When
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Where
Sanford Civic Center, 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, Sanford FL
Distance
5K
About this race
🏃♀️ MELISSA'S RACE 2026: 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
Venue: Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL
👶 YOUTH PRICING
- Discount: Registrants aged 12 and under can participate at a discount.
- Price: The Youth 5K price is $10 off adult pricing for participants age 12 and under on Race Day.
⏰ RACE SCHEDULE
- 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
🔗 REGISTER NOW
For more details and registration, visit: Melissa's Race
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