Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer
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Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer : overview
Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer is scheduled for May 2, 2026 at the Sanford Civic Center in Sanford, Florida. The event offers an in-person, chip-timed 5K run/walk and a virtual option called "5K Your Way" that can be completed anywhere before race day. The in-person event uses a single start and is chip timed on the event date.
Format, registration and pricing
There are two event options: an in-person 5K Run/Walk and a 5K Your Way virtual option. Standard registration pricing is listed as $35, with a youth rate of $25 for ages 1-12. A higher price applies after January 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Early bird pricing is noted as available through New Year’s Eve.
Cause, fundraising and prizes
Proceeds support advanced brain cancer research through the Melissa Vosburg Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research. Donations and fundraising are tracked for prize entries; every $10 donated or raised counts as one entry in the 2026 prize drawing. A listed grand prize is a $5,000 Park Jewelers shopping spree.
Volunteers and sponsors
Volunteer roles include packet pickup, water stations, course marshals, parking and traffic guidance, start/finish support, and setup/teardown. Volunteers receive a race volunteer shirt and community service hours when needed. Early 2026 sponsors include Orlando Neuro Surgery, Park Jewelers, Novocure, and several local organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
