
WAYS Race to Independence 5K
Melbourne, FL • March 28, 2026
To Benefit WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life provides wraparound youth services to youth in Brevard County ages 15-25, who are aging out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth of our community on their journey to independence. We equip them with the essential tools and resources vital for navigating the challenges of adulthood. WAYS offers a multitude of services to youth in Brevard County including case management, mental health, food services, identification services, legal, career pathways, secondary education, life skills program and even a GED FastTrack on site. Click to learn more about WAYS for Life Sponsor Registration Link Volunteer Link Time Table Friday, March 27th: Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd)10:00 AM-6:30 PM: Early Packet Pickup and Registration Saturday, March 28th: Space Coast Field of Dreams (3053 Fell Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904) 7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes 8:00 AM: 5K Race Start!*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race FREE RACE T-SHIRT FOR THE FIRST 150 REGISTRANTS1 Awards Top 3 Overall M & FTop 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 & up Largest Team Fees Adult: $35 through 3/27 (race day $40) Child: (12 & under) $25 through 3/27 (race day $30)
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