#Be A Buddy 5K

West Melbourne, Florida, United States

Oct 17, 2026

Running

About the Event

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
Free refreshments post-race
Awards presentation for Age Group Winners
Team Awards: Fastest, Largest and Most Team Spirit
Awards for Overall Winners
DJ/Entertainment
Post race free Family Health and Fitness EXPO highlighting sponsors and vendors/local organizations with trick or treating for the kids and fun activities
Adaptive sports stations for families: Tennis, Basketball and Soccer led by student volunteer “Buddies”
Take “The Be a Buddy Pledge” and sign our giant “Unity Banner” to show your commitment to being a Buddy in our community!

TIME TABLE:

Friday, October 16th - Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935) 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration Saturday, October 17th - 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 M & F Top Masters (40+) M & F Top 3 in each age group M & F: 8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Fastest Team, Largest Team and Most Team Spirit!

FEES:

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

Join fellow runners on October 17, 2026 for the #Be A Buddy 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in West Melbourne.

Races Offered

Running

Individual 5K

Oct 17, 2026 5K 08:00

$35.00

Open

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Oct 17, 2026 5K 08:00

$35.00

Open

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About West Melbourne

#Be A Buddy 5K takes place in West Melbourne, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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