In 32 days · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
Space Coast Field of Dreams, West Melbourne FL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
71–82°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
69–81°F
dry
2024
63–75°F
dry
2023
54–71°F
dry
2022
69–86°F
rain
2021
70–83°F
dry
2020
74–83°F
dry
2019
72–84°F
dry
2018
75–87°F
dry
2017
70–79°F
rain
2016
73–81°F
dry
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About this race
Event Information
- Race Name: #Be A Buddy 5K
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: Space Coast Field of Dreams, West Melbourne, FL
- Registration Link: Register Here
Beneficiary
- Parker Foundation: The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development, a Florida based 501c3 non-profit EIN# 47-2763126 serving Brevard County and beyond since 2015.
- Support Provided: The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and special needs and their families.
- Programs Offered: Funding and facilitating education, safety, sports and arts programs.
- Community Initiative: The #BeABuddy 5K celebrates the Be a Buddy Initiative which includes our Peer Buddy and Buddy Ambassador program, bullying prevention education, and safety initiatives.
Community Impact
- Integration Efforts: The Parker Foundation is thankful for the opportunity to provide events.
- Collaboration: Individuals, businesses and organizations can come together.
- Special Needs Families: Helping integrate special needs families into their communities.
- Safety Connections: Initiatives to connect families with law enforcement and first responders.
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