Space Coast Runners Youth Series Races

LOOKING TO INTRODUCE YOUR CHILD TO RUNNING?

Space Coast Runners’ Youth Series presented by Runner2Runner Foundation offers FUN RUNS (ages 12 & under) at 6 different track events in conjunction with the SCR Runner of the Year Series 2026-2027. These non-competitive runs are FREE! 

RACE DISTANCES vary per age group 

⭐ 100 meters for 3 years & under
⭐ 200 meters for ages 4- 6 years
⭐ 400 meters for ages  7 - 10 years
⭐ 800 meters for ages 11 - 12 years

PRIZES & AWARDS

• A fun, custom award at the finish of each race is given to every child to recognize their participation and efforts. Collect all 6 for a complete 2026 - 2027 Youth Series set.
• Any child who completes all 6 runs this season will receive the special Ran All Races Limited Edition Beach Towel. Additionally, they will be recognized at the end of the season Youth Series Celebration. 

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW

• The Youth Series races are free to all kids 12 & under!
• Register online for the race(s) your child will attend this season.
• Each race will be held at Viera Middle School track on a Saturday morning. Warm ups will begin around 8:50am with with races commencing at 9am. We suggest arriving by 8:40am. 
• Parents or guardians need to go to the SCR Tent at each Youth Series race to CHECK IN and pick up the child's race bib.
• Every child will receive a participation award at the end of each race.
• For a child to be eligible for the annual Youth Series Ran All Races Challenge award, they must complete all 6 races in-person.
• The Youth Series awards will be presented at the end of season Youth Series Celebration which will be held in May 2027.
• Parents do not need to register themselves for the Youth Series events. Registration is for kids 12 years of age and under only.

Want to make a real impact for kids in Brevard County?

Become a sponsor of the SCR Youth Series—our totally free racing program for kids ages 12 & under. We’re looking for community-minded businesses to help us bring SIX exciting youth races to life this season. Click to view: 2026 SCR Youth Series Sponsorship packet.

Interested in Volunteering? If you would like to volunteer at an event, please email Youth Series coordinator, Lauren Malfitano at youth@spacecoastrunners.org. 

Join fellow runners on August 23, 2025 for the Space Coast Runners Youth Series Races. It's a fantastic All 6 Race SCR Youth Series, SCR Youth Series Race #1 at Viera High School, SCR Youth Series Race #2 at Cocoa High School, SCR Youth Series Race #3 at Merritt Island High School, SCR Youth Series Race #4 at Satellite High School featuring a flat and fast course in Viera.