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

👟 Race Overview

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 in each category will receive their award from a veteran NASA astronaut. After the race, enjoy a beer at the after-race party!

This family-friendly event is open to guests of runners for a suggested donation of $5 to the United Way.

📍 Location

• Venue: 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
• 7:00 PM: 3K START!

🎽 Amenities

• Shirt: Complimentary race shirt (Guaranteed shirt if registered by December 16, 2025)
• Medal: Race Medal for the first 1500 registrants
• Experience: The walk/run guides participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis® and by Heroes & Legends with a larger-than-life portrait of the Mercury 7 astronauts.
• After-Race Party: Enjoy a beer at the after-race party

🏆 Awards

• Presented by: veteran NASA Astronaut!
• Categories: Top 3 Overall M & F
• Masters (40+): M & F
• Age Groups: Top 3 M & F 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

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

🚗 Parking

• Availability: 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. These services create measurable impact in our communities.

To register for the race, visit here.