Your Next Step is the Cure 5K
About this race
We are proud to announce our 9th Annual Race Event - a milestone year that continues to grow in impact and purpose.
What began as a passion to raise awareness has now expanded even further with the establishment of our official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, strengthening our commitment to this mission for years to come.
Our race supports awareness and research for Ocular Melanoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that affects just six out of every one million people each year. Though rare, its impact on patients and families is profound - and urgently in need of continued research and breakthroughs.
Proceeds from this year's event will be benefiting the uveal melanoma research at Moffitt Cancer Center and the laboratories of Dr. Keiran Smalley, Dr. Florian Karreth, and Dr. Alex Jaeger where groundbreaking discoveries are being made to better this disease and develop new treatment strategies.
Together, we run, not just for miles - but for hope, innovation, and life-saving progress. Join us as we continue to make strides toward awareness, research and a cure.
IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT THE RACE EVENT:
· 5K Race will begin at 8:00am - Chip timed
· Awards will be given out to the Top 3 Male and Female in each of the following age groups: 8-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above.
· Finisher medal for ALL 5K runners/walkers
· All 5K registrants will receive a shirt
· Free race photos
· Chance to Win Prizes
· Awards ceremony
· Exhibitors
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Running
5K Run
Virtual Run 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Plant City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 5:32 PM local time (EST) in Plant City on December 5, 2026 — 10h 27m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Plant City
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Plant City 5K Races 22 races
- 10K Run Events in Plant City 14 races
- Plant City Running Calendar 2026 22 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 22 Plant City events
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