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

🚀 Event Overview

• Purpose: The Space Race 3K is a walk/run throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that benefits United Way of Brevard.
• Course: 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 Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.
• Presentation: Winners in each category will receive their award from a veteran NASA astronaut.
• After-Party: After the race, enjoy a beer at the after-race party!

📍 Location

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

💵 3K Entry Fees

Early Registration (until December 31, 2024)

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

Registration (January 1 - January 16)

• 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 15, 2025 @ Running Zone: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Packet Pick Up.
• Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Packet Pick up.
• Friday, January 17, 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

• Shirt: Complimentary race shirt (Guaranteed shirt if registered by December 17, 2024).
• Medal: Race Medal for the first 1500 registrants.
• Route: The walk/run guides participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets.
• After-Party: Enjoy a beer at the after-race party!

🏆 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+.

👕 Shirts

• Guarantee: Only pre-registered participants that complete the registration by December 17, 2024 are guaranteed a complimentary race shirt.

🚗 Parking

• Complimentary Parking: Available in parking lots 4 and 5 beginning at 5:00 PM.

💸 Proceeds

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

🔗 More Information

• You can register and find additional details about the event at: Space Race 3K Registration.