Florida Tech Homecoming
calendar_today October 22, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
2 Mile
Central Florida
Running in Melbourne, FL
Your local guide to races, running stores, and the Melbourne running community.
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Upcoming Races
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Running Store
Running in Melbourne at a Glance
wb_sunny Best Running Months
Oct – Apr
Cooler temperatures, lower humidity
thermostat Typical Weather
55–92°F
Year-round running climate
terrain Terrain
Flat
Road, trail, and beach routes
directions_run Popular Distances
5K & 2 Mile
Most popular race distances
Fastest Melbourne Runners, 2026 Cross Country
Season bests from 14 Melbourne-area schools, including Palm Bay, Satellite Beach, Viera and West Melbourne, pulled from the Florida XC database.
directions_run High School
Boys · 5k Full list
| 1 | Jacob White '28 West Shore· 2A | 16:30 |
| 2 | Colin Hedgespeth '28 Melbourne· 4A | 16:36.89 |
| 3 | Zamari Blumenberg '31 Holy Trinity· 1A | 16:47 |
| 4 | Trent Orcutt '28 Melbourne· 4A | 16:51.07 |
| 5 | Landon Plechaty '27 West Shore· 2A | 16:53 |
Girls · 5k Full list
| 1 | Selah Vignier '28 West Shore· 2A | 18:10 |
| 2 | Taylor Geraghty '31 Holy Trinity· 1A | 18:28 |
| 3 | Eva McMenemy-Hoang '27 Viera· 4A | 18:31 |
| 4 | Elliana Falls '28 West Shore· 2A | 19:02 |
| 5 | Kelly Geraghty '30 Holy Trinity· 1A | 19:23.5 |
directions_run Middle School
Boys · 3k Full list
| 1 | Thomas Mueller '32 | 12:00.3 |
| 2 | Zachary Mearig '31 | 12:08.7 |
| 3 | Matthew Thomas '31 | 12:19.5 |
| 4 | Elliott Newhouse '32 | 12:20.8 |
| 5 | Tanush DOLAMULLA '32 | 12:43.1 |
Times are as run, on the course each athlete raced, so they are not course-adjusted. Regular season and postseason meets in the database only. Missing a school? Let us know.
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Cross Country · October 12, 2026
Florida Middle School Cross Country Rankings, Week 8: Boys and Girls Top 10
Colette Heffernan won JAC and stays No. 1. Holy Trinity's Zamari Blumenberg leads the boys on his varsity 5ks, and Drake Matyka is the best of the 3K boys after winning at flrunners. Our week 8 middle school top 10s.
Cross Country · October 12, 2026
Weekend Recap: Pre-State Is Off, Episcopal Wins JAC, Sallault and Thompson Roll, and LaBelle Takes the Sugar Run at Clewiston
Thursday through Saturday, October 8 to 10, meet by meet: with Pre-State canceled for Hurricane Isaias, Episcopal's girls won the JAC Invitational over Bishop Kenny and Nease as Jillian Jakab won the race, Axel Sallault and Quentin Thompson won at South Marion and Wildwood, Spanish River swept the individual titles at Snake Bite while Columbus won the boys' team race, Bolles was eighth in the Eastern States Championship at Manhattan, and LaBelle won the boys' title at the Clewiston XC Sugar Run Invite, with photos from Dr. Bob Cooke.
Cross Country · October 9, 2026
Florida's Top 10 Eighth-Grade Cross Country Runners in the 5K: Boys and Girls (October 2026)
Javier Parker of Doral Academy and Charlotte Roy of All Saints' lead Florida's eighth graders in the high school 5K. The top 10 boys and girls, with Taylor Geraghty second after a runner-up finish at the Great American XC Festival.
Cross Country · October 4, 2026
Weekend Recap: Mantecon Wins Great American in 14:35, Moss and McMenemy-Hoang Take flrunners, Ross Runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra Edges Vanguard at Speziale
Thursday through Saturday, October 1 to 3, meet by meet: Marcelo Mantecon of Belen Jesuit wins the COROS Race of Champions at the Great American XC Festival in Cary in 14:35.9, the fastest time by a Florida boy this season, with Armando Cruz sixth and Belen second of 40 teams on a hilly, humid morning that slowed the rest of the Florida contingent. Will Moss and Eva McMenemy-Hoang win the Race of Champions titles at flrunners.com in Lakeland and Fort Myers and Chiles take the team races, Luke Ross runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra beats Vanguard twice at the Craig Speziale Invitational, Jaxon Kiper returns with a 15:24 at Don Bishop, Brody Johnson beats Luis Rivera by half a second at Harmony, Lainee Mercer runs 18:24 at Wild Bulldog, and Madison Muller stays unbeaten at Venice. David Barton of Maclay runs a 22-second personal best of 15:28 at the Alexander Invitational in Georgia. Bishop Kenny's girls are 16th of 44 in the Nike XC Town Twilight Race of Champions in Indiana. Twenty-six meets and more than 20,800 results.
