2 fun run events in Vero Beach, Florida

At this one-of-a-kind fun run and festival event, we can all "Run Into Sea Turtle Nesting Season" together. 100% of the event's proceeds will benefit CCinc’s mission of protecting coastal habitats for sea turtle survival.

Race Amenities:

• Extra soft collectible race T-shirts (**Shirts guaranteed for the first 400 registered people)

• Collectible participation pins for all who register

• Post-Race Food & Beverages

• Music, Raffle, Prizes, Shopping, Photo Station, Easter Activities, and More

Event Time Table (Updated from last year):

Race Packet Pickup: Friday, April 3rd: @ Coastal Connections Admin Office

1790 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960, from 11:00 PM-6:00 PM

Race and Festival: Saturday, April 4th: @ Jaycee Beach Park from 8:00 AM-10:30 AM

7:00 AM: Race Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

7:30 AM: Vendor Village Opens

8:00 AM: Race Warm-up and 2-mile Race START!!!

8:00 AM: Kids Corner Opens (Stationary Kids Games and Activities)

8:30 AM: Race Awards

9:00 AM: Kids Hatchling Dash On The Beach

9:30 AM: Kids Easter Eco Egg Hunt In The Park

9:45 AM: Raffle Closes

10:00 AM: Vendor Village Closes

Race Awards:

Indvl: Overall Runners: Top 3 M/F

Indvl: Age Groups: Top 3 M/F

9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Team: Largest Team (Most team members in the race)

Team: Fastest Team (Scored based on the fastest 5 people on your team)

Team: Best Fundraisers (The team that raises the most donations $$$)

Team: Slowest Team (Scored based on the slowest 5 people on your team) <---NEW, becuase why not, turtles are slow.

Team: Largest Team (Most team members in the race)

Team: F

Race Registration Fees:

Through 4/2 4/3 - 4/4

Adult $40 $45

Child -12 & Under $30 $35

*$5 discount without a shirt

Join IQR Group in Vero Beach for the 3rd Annual Believe & Achieve 5K and 1.31K Fun Run!

Mission: At Believe & Achieve, our mission is to open doors to resources for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other varying developmental disabilities. We assist families in accessing the therapeutic and educational support needed for their child to progress and thrive. Our organization aims to alleviate barriers that may hinder a family from having access to necessary support and ultimately create a more inclusive community.

Race Amenities:

• Race T-shirts (Shirts guaranteed size if registered by 4/3, then as available)

• Post-Race Food & Beverages

• in-person and virtual registration options

Early Packet Pick Up:

Friday, May 1st: Early Packet Pickup & Registration

Location TBD

Race Day Schedule:

Saturday, May 2nd: Riverside Park (3280 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963)

6:15 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

6:45 AM: Registration Closes for 1-Mile

7:00 AM: 1.31K Race Starts (not chip timed)

7:15 AM: Registration Closes for 5K

7:30 AM: 5K Race Start! (chip timed)

8:30 AM: Free Kids Fun Run (short dash to the finish line)

Awards Ceremony immediately following the race

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top Masters Male & Female (40+)

Top Male & Female in each age group:

9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Award for the Largest Team

Race Fees:

5K race (chip timed) $35 through 5/1 ($40 Race Day)

1.31K race (not timed) $20 through 5/1 ($25 Race Day)