#Be A Buddy 5K

#Be A Buddy 5K

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Space Coast Field of Dreams, 3053 Fell Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904 US

Description: To Benefit: The Parker Foundation and Bullying Prevention in Brevard County: The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related disabilities and their families through funding education, sports and arts programs. Our #BeABuddy 5K celebrates our bullying prevention initiatives, empowers our Peer Buddy Program, and unites the community in a campaign to keep all youth safe from bullying.

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, Largest and Most Team Spirit Awards for Overall Winners, DJ/Entertainment, Post race free Family Health and Fitness EXPO highlighting sponsors and vendors/local organizations with trick or treating for the kids and fun activities, Adaptive sports stations for families: Tennis, Basketball and Soccer led by student volunteer “Buddies”, Take “The Pledge Against Bullying” and sign our giant “Unity Banner” to show your commitment to being a Buddy in our community!

Time Table:

• Friday, October 17th - Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935)
  • 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration
• Saturday, October 18th - Space Coast Field of Dreams (3053 Fell Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
  • 7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens
  • 7:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends
  • 8:00 AM: 5K Start!
  • 9:00 AM: Free Kids 100 yard dash fun run
  • 9:15 AM: Awards Ceremony

Awards: Top 3 Overall M & F, Top Masters (40+) M & F, Top 3 in each age group M & F: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+, Fastest Team, Largest Team and Most Team Spirit!

Fees: Adult - $35 ($40 10/17 - 10/18), Child under 16 - $20 ($25 10/17 - 10/18)