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Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility, Kennedy Space Center FL

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Gateway to Space Race

The Gateway to Space is a 5K/10K held on the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (formerly known as the Shuttle Landing Facility) and benefits the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until then, they fund and conduct research, share expert information, support patients, and spread the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better. For the first time in history, the American Cancer Society's mission is at risk. Fundraising is not required but is highly encouraged. Mindy from Mindy & Company on Lite Rock 99.3 will be hosting the event.

Packet Pickup

Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Location: Running Elements, 260 Daytona Blvd D-410, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026
Location: Hyatt Place, Cape Canaveral, 9119 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Race Day

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center, SR 405, Kennedy Space Center, FL US 32953

5:30 AM: Parking Opens at the KSC Visitor Complex
5:45 AM: Check-In/Packet Pickup & Security Opens at the KSC Visitor Complex
6:00 AM: First Bus(es) to Launch and Landing Facility depart (Note: The first couple buses will contain race staff and volunteers, you may be asked to wait until they have departed before being allowed to board a bus)
7:00 AM: KSC Parking Closes and Last Bus to Shuttle Landing Facility Departs
8:00 AM: 5K/10K Start

Amenities

Complimentary race shirt: Guaranteed shirt by Jan 30, 2026 registration
Finisher Medals:
Costume Contest:
Recognition of Top Fundraisers:

Awards

5K & 10K Awards: Participants can each ONLY get 1 Award.

1st, 2nd, 3rd: Overall Male & Female
1st: Masters Male & Female
Age Group awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female

Important Information

Due to the fundraising nature of this event, if circumstances outside of our control prevent us from racing in person all participants will be moved to the virtual race. No refunds will be issued. If you choose not to attend in-person, your race registration can be transferred to the Virtual Race through March 1st, 2026. There will be an additional charge to mail race packets if you choose this option. Registrations cannot be deferred to another year.