#Be A Buddy 5K – West Melbourne, FL 2026
Date
October 17, 2026
Location
West Melbourne, FL
Venue
Space Coast Field of Dreams
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $40.00
Events
Individual 5K, Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
To Benefit: The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development, a Florida based 501c3 non-profit EIN# 47-2763126 serving Brevard County and beyond since 2015. The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and special needs and their families through funding and facilitating education, safety, sports and arts programs. The #BeABuddy 5K celebrates the Be a Buddy Initiative which includes our Peer Buddy and Buddy Ambassador program, bullying prevention education, and safety initiatives to connect families with law enforcement and first responders. The Parker Foundation is thankful for the opportunity to provide events where individuals, businesses and organizations can come together to help integrate special needs families into their communities. RACE AMENITIES: Awesome race T-shirt (Or $5 no T-shirt option) Finisher medal Free refreshments post-race Awards presentation for Age Group Winners Team Awards: Fastest
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