
Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
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MELISSA'S RACE 2027: LIVE or VIRTUAL presented by Orlando Neurosurgery
**GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE! **
The 11th Annual Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K.
Melissa's Race is known as the race with a heart. Thank you from the bottom of OUR hearts for your support!
**LOCATION: **Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL
**YOUTH PRICING: **Registrants aged 12 and under can participate at a discount. The Youth 5K price is $10 off adult pricing for participants age 12 and under on Race Day.
RACE START TIME 6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens6:30a National Anthem & Opening Ceremony 7:00a Race starts 8:15a Race ends 8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release
Race Distances
Registration Pricing
In-Person 5K Run/Walk
$35.00
event Registration opens Dec 8, 2026
5K Your Way
$35.00
event Registration opens Dec 8, 2026
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Race Day Schedule
5/8/2027 07:00
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5/8/2027 07:00
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