Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run

🌌 One Small Step to Build a Stronger Community!

The Space Race 3K is a walk/run throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that benefits United Way of Brevard. The walk/run journeys participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis® and to Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.

• Winners: Receive their award from a veteran NASA astronaut.
• After-party: Enjoy a beer at the after-race party!
• Family-friendly: Open to guests of runners for a suggested donation of $5 to the United Way.

📍 Location

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL.

💵 3K Entry Fees

Early Registration (until December 31, 2025)

• Adult: $35
• Child (12 & under): $20

Registration (January 1 - January 15)

• Adults: $40
• Child (12 & under): $25

Race Day Registration (If Available)

• Adults: $45
• Child (12 & under): $30

👥 Guest Entry Fee

Online Registration - Suggested donation of $5 to the United Way.

🗓️ Schedule

Wednesday, January 14, 2025 @ Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL)

• 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Packet Pick Up

Thursday, January 15, 2025 @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

• 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Packet Pick up

Friday, January 16, 2025 @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

• 5:30 PM: Packet Pick up, & Guest Spectator Check-in Opens
• 6:45 PM: Packet Pickup, & Guest Spectator Check-in Closes
• 7:00 PM: 3K START!

🎁 Amenities

• Complimentary race shirt: Guaranteed shirt if registered by December 16, 2025.
• Race Medal: For the first 1500 registrants.
• Historic Tour: The walk/run guides participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets and Heroes & Legends.
• After-race party: Enjoy a beer after the race!

🏆 Awards

Presented by veteran NASA Astronaut!

• Top 3 Overall: M & F
• Top Masters: (40+) M & F
• Top 3 Age Groups: 14 & under, 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+

👕 Shirts

Only pre-registered participants that complete the registration by December 16, 2025 are guaranteed a complimentary race shirt.

🚗 Parking

Complimentary parking is available in parking lots 4 and 5 beginning at 5:00 PM.

💙 Proceeds

Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Brevard. More than 82,000 people live in poverty in Brevard, experiencing challenges with hunger, homelessness, domestic violence and health. United Way knows that prevention is key! They leverage resources and partnerships to improve the efficiency and capacity of services in our region, creating measurable impact in our communities.

🔗 More Information

View the Space Race page for registration and details.