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321 Island Strong 5K
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321 Island Strong 5K

Merritt Island, Florida, United States View on map
Jun 06, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

The 321 Island Strong 5K is more than a race—it’s a run for our community. Join neighbors, families, runners, and walkers as we come together to support the brave men and women of the Merritt Island Volunteer Fire Department.

This event raises funds to help equip, support, and strengthen the volunteers who selflessly serve and keep our island safe. From emergency response to community care, their commitment makes a lasting impact on all of us.

Whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, every step you take helps ensure our firefighters have the resources they need to continue serving with excellence.
Lace up, show up, and stand with those who serve. Together, we are 321 Island Strong.

 

Race Amenities:

  • Race T-shirts (**One shirt per racer guaranteed if registered by May 10, 2026) 
  • After race drinks and snacks
  • Scenic route in a beautiful park
 

Early Packet Pick Up:

Friday, June 5th: Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd) 10 AM-6:30 PM: Early Packet Pickup and Registration   

Race Day Schedule: 

Saturday, June 6th: Brevard Veterans Memorial Center (400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952) 6:30 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens 7:15 AM: Registration Closes  7:30 AM: 5K Race Start! Awards immediately following the race  

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, 70-79, 80+
 

Fees:

Through 6/5: Adult: $30 Child (12 & under): $25   Race Day:
 Adult: $35 Child (12 & under): $30

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run/Walk

Jun 06, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Merritt Island, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 23.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 30.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 23.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 36.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
68.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on June 6, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on June 6, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 53m

The sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 8:18 PM local time (EDT) in Merritt Island on June 6, 2026 — 13h 53m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 21 Merritt Island events

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