From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
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 2025-2026. 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
New this season! After each of the age groups have run their designated distance races, we'll offer Kid's Open 100m and 400m races for any child wanting to run a different distance or to experience even more race excitement.
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 2025 - 2026 Youth Series set.
Any child who completes all 6 runs this season will receive the special Ran All Races Limited Edition Backpack. Additionally, they will be recognized at the SCR Celebration Night at the end of the season.
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 a local high school track on a Saturday morning. Warm ups will begin around 8:50am with with races commencing at 9am. We suggest arriving by 8:45am.
Parents or guardians should go to the SCR Tent prior to the scheduled Youth fun run 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 SCR Awards Night which will be held in June 2026.
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: 2025 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 [email protected].
Heroes for Military Kids 5K and Kids Dash
AVET Project Announces Inaugural “Heroes for Military Kids 5K/Kids Dash” on April 11, 2026: Honoring the Sacrifices of Military Families and Their Children Patrick Space Force Base, FL – The AVET Project, a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit organization, is thrilled to host its first-ever Heroes for Military Kids 5K and Kids Dash on April 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. at The Avenues Viera.
This heartfelt event honors veterans, active-duty service members, and especially their children, while raising awareness and support for healing military families. These families sacrifice immensely to safeguard our freedoms—now it's our chance to give back, helping them and their loved ones find renewed strength and healing.
At AVET Project, we always prioritize including the entire family, particularly the kids, because many Americans overlook the profound sacrifices military children make.
A military child is like a dandelion: tough, bright, and impossible to keep down.
The dandelion grows anywhere its seeds land—no matter how rocky, dry, or unfamiliar the soil—thanks to its deep, stubborn roots and unbreakable will to bloom. Similarly, military kids are swept along by frequent PCS moves, landing in new bases, schools, and even countries. Yet, they quickly sink roots, open up, and flourish wherever they go. Through countless goodbyes and new hellos, they gain unique superpowers: resilience, adaptability, and a heart that feels at home anywhere in the world. Just like the dandelion, they don't merely survive—they transform every new place into proof of their ability to thrive.
AVET stands for American Veterans Empowerment Team. Empowering our military community takes a united effort—we can't do it without your help.
As long as our military families stand on the front lines for us, we will stand beside them. That's why we need YOU.
Your time, your voice, or any form of support creates real impact. Together, we can bring lasting positive change to those who sacrifice so much. We truly can't do this without you. Will you join us?
Thank you for considering a donation or sponsorship. For more information, please contact us at: [email protected]
We Live in the Land of FREEDOM because of the BRAVE.
Don’t forget “Thank A Vet”
Saturday, April 11, 2026
5K - 8:00 AM
Timetable:
Friday, April 10th
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne)
Saturday, April 11th – The Avenue
7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration
7:50 AM: Late Registration Ends
8:00 AM: 5K START!
9:15 AM: Free Kids Fun Run (50 Yard Dash)
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, 70-79, 80+
Fees:
Adults $30 ($35 race day)
Child $25 ($30 race day)
Rain or Shine – No Refunds
Superhero 5K & One Mile Fun Run
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
1M - 7:30 AM; 5K - 8:00 AM
The Annual Superhero Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K run/walk that brings our community together to support local foster children in need. Hosted by Friends of Children of Brevard, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this event raises vital funds to help abused, abandoned, and neglected children right here in Brevard County. Every step you take makes a difference in a child’s life.
Timetable:
Friday, April 24th
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne)
Saturday, April 25th – The Avenue
6:30 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration
7:20 AM: Late Registration Ends for 1 Mile
7:30 AM: 1 Mile Run/Walk START!
7:50 AM: Late Registration Ends for 5K
8:00 AM: 5K START!
9:15 AM: Kids Run & Mascot Run!!
**Immediately following the 5K:
Mascot Race- Cheer on your favorite mascot!
FREE kids run for the little ones
5K Individual Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top Masters (40+) Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female in each Age Group: 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K Team Awards Only:
Top 3 Fastest Teams (Teams of 4 - must be co-ed)
Top school with the Most Participation, Best Costume (Male, Female, and Child), and Fastest Mascot (Mascot Race)
1 Mile Individual Awards Only:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top Masters (40+) Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female in each Age Group: 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Rain or Shine – No Refunds
All participants will receive a Superhero Finisher Medal!
Choose your side!
Team Marvel (Red) or Team DC (Blue) – your choice determines the color of your performance T-shirt.
(Register by 3/31 to guarantee your shirt size.)
Superhero Challenge includes 1 shirt, 1-mile finisher medal, and 5K challenge medal.
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