WAYS Race to Independence 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the WAYS Race to Independence 5K on March 28, 2026, at Space Coast Field of Dreams Park, West Melbourne, FL. This event supports WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life, providing essential youth services in our community.

💡 To Benefit

WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life provides wraparound youth services to youth in Brevard County ages 15-25, who are aging out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth of our community on their journey to independence. We equip them with the essential tools and resources vital for navigating the challenges of adulthood.

• Services Offered: case management, mental health, food services, identification services, legal, career pathways, secondary education, life skills program and even a GED FastTrack on site.

🔗 Learn More

• More about WAYS: Click to learn more about WAYS for Life
• Sponsor Registration: Sponsor Registration Link
• Volunteer Registration: Volunteer Link

🗓️ Time Table

• Friday, March 27th: Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd) - 10:00 AM-6:30 PM: Early Packet Pickup and Registration
• Saturday, March 28th: Space Coast Field of Dreams (3053 Fell Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
• 7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
• 8:00 AM: 5K Race Start! Awards Ceremony immediately following the race

FREE RACE T-SHIRT FOR THE FIRST 150 REGISTRANTS!

🏆 Awards

• Top 3 Overall: M & F
• Top Masters: M & F (40+)
• Top 3: M & F in each age group: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up
• Largest Team: Prize

💵 Fees

• Adult: $35 through 3/27 (race day $40)
• Child: (12 & under) $25 through 3/27 (race day $30)