Downtown Melbourne 5K

MAR
21
2026
Run or walk through Melbourne at this community event starting from Front Street Park. The race supports a therapeutic home for children and rewards top finishers across numerous age categories.
Sat 21 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Downtown Melbourne 5K Run/Walk

The Downtown Melbourne 5K is an athletic event held in Melbourne, Florida. The event starts and finishes at Front Street Park, located at 2205 Front Street. The race is open to participants who wish to run or walk the designated distance.

The event features a single distance:

  • 5K

The proceeds from this race support The Haven for Children, a residential and therapeutic home that provides care for children who have been removed from their families due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Participants have the opportunity to earn individual awards across several categories. Recognition is given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top male and female masters runners aged 40 and older. Additionally, awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in various age divisions, beginning with children aged 8 and under and continuing through age groups up to 80 and older.

Registration is available for both adults and children aged 12 and under. Participants can pick up their race packets at a local running store in Melbourne on the day before the event or at the park location on the morning of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk