7 walking events in Melbourne, Florida

Join us for the 5th Annual Shamrock Shuffle to kick off the iconic Downtown Melbourne's St. Patrick Day Celebration hosted by Meg O'Malleys!

A Fun 3K Run/Walk through downtown ending with a FREE BEER (21 & older)

Shamrock Shuffle 3K

Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Time: 7:30 AM

Race Amenities:

• Fun t-shirts (Not guaranteed after 2/18)

• Finisher Medals

• Wear your favorite Irish outfit!

• Presented by Meg O'Malley's with Food and BEER! (21 & Older)

• Sign up for the Guinness Beer Challenge (21 & Older)

3K Awards

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top 1 Master's Champion Male & Female

Top 3 in Each Age Group Male & Female

Age Groups:

8 & Under 15-19 30-34 45-49 60-64 75-79

9-11 20-24 35-39 50-54 65-69 80+

12-14 25-29 40-44 55-59 70-74

Guinness Beer Challenge Awards-

Top 1 Male and Top 1 Female get their name added to the trophy in Meg O'Malley's

Awards for top 5 Males and top 5 females*

Guinness Beer Challenge participants are also eligible for Age Group Awards

Packet Pickup & Race Day Timetable:

Friday, March 13th:

• Packet Pickup: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Running Zone, 3696 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, FL 32935

Race Day Saturday, March 14th:

• 6:30 AM: Packet Pick Up & Registration Opens

• 7:15 AM: Packet Pick Up & Registration Closes

• 7:30 AM: Race Starts at 7:30 AM

• Awards immediately following event!

Fees

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

• Individual Registration: $35 ($40 Race Day)

• Guinness Beer Challenge Registration: $45 ($50 Race Day)

• Kid’s Registration: $20 ($25 Race Day)

• $5 OFF for No Shirt Option!

• $5 OFF for No Medal Option!

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.

Proceeds benefit THE HAVEN FOR CHILDREN, a residential and therapeutic home for children removed from their families due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Early Packet Pickup & Registration:

Friday, March 20th from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM at Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935)

Race Day Schedule:

Saturday, March 21, 2026

6:30 AM: Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration Begins

7:15 AM: Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration Ends

7:30 AM: 5K Start!

Individual Awards:

Top 3 Overall M & F

Top Masters (40+) M & F

Age Groups (Top 3 M & F): 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+

Fees:

Adult: $35 through 3/1 ($40 3/2 to Race Day)

Child (12 & under): $30 through 3/1 ($35 3/2 to Race Day)

To Benefit: Unconditional Love, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals impacted by HIV, STD, and related medical conditions through the provision of high-quality medical treatment, case management, and support services. We strive to offer comprehensive care that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of our clients while promoting a culture of inclusivity, respect, and dignity. Our commitment to research and innovation drives us to continually enhance our programs and services so that all individuals can live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our mission is to provide comprehensive care to all, unconditionally, and regardless of who they are or the circumstances of their lives.

Participant Perks:

• Race T-shirt (shirt size guaranteed until 3/1)

• Post Race Refreshments

• Awards Ceremony

Early Packet Pickup & Registration @ Running Zone (3696 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL)

Saturday, March 28th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Race Day @ Eau Gallie Square (1453 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL)

Sunday, March 29th – Timeline:

6:30 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens

7:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends

8:00 AM: 5K Start!

AWARDS: (Immediately following the race)

• Top 3 Overall M & F

• Top Masters M & F (40+)

• Top M & F in each age group:

13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Fees:

5K Run/Walk: $30 (Race Day $35)

Children (12 & under): $20 (Race Day $25)

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.

There is a one hour cut off for all runners. You will be escorted off the course is you do not finish the course by 8:30am

Brevard Zoo's Wild Watermelon 3k is a family-friendly event and great way to kick off your summer!

Runners and walkers of all ages will traverse a course through the Zoo passing animals, their habitats and native plants along the way.

The event features a post-race watermelon feast, with slices of fresh, chilled watermelon courtesy of our presenting partner, the Florida Watermelon Association!

The run is set for a 7:30 a.m. start on June 20, 2026.

A water/Gatorade station is along the route and at our start and finish line areas.

Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 overall male and female finishers, and ALL finishers will receive a beautiful watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat.

Race shirts will be available for purchase for $20 each online prior to the event.

This race is limited. Register today before it sells out. There are no refunds for any reason.

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns

This event is brought to you by Smooth Running and is designed to benefit the Brevard Zoo.

The 2026 Wild Watermelon 3k is presented by Florida Watermelon Association and Orlando Health

If you registered for the virtual event, please submit the following information to [email protected]. Once we receive the required information, your packet will be mailed to you.

First Name:

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