3 walking and running events in Viera, Florida

Join Space Coast Runners for our upcoming Run Like A Girl 10-Week Spring Training Camp which will run from January 14, 2026 - March 21, 2026. Run Like a Girl Training Camp is designed for women, by women coaches and is structured to accommodate all ages and all paces. So if you're a beginner, no problem! Are you a seasoned runner looking to get faster, we've got you!

Read our checklist below, if you answer YES! to any of these statements...You Belong Here.

⭐ You want to meet other runners?

⭐ You want get faster?

⭐ You want to learn more about running?

⭐ You need accountability?

⭐ You don’t consider yourself a runner?

⭐ You want to make new friends who enjoy being active?

⭐ You want to try something new?

⭐ You moved here and want to get more involved with the running community?

⭐ You want to be a part of a group of strong women?

⭐ You want to challenge yourself?

⭐ You have been hesitant to join running groups before because you feel too slow, too inexperienced, or too self conscious?

⭐ You want to learn more about nutrition, hydration, strength for runners, or race day mentality?

⭐ You love running?

⭐ You hate running?

Come meet other female runners and run/walkers. The Women Specific Training Camp with Coach Theresa Miller and Head SCR Coach Kaitlin Donner will be delivered through the Final Surge app. The camp goal race is the Downtown Melbourne 5K* on March 21st. However, campers do NOT need to be running the race to participate. We'll have runners and walkers with different goal distances and races or just looking to improve their pace.

CAMP SCHEDULE

✔️ November 28, 2025: Camp Registration opens

✔️ January 11, 2026: Coaches Meet & Greet at Oars & Paddles Park at 8AM in Indian Harbour Beach at the SCR Winter Social

✔️ January 14: Training begins: In-person, midweek workouts begin in the Viera area at 6PM

✔️ January 18: In-person Sunday workouts begin at 6:30AM rotating locations around Brevard Co.

✔️ March 21: RACE DAY!

Sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 6PM rotating between the Viera area and throughout the Central Brevard on Sundays at 6:30AM at rotating locations.

Athletes will receive:

• Personalized 10-week training schedule through Final Surge

• Awesome Run Like A Girl training shirt

• Group Training Atmosphere

• Workouts with similar paced campers

• FREE Recovery Tools & Techniques Workshop

• 20% off all New Wave services for duration of camp

• Access to closed Facebook group for questions, encouragement and accountability

• Pre-camp meet and greet with Coach Theresa, Coach Kaitlin and other runners

• BONUS! Add a 1-hour group strength session each week at New Wave PT & Sports Rehab. These workout sessions address common strength and mobility imbalances in distance runners.

This camp is open to both Space Coast Runners members and non-members. Register early to receive the best pricing. Rates increase on January 2, 2026. Questions regarding the training camp? Email [email protected]. *Registration for the Downtown Melbourne 5K is not included with camp registration.

Get Ready to Take a Step for a Great Cause!

Lace up your sneakers and join us for the March for Meals Awareness Walk! Together, we’ll make a meaningful impact for Meals on Wheels in Brevard.

📅 When: Saturday, March 21, 2026

📍 Where: Viera High School

💛 Why: To provide meals, smiles, and hope to our senior neighbors in need

Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just looking for a fun way to support an incredible cause, this event is for you! Bring your friends, family, and a heart full of enthusiasm as we walk together to fight senior hunger and isolation.

Every step you take fuels our mission to deliver nutritious meals and companionship to seniors right here in Brevard. For many of them, a friendly volunteer visit is the only human connection they have all day. Your participation helps ensure no senior feels forgotten or alone.

Register today and make every step count!

Let’s make this year’s March for Meals the most inspiring yet. See you there!

TO SECURE A SHIRT YOU NEED TO REGISTER BY MARCH 7

5K FUN! EAT ALL THE PIZZA. MEET JOEY PEPPERONI & POSSIBLY WIN A GOLF CART!

Race benefits the Viera High School Athletic Department & Academics and Space Coast Early Steps.

RACE INFO

• It’s the 14th year of Viera’s favorite pizza 5K!

• Super soft race shirt guaranteed with paid pre-registration

• Offering virtual race option — race whenever, wherever

• Dynamite Joey Pepperoni FINISHER medals!

• Post-race Pizza & Breakfast Outdoor Extravaganza

• Chance to win fantastic prizes...and we have a ton!

• Free Lil’ Pepperoni Run & Prizes for kids (8 & under)

• Early registration ends on 4/19/26

• Rain or shine event, no refunds issued

• Space Coast “Runner of the Year Series” finale

ENTRY FEES

• Adults: $32

• Students: $28

• SCR Members: $27

• All Registrations 4/20 to 5/2: $35

• Race Day Registration: $40

• Choose Virtual Option: Add $5 for shipping

• Pre-Registration is before 4/20/26

• SORRY NO REFUNDS

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup at Running Zone—3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne

Friday, May 1 – 10am to 6:30pm

Saturday, May 2 – 10am to 5pm

SUNDAY, MAY 4 – RACE DAY

6:00 am Packet Pick Up & Race Day registration

6:45 am Late registration ends

7:00 am Eat My Crust 5K Starts!

8:10 am Lil’ Pepperoni Run for Kids — FREE!

RACE COURSE

Race starts at Viera High School and runs the awesome 5K route

with special surprises along the way. $100 course record award!

AWARD CATEGORIES

• Top 3 Overall Male & Female

• Top Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+) & Senior Grand Masters (60+) Male & Female

• Top High School Finisher Male & Female

• Top 3 in each Age Group

• The Pizza Delivery Challenge—Top 3 Male & Female - Register to carry an actual pizza box the entire race distance.

• Fast Track Award —Top Male & Female who run the designated track portion of the race the fastest. Track split will be provided to every runner. No registration necessary.

• Top 3 Teams for all Male, all Female and Co-ed (each team must have a min of 5 team members; co-ed team must have 1

person of opposite sex)

AGE GROUPS

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, 80-84, 85+