Sanford Civic Center, Sanford FL
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
🏃♀️ MELISSA'S RACE 2025: LIVE or VIRTUAL
🎖️ GREAT MEDAL! GREAT CAUSE! NEW RACE LAYOUT!
🌟 The 10th Annual Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K.
This event is a FUNDRAISER benefiting ADVENT HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE for brain cancer research. This event is in memory of Melissa Vosburg, a resident of Sanford and teacher at Midway Elementary School, who was lost to brain cancer in 2013. Hosted by Melissa Vosburg, Inc.
📖 MELISSA'S STORY
Melissa's Race is known as the race with a heart. Thank you from the bottom of OUR hearts for your support!
📍 EVENT DETAILS
- LOCATION: Civic Center Park 401 E Seminole Ave, Sanford, FL
- YOUTH PRICING: Registrants aged 14 and under can participate at a discount. The Youth 5K price is $25.
- PACKET PICKUP: Thursday, May 2 4p-7p and Friday, May 3 noon-6p at Deviant Wolfe Brewing, Sanford.
- RACE START TIMES:
- 6:00a: Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
- 6:30a: National Anthem & Opening Ceremony
- 7:00a: Wave 1 Starts (Recommended for competitive runners)
- 8:15a: Race ends
🏆 Awards
In addition to a great cause - brain cancer research - Melissa's Race is also competitive!
Top overall male and female, top masters (40+) male and female, and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards.
🤝 CREATE or JOIN A TEAM
Begin the registration process and select "Create a Team" when prompted. You can also create your team as a fundraising team by selecting "Yes" when asked.
To join a team, begin the registration process and select "Join a Team" when prompted. Choose the team you wish to join from the drop-down menu.
🔗 REGISTER NOW
For more information and to sign up, visit Melissa's Race Registration.
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