Wickham Park Community Center, Melbourne FL
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
🎉 Run For the Gecko 5K
Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM
🏆 Race Amenities:
- Birthday Cupcakes: for all finishers
- Tri-Blend Shirts: for Participants (Not guaranteed after 4/10)
- FREE Beer: (21 & older)
- Li'l Gecko Kid's Run: with Zippy the Gecko
- Benefits: Eau Gallie High School Running Programs
- Random Giveaway: of $500 Gift Card
🏅 Running Zone Series Amenities
Our series races provides participants with an exceptional experience including:
- Series Awards: of $10,000 in prizes
- Fluids: plenty of fluids along the course and finish area
- Split Clocks: at each mile and directional markers
- Electronic Timing: with immediate results
- Finisher Certificates: and finish line video
- Unique Awards: race-themed awards
Participate in all Race Series events and get a Finisher Custom Tervis! (See more information on our Series Page). All events have a virtual option. Participation and submission of results maintain eligibility for 7 Race Series Finisher Tervis.
💰 Fees
(Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.)
- Individual Registration: $35.00 ($40 Race Day)
- Kid’s Registration: $20.00 ($25 Race Day)
- $5 OFF: for No Shirt Option!
- $5 OFF: for No Medal Option!
📦 Early Packet Pickup
Save time and pick up your packet early!
Race packets can be picked up prior to race day at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd) on the following days:
- Wednesday, May 7th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday, May 8th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday, May 9th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
🗓️ Race Day Timetable:
5:45 AM – Packet pickup & Late Registration begins at Wickham Park Community Center
6:45 AM – Packet Pickup & Late Registration closes
7:00 AM – Race Start
8:00 AM* – FREE Kids Runs (ages 12 and under)
8:15 AM* – Awards Ceremony
*Estimated Times
🐾 Dogs:
We love our furry friends. However, due to race permitting and insurance, dogs and other animals are prohibited at our race unless it is an ADA service animal. If you bring your pup and they are not an ADA service animal, we will kindly ask you to leave the race site and take your fur baby home.
For more details, please visit the Run for the Gecko race page.
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