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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run

Merritt Island, Florida, United States
Jan 15, 2027
Running

About this race

One Small Step to Build a Stronger Community! The Space Race 3K is a walk/run throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that benefits United Way Space Coast. The walk/run journeys participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis® and to Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®. Winners in each category will receive their award from a veteran NASA astronaut. After the race, enjoy a beer at the after-race party! This family-friendly event is open to guests of runners for a suggested donation of $5 to the United Way.  

LOCATION:

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL  

3K 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) - $30    

GUEST ENTRY FEE:

Online Registration - Suggested donation of $5 to the United Way  

SCHEDULE:

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 Complex 
12:00 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.

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Running

3K Run/Walk

Jan 15, 2027 3K 7:00 PM
$35.00
Open

Guest Entry

This entry will get you entry into the park to watch friends and family run the 3K.

Jan 15, 2027 Guest Entry 7:00 PM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 11 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Merritt Island.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 12.3° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 21.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 12.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 21.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
20.3
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
75.6%

About Merritt Island

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run takes place in Merritt Island, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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