Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run
About this race
LOCATION:
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL3K ENTRY FEES:
Early Registration (until December 31, 2026) Adult - $35 Child (12 & under) - $20 Registration (January 1 - January 14) Adults - $40 Child (12 & under) - $25 Race Day Registration (If Available) Adults - $45 Child (12 & under) - $30GUEST ENTRY FEE:
Online Registration - Suggested donation of $5 to the United WaySCHEDULE:
Wednesday, January 13th @ Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL) 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Packet Pick Up Thursday, January 14th @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Packet Pick up Friday, January 15th @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 5:30 PM: Packet Pick up, & Guest Spectator Check-in Opens 6:45 PM: Packet Pickup, & Guest Spectator Check-in Closes 7:00 PM: 3K START!
AMENITIES:
- Complimentary race shirt (Guaranteed shirt if registered by December 16, 2025)
- Race Medal for the first 1500 registrants
- The walk/run guides participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis® and by Heroes & Legends with a larger-than-life portrait of the Mercury 7 astronauts.
- Enjoy a beer at the after-race party
- This family-friendly event is open to guests of runners with a suggested donation of $5
AWARDS:
Presented by veteran NASA Astronaut! Top 3 Overall M & F Top Masters (40+) M & F Top 3 M & F Age Groups: 14 & under, 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+SHIRTS:
Only pre-registered participants that complete the registration by December 15, 2026 are guaranteed a complimentary race shirt.PARKING:
Complimentary parking is available in parking lots 4 and 5 beginning at 5:00 PM.PROCEEDS:
Proceeds will benefit the United Way Space Coast. More than 82,000 people live in poverty in Brevard, experiencing challenges with hunger, homelessness, domestic violence and health. United Way knows that prevention is key! They leverage resources and partnerships to improve the efficiency and capacity of services in our region. These services create measurable impact in our communities.Pick your distance
Running
3K Run/Walk
Guest Entry
This entry will get you entry into the park to watch friends and family run the 3K.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Merritt Island, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 5:48 PM local time (EST) in Merritt Island on January 15, 2027 — 10h 32m of daylight.
Course
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