SendMeMissions 5K
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SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk - Event overview
The SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk is the 15th annual community race held in Wauchula, Florida on May 1, 2026. The event offers several ways to participate, including an in-person 5K, shorter runs for families and children, and a virtual option.
Distances and event options
- 5K Run/Walk through Historic Downtown Wauchula
- 1 Mile Fun Run loops around downtown and finishes on Main Street
- Kids 1/2 Dash open to ages 12 and under
- Virtual Race run or walk anywhere; submit times April 24 to May 1
- Race Supporter receive a race shirt without racing
Course and awards information The 5K course passes through Historic Downtown Wauchula, with the finish line and awards ceremony held at Heritage Park on Main Street. Awards are planned for overall male and female finishers, masters and grand masters categories, and a wide range of age-group prizes from youth to 70 and above. Participants in the Kids 1/2 Dash, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Virtual Race receive a key chain medal.
Registration and logistics Entry fees vary by registration period and age category, with early registration offering a lower fee and a guaranteed race t-shirt. Packet pickup is scheduled the week before the race at 215 W Orange Street in Wauchula, and packets can be mailed for an additional fee. Check-in and late registration take place at the Hardee County Courthouse. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
