Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
About this race
MELISSA'S RACE 2026: LIVE or VIRTUAL presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE!
The 11th Annual Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K.Melissa's Race is known as the race with a heart. Thank you from the bottom of OUR hearts for your support!
LOCATION:
Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL
YOUTH PRICING:
Registrants aged 12 and under can participate at a discount.
The Youth 5K price is $10 off adult pricing for participants age 12 and under on Race Day.
RACE START TIME
6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
6:30a National Anthem & Opening Ceremony
7:00a Race starts
8:15a Race ends
8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release
Pick your distance
Running
In-Person 5K Run/Walk
Single start, chip timed. Youth pricing automatically applied at checkout for ages 1–12
5K Your Way
Do your 5K anywhere, anytime before race day. Walk, run, hike, bike, treadmill, or take a long walk with a friend. Runners can chose to upload their time 4/27 - 5/2 Youth pricing automatically applied at checkout for ages 1–12
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Sanford.
About Sanford
Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery takes place in Sanford, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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