Cross Country · September 23, 2026
Florida's Top Eighth-Grade Cross Country Runners: Boys and Girls Top 5
The two fastest eighth graders in Florida race varsity 5ks: Zamari Blumenberg of Holy Trinity and Charlotte Roy of All Saints'. The top five eighth-grade boys and girls in the state, from middle school 3ks and high school 5ks alike.
Cross Country · September 19, 2026
Weekend Recap: Sallault Runs 15:05 at Hawks on the Hill, Eudaly and Rivera Take North Port, Spanish River Names Its Course, and Belen Goes 1-2-3 in Alabama
Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, meet by meet: Axel Sallault runs 15:05.9 at Hawks on the Hill with Quentin Thompson 23 seconds back, Katherine Eudaly takes 63 seconds off her best to win North Port in 17:37 and Luis Rivera beats three ranked 3A runners, and Spanish River's seniors win both Race of Champions titles on the course that now carries Rick Rothman's name. Madison Muller and Lyla Hallick win again, Vanguard scores 22 at Rockledge, Hagerty holds off Tavares, and a seventh grader wins the Bulldog. Then Florida on the road: Belen Jesuit goes 1-2-3 at the Southern Showcase, IMG Academy's girls win it with Niceville second, Bolles takes second and seventh at the adidas XC Challenge, and Nease puts five under 16:07 at Roy Griak. Updated Sunday with the Katie Caples Invitational, where Annabella Tomasic ran 17:24 and Bishop Moore beat Bishop Kenny by a point, and Running on the Range, where Drake Matyka handed RJ Destremps his first loss.
Upcoming Races in Melbourne
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Moovember 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
calendar_today November 7, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
Gobbler 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (45)
calendar_today November 7, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
10K5K
Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
calendar_today November 8, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
5K
L3Harris Holiday Fitness Camp
calendar_today November 11, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
Maverick & Up & Running Holiday Boot Camp
calendar_today November 11, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
Space Coast Turkey Trot 5K
calendar_today November 26, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
5K
Wild Turkey Trot 3k presented by Orlando Health
calendar_today November 26, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
3K
Holiday 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (49)
calendar_today December 5, 2026
location_on Melbourne, Central Florida
5K10K
Running Stores in Melbourne
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running in Melbourne
What running races are in Melbourne, Florida? expand_more
Melbourne currently has 9 upcoming running races across distances including 2 Mile, 10K, 5K, 3K. The next race is Florida Tech Homecoming on October 22, 2026. Browse the events listed above for registration links and full race details.
Where can I buy running shoes in Melbourne? expand_more
Melbourne has 1 specialty running store: Running Zone. Services available include shoe fitting, gait analysis, running footwear, walking shoes, compression gear. See the stores section above for hours, locations, and contact info.
Are there running clubs or coaches in Melbourne? expand_more
Melbourne has an active running community. Check our full directory for local running clubs, coaches, and fitness groups near Melbourne.
What distances can I race in Melbourne? expand_more
Runners in Melbourne can choose from 4 distances: 2 Mile, 10K, 5K, 3K. Whether you're looking for a quick 5K or training for a longer event, Melbourne has options for every level.
What is the best time of year to run in Melbourne, Florida? expand_more
The best running season in Melbourne is October through April, when temperatures average 55–75°F with lower humidity. Summer months (June–September) are hot and humid, so runners should plan for early morning or evening runs and stay hydrated. Melbourne currently has 9 races scheduled — most Florida races are concentrated in the cooler months.
Running in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne is home to an active running community with 9 upcoming races this season. Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, Melbourne has the roads, trails, and community to support your goals.
Find your perfect pair at one of 1 running store in Melbourne. Local specialty running stores offer professional shoe fitting, gait analysis, and expert advice to help you train smarter and race faster.
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