Plan to arrive well before 8:00 AM for the Ninja 5K in Vero Beach on October 10, 2026, held at South Beach Park. The 5K course is the only distance offered. Entry fees run $35 to $40. If travel plans fall through or scheduling becomes tight, the race organizers provide a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete the 5K on your own time and location. This flexibility can be valuable when managing race week logistics. South Beach Park provides the venue for this running event.
From the Race Organizer
Join Vero Beach Karate Association for the Ninja 5K at South Beach Park! To go along with our Ninja theme we want to see your BEST Ninja costume while participating in this fun and exciting run! About Vero Beach Karate Association & USKJA College Scholarship Fund: The Vero Beach Karate Association has been teaching martial arts in Indian River County for 53 years, offering family-oriented karate and self-defense instruction. Our founder, Mr. Willis, decided in the early years of this Association that the martial arts program could be a vehicle for developing people in all areas of their lives, physically, mentally, and socially. Academic success is very important in our program, and we encourage it in many ways. The pinnacle of our support comes from our scholarship program, which began in 2001 and became a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) under the name United States Karate Jiu Jitsu Scholarship Fund. Each year, Black Belt High School Seniors are awarded money to go towards college. Students who earn their Black Belts with VBKA and are going to college can receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000. Race Amenities: Race T-shirts - sizes not guaranteed for late registrants Free kids run with prizes Post-race refreshments Awards ceremony for age group winners Early Packet Pick Up: Friday, October 9th: Vero Beach Karate Association (1355 29th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960) 12:00 PM-4:00 PM: Packet Pickup and Registration Race Day Schedule: Saturday, October 10th: South Beach Park (1702 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963) 7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens 7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes 7:50 AM: Free Ninja Kids Dash 8:00 AM: Race Start! *9:00 Awards Ceremony approximate time 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+ Award for Fastest Team & Largest Team (top 4 people will be scored for fastest team) Race Fees: Adult $35 through 10/10 ($40 Race Day) Child $25 through 10/10 ($30 Race Day)
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Vero Beach, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Ninja 5K 2026 — Vero Beach, FL takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Vero Beach, Florida.
Where is Ninja 5K 2026 — Vero Beach, FL held?
Ninja 5K 2026 — Vero Beach, FL is held at South Beach Park in Vero Beach, Florida.
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