SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk

SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk

Join us for our 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk on May 1, 2026!

Course

The 5K night race will go through Historic Downtown Wauchula. The finish line and awards ceremony will be held at Heritage Park on Main Street. The 1 Mile Fun Run and 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

• 5K: $20 (Early Bird), $25 (Pre-Reg), $30 (April 19-30), $35 (Race Day)
• Kids 12 & Under: $10 (Early Bird), $15 (Pre-Reg), $20 (April 19-30), $25 (Race Day)
• Special Track Team Pricing: $15 (no t-shirt), $20 (with t-shirt)

Registration

Register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Wauchula/SMM or mail entries to: SendMeMissions, 303 West Main Street Suite#3, Wauchula, FL 33873

Packet Pick Up

Teams & Individuals can pick up their packets (including race t-shirt) on Wednesday, April 29th from 10am - 6pm at 215 W Orange Street, Wauchula. Packets can be mailed for an additional $7 (mailed April 27-28).

Virtual Race

Participants can run or walk anywhere and submit times online between April 24-May 1.

Special Instructions

Headphones & baby strollers are allowed; pets are not.

Awards

5K: Overall male & female, masters, grand masters, senior grand masters, veteran grand masters, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in various age groups.
Kids ½ Dash, 1 Mile Fun Run, & Virtual Race: Everyone receives a keychain medal.