Ways Race to Independence 5K
About this race
To Benefit
WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life provides wraparound youth services to youth in Brevard County ages 15-25, who are aging out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth of our community on their journey to independence. We equip them with the essential tools and resources vital for navigating the challenges of adulthood. WAYS offers a multitude of services to youth in Brevard County including case management, mental health, food services, identification services, legal, career pathways, secondary education, life skills program and even a GED FastTrack on site.
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Time Table
Friday, March 26th: Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd)
10:00 AM-6:30 PM: Early Packet Pickup and Registration
Saturday, March 27th: Space Coast Field of Dreams (3053
Fell Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 AM: 5K Race Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
FREE RACE T-SHIRT FOR THE FIRST 150 REGISTRANTS1
Awards
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters M & F (40+)
Top 3 M & F in each age group:
13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up
Largest Team
Fees
Adult: $35 through 3/26 (race day $40)
Child: (12 & under) $25 through 3/26 (race day $30)
Join fellow runners on March 28, 2026 for the Ways Race to Independence 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in West Melbourne.
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Run/Walk
FREE RACE T-SHIRT TO THE FIRST 150 REGISTRANTS!
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in West Melbourne in 2026, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About West Melbourne
Ways Race to Independence 5K takes place in West Melbourne, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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