SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk takes place on May 7, 2027, in Wauchula, Florida, starting at 6:00 PM from 303 West Main Street Suite #3. The event offers three distance options: an 880-yard course, a 1-mile race, and a 5K. Entry fees range from $10 to $35 depending on your chosen distance. If you're unable to travel to Wauchula, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your selected distance on your own schedule. This early evening start time works well for those avoiding midday heat in central Florida.
From the Race Organizer
Join us for our 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk May 1, 2026 COURSE 5K night race will go through Historic Downtown Wauchula. Finish line & awards ceremony will be held at Heritage Park on Main Street. 1 Mile Fun Run & Kids ½ Dash will loop around Downtown Wauchula and finish on Main Street. RACE WEEK SCHEDULE 5:30pm - 6:45pm Check-in & late registration @ the Hardee County Courthouse (417 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873) 6:00pm Kids ½ Dash 6:15pm 1 Mile Fun Run (for all ages) 7:00pm 5K Awards - Approximately 8:30pm at Heritage Park Pavilion *See Virtual Race below for additional information about this option. ENTRY FEES $20 (Early Bird Registration thru Dec 31st & T-Shirt Guaranteed) $25 (Pre-Registration thru April 18th & T-Shirt Guaranteed) $30 (April 19th thru April 30th & T-Shirt not Guaranteed) $35 (Race Day & T-Shirt not Guaranteed) $10 Kids 12 & Under (Early Bird Registration thru Dec 31st & T-Shirt Guaranteed) $15 Kids 12 & Under (Pre-Registration thru April 18th & T-Shirt Guaranteed) $20 Kids 12 & Under (April 19th thru April 30th) $25 Kids 12 & Under (Race Day & T-Shirt not Guaranteed) Special Track Team Pricing -- $15 (t-shirt not included) -- $20 (t-shirt included) REGISTRATION Register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Wauchula/SMM or mail entries to the following address: SendMeMissions 303 West Main Street Suite#3 Wauchula, FL 33873 REGISTER A TEAM Team Captain’s must register their team first, before team members can join. Team Awards will be given out this year to: Team with the most people and the Fastest Team (aggregate time for the first 5 runners to cross the line for a team.) (If you have any questions about registering a team, please email us at: smm@sendmemissions.com) PACKET PICK UP Teams & Individuals can pick up their packets (which includes race t-shirt) on Wednesday, April 29th from 10am - 6pm at 215 W Orange Street, Wauchula. Packets can be mailed for an additional $7 (will be mailed between April 27-April 28) VIRTUAL RACE Participants in the virtual race can run or walk anywhere... in their neighborhoods, at home on a treadmill, in a park, or even on church grounds. There will not be a set route; you can run wherever you’d like and submit your times online between April 24-May 1. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS While headphones & baby strollers are permissible, pet animals are not allowed on the race route. AWARDS 5K - Overall male & female, masters, grand masters, senior grand masters, veteran grand masters, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd - 8 & under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & above *Kids ½ Dash, 1 Mile Fun Run, & Virtual Race - Everyone will receive a key chain medal
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 7.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Wauchula, 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
When is SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Wauchula, FL?
SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Wauchula, FL takes place on May 7, 2027. The race is held in Wauchula, Florida.
Where is SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Wauchula, FL held?
SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Wauchula, FL is held at 303 West Main Street Suite #3 in Wauchula, Florida.
Where can I find hotels near SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Wauchula, FL?
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