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The Healthy Boo-Bays 5K is an annual October 5K held at Tradition Square on Florida’s Treasure Coast, starting at 7:30 AM. Friends in Pink hosts this event, which focuses on breast cancer support. The race proceeds benefit Friends in Pink, Inc., assisting Treasure Coast residents diagnosed with breast cancer with surgery and treatment costs when they have limited or no health insurance. The previous race generated nearly $8,000, and the first 400 registrants will receive participation medals.

The #Be A Buddy 5K is a Saturday morning 5K held at Space Coast Field of Dreams in West Melbourne, Florida. The in-person race begins at 8:00 AM. Participants can register for the Individual 5K or a Virtual 5K Run/Walk. The event supports The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development, a Florida nonprofit established in 2015 that serves Brevard County and surrounding areas. The race supports the foundation’s Be a Buddy Initiative, which covers Peer Buddy and Buddy Ambassador programs, bullying prevention education, and safety initiatives connecting families with law enforcement and first responders. The foundation provides free resources for children, teens, young adults with autism spectrum disorders and special needs, and their families through its programs. Race-day amenities include a shirt option, finisher medals, post-race refreshments, and awards for age groups and teams based on speed, size, and spirit.

The Inaugural Run for Africa 5K takes place at Max Rodes Park in West Melbourne, Florida. Hosted by One Voice Ministries and Victory Sports, this 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, paces, and ability levels. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. Park gates and registration open early, followed by music, vendor booths, a warm-up, announcements, and the National Anthem. Registered participants receive a personalized bib with an RFID timing chip, an event shirt, and a finisher medal. The course is contained within Max Rodes Park, utilizing the park's natural setting. The event emphasizes a community festival atmosphere, featuring music, dancing, cultural energy, DJ Petey, awards, and a musical performance by BURKS. The cause is central: One Voice Ministries works to feed hungry people, clothe those in need, visit the sick and imprisoned, support widows, teach its faith, and provide emergency relief in Africa.

The Gobbler race in Fort Pierce, Florida, begins near the tennis courts at 5990 Emerson Avenue, offering runners four distance options: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. The event commences at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup available 30 minutes prior. Registration must be completed on RunSignup before race day, as no on-site sign-ups are permitted. The course consists of asphalt with repeated out-and-back segments, meaning participants will traverse the same path multiple times rather than completing a large loop. The 5K involves one out-and-back, the 10K two, the half marathon four, and the marathon eight, all within a 6-hour time limit. Restrooms are located in the pavilion close to the start. The race provides finisher medals, awards, series points, a gear shop, and a best costume prize.

The Trot Against Poverty 5K begins Thanksgiving morning at Riverside Park in Vero Beach, Florida, with thousands of runners, joggers, walkers, families, and stroller-pushers expected. It is a professionally timed 5K, suitable for all ages and paces, accommodating those aiming for a personal best and those preferring a holiday walk before their meal. The race raises funds for United Against Poverty, supporting its Member Share Grocery Programs. The nonprofit's mission is to assist individuals in poverty on their path to economic self-sufficiency. A notable tradition is Turkey Tom, a 25-foot inflatable turkey present before the race, offering participants a photo opportunity. Awards extend beyond standard overall and age-group categories, including prizes for Masters runners, non-binary overall winners, and the fastest stroller divisions.

The Pelican Yacht Club Turkey Trot 5K begins at 7 a.m. EST on Thanksgiving morning on South Hutchinson Island. This public 5K is hosted by the Pelican Yacht Club, which opens its doors to non-members for a holiday run benefiting Jaycee Park and the local running community. The route winds through neighborhood streets, reaches Ocean Boulevard, includes a jog along the jetty, and finishes back at the Pelican Yacht Club in time for Thanksgiving dinner plans. The race, though in its early editions, is capped at 750 participants and has sold out previously. Non-runners can purchase Zero-K passes, support friends and family, and enjoy poolside mimosas, drinks, and snacks post-run.

The unite4answers 5K run/walk at Vero Beach Airport is chip-timed. A free, untimed 1-mile walk is available for those seeking a shorter, simpler route. This event is organized by the Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation. A virtual 5K option allows participation and support for the cause remotely. The race focuses on raising awareness and supporting research for Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, and related disorders. The organizing foundation, established in 2007, later licensed Bobby Jones’s name. It reports funding over $6 million for education and research. On race day, 5K participants receive shirts and finisher medals. Fundraisers are eligible for additional prizes, attracting timed runners, walkers, supporters, and families involved with the foundation’s mission.

The Centennial Athletics December Dash is a December 5K run/walk held at St Lucie West Centennial High School in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The primary race begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern. An Old Skool option is available at a reduced price, omitting the shirt and medal, and a virtual 5K allows participation from any location. The course begins and concludes in the rear school courtyard, situated before the gymnasium. This format makes it a community race centered on the school campus, rather than one crossing the town. Funds raised benefit the school's athletics department and contribute to facility improvements for student athletes. Awards are presented to overall winners, masters winners, and the top three male and female finishers in age categories ranging from 10-and-under to 60-and-over.

The Bridge-Buster 5K takes runners and walkers over the South Bridge in Fort Pierce, Florida. The River Walk Center serves as the start and finish line for this annual early-morning 5K run and 5K walk. The event begins at 7:30 AM, with registration available on the day of the race starting one hour prior. The course follows a straightforward path: participants run or walk over the bridge, turn around, and return to the starting point by the river. The Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club sponsors the race, which holds significance as the oldest footrace in St. Lucie County. A reduced entry fee is offered to students, and participants receive individual water bottles and snacks at the finish area.

Wagging Tails on the Trails is a 5K and 9K run/walk at Pepper Park Riverside on Hutchinson Island, starting at 8:00 a.m. This event is for participants who wish to bring leashed dogs. Each entry includes a chip-timed bib; shirt and medal options are available based on registration choice. The loop course follows mangroves and coastal hammocks along the Indian River Lagoon. Dogs will have access to water bowls at hydration stations and in the expo area. All dogs finishing the race receive a treat. Children 10 and under can participate in the free Puppy Dash, with each finisher receiving a cupcake.

The Health First Florida Marathon Weekend begins and ends near Riverside Front Street Park in downtown Melbourne, on Florida’s Space Coast. The February race weekend offers runners four options: a marathon, half marathon, Sunshine State Lager 10K, and 5K. The longer races are designed for runners, with a seven-hour time limit for both the marathon and half marathon. The 5K is suitable for walkers and open to participants aged 13 and older. Pacers are available for the marathon and half marathon. Locally, the marathon is considered a strong Boston Marathon qualifying race. The marathon route departs from downtown Melbourne, following US1 and the Indian River, featuring four bridge crossings and four extended five-mile straightaways. Half-marathon participants cross two bridges. Both main races provide a riverfront course with notable elevation changes for Florida. Music is incorporated, with up to 12 acts planned for the half and full marathon routes, and approximately six acts for the 10K and 5K. All finishers receive medals crafted from recycled metals. Participants in all distances get an event hat or visor. The post-race area offers Carib Brewery beer and complimentary finisher photos.