#Be A Buddy 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

To Benefit: The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development, a Florida based 501c3 non-profit EIN# 47-2763126 serving Brevard County and beyond since 2015. The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and special needs and their families through funding and facilitating education, safety, sports and arts programs. The #BeABuddy 5K celebrates the Be a Buddy Initiative which includes our Peer Buddy and Buddy Ambassador program, bullying prevention education, and safety initiatives to connect families with law enforcement and first responders. The Parker Foundation is thankful for the opportunity to provide events where individuals, businesses and organizations can come together to help integrate special needs families into their communities.

🎽 Race Amenities

• Awesome race T-shirt: Or $5 no T-shirt option
• Finisher medal: All participants get a medal upon completion
• Free refreshments: Available post-race for participants
• Awards presentation: For Age Group Winners
• Team Awards: Fastest, Largest and Most Team Spirit
• Awards for Overall Winners: Recognition for top finishers
• DJ/Entertainment: Keeping the atmosphere lively
• Post race Family Health and Fitness EXPO: Highlighting sponsors and local organizations with fun activities
• Adaptive sports stations: Tennis, Basketball and Soccer led by student volunteer “Buddies”
• Take “The Pledge Against Bullying”: Sign our giant “Unity Banner” to show your commitment

🕒 Time Table

Friday, October 17th - Running Zone

(3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935)

• 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration

Saturday, October 18th - Space Coast Field of Dreams

(3053 Fell Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904)

• 7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens
• 7:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends
• 8:00 AM: 5K Start!
• *9:00 AM: Free Kids 100 yard dash fun run
• *9:15 AM: Awards Ceremony
• *Approximate times

🏆 Awards

• Top 3 Overall: Male & Female winners
• Top Masters: (40+) Male & Female
• Top 3 in each age group: Male & Female (age categories include 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
• Fastest Team: Also, awards for Largest Team and Most Team Spirit!

💰 Fees

• Adult: $35 ($40 10/17 - 10/18)
• Child under 16: $20 ($25 10/17 - 10/18)

For more information, please visit the race page: #Be A Buddy 5K.