Ironman 70.3 Melbourne

Run For the Gecko 5K

Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Time: 7:00 AM

Race Amenities:

• Birthday Cupcakes for all finishers

• Tri-Blend Shirts for Participants (Not guaranteed after 4/10)

• FREE Beer (21 & older)

• Li'l Gecko Kid's Run with Zippy the Gecko

• Benefits Eau Gallie High School Running Programs

• Random Giveaway of $500 Gift Card

Running Zone Series Amenities

Our series races provides participants with an exceptional experience including:

• Series awards of $10,000 in prizes

• Plenty of fluids along the course and finish area

• Split clocks at each mile and directional markers

• Electronic timing with immediate results

• Finisher certificates & finish line video

• Unique race-themed awards

Participate in all Race Series events and get a Finisher Custom Tervis! (See more information on our Series Page). All events have a virtual option. Participation and submission of results maintain eligibility for 7 Race Series Finisher Tervis.

Fees

(Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.)

• Individual Registration: $35.00 ($40 Race Day)

• Kid’s Registration: $20.00 ($25 Race Day)

• $5 OFF for No Shirt Option!

• $5 OFF for No Medal Option!

Early Packet Pickup

Save time and pick up your packet early!

Race packets can be picked up prior to race day at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd) on the following days:

• Wednesday, May 7th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

• Thursday, May 8th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

• Friday, May 9th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Race Day Timetable:

5:45 AM – Packet pickup & Late Registration begins at Wickham Park Community Center

6:45 AM – Packet Pickup & Late Registration closes

7:00 AM – Race Start

8:00 AM* – FREE Kids Runs (ages 12 and under)

8:15 AM* – Awards Ceremony

*Estimated Times

Dogs:

We love our furry friends. However, due to race permitting and insurance, dogs and other animals are prohibited at our race unless it is an ADA service animal. If you bring your pup and they are not an ADA service animal, we will kindly ask you to leave the race site and take your fur baby home.

Register to run a 5K trail run through the Turkey Creek Sanctuary!

Brought to you by the City of Palm Bay

Race Amenities:

• Race Shirts (Size Guaranteed by May 1st)

• Custom medals for first 300 registrants

• Food and Refreshments at Finish

Timetable:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne)

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup and Registration

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Tony Rosa Community Center (1502 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay)

6:00 AM: Late Registration and Packet Pickup Begins

6:45 AM: Late Registration and Packet Pickup Ends

7:00 AM: 5K START!

Awards:

Top Overall M & F

Top 3 Male & Female for Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Fees:

Adult: $35 ($40 race day)

Child (12 & under): $30 ($35 race day)

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

The start is next to the Beach Volleyball court.

Parking near Start https://maps.app.goo.gl/pQcZiTWxQjFJyNJw8

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6678571474/

The course is an out-and-back (1.09M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com