Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run
About This Event
One Small Step to Build a Stronger Community!
The Space Race 3K is a walk/run throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that benefits United Way Space Coast. The walk/run journeys participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis® and to Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.
Winners in each category will receive their award from a veteran NASA astronaut. After the race, enjoy a beer at the after-race party!
This family-friendly event is open to guests of runners for a suggested donation of $5 to the United Way.
LOCATION:
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL
3K ENTRY FEES:
Early Registration (until December 31, 2026)
Adult - $35
Child (12 & under) - $20
Registration (January 1 - January 14)
Adults - $40
Child (12 & under) - $25
Race Day Registration (If Available)
Adults - $45
Child (12 & under) - $30
GUEST ENTRY FEE:
Online Registration - Suggested donation of $5 to the United Way
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, January 13th @ Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL)
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Packet Pick Up
**Thursday, January 14th @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex **
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Packet Pick up
**Friday, January 15th @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex **
5:30 PM: Packet Pick up, & Guest Spectator Check-in Opens
6:45 PM: Packet Pickup, & Guest Spectator Check-in Closes
7:00 PM: 3K START!
AMENITIES:
Complimentary race shirt (Guaranteed shirt if registered by December 16, 2025)
Race Medal for the first 1500 registrants
The walk/run guides participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis® and by Heroes & Legends with a larger-than-life portrait of the Mercury 7 astronauts.
Enjoy a beer at the after-race party
This family-friendly event is open to guests of runners with a suggested donation of $5
AWARDS:
Presented by veteran NASA Astronaut!
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Top 3 M & F Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
SHIRTS:
Only pre-registered participants that complete the registration by December 15, 2026 are guaranteed a complimentary race shirt.
PARKING:
Complimentary parking is available in parking lots 4 and 5 beginning at 5:00 PM.
PROCEEDS:
Proceeds will benefit the United Way Space Coast. More than 82,000 people live in poverty in Brevard, experiencing challenges with hunger, homelessness, domestic violence and health. United Way knows that prevention is key! They leverage resources and partnerships to improve the efficiency and capacity of services in our region. These services create measurable impact in our communities.
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