One Small Step to Build a Stronger Community!
The Space Race 3K is a walk/run throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that benefits United Way Space Coast. The walk/run journeys participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis® and to Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.
Winners in each category will receive their award from a veteran NASA astronaut. After the race, enjoy a beer at the after-race party!
This family-friendly event is open to guests of runners for a suggested donation of $5 to the United Way.
LOCATION:
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL
3K ENTRY FEES:
Early Registration (until December 31, 2025)
Adult – $35
Child (12 & under) – $20
Registration (January 1 – January 15)
Adults – $40
Child (12 & under) – $25
Race Day Registration (If Available)
Adults – $45
Child (12 & under) – $30
GUEST ENTRY FEE:
Online Registration – Suggested donation of $5 to the United Way
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, January 14th @ Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL)
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Packet Pick Up
Thursday, January 15th @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Packet Pick up
Friday, January 16th @ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
5:30 PM: Packet Pick up, & Guest Spectator Check-in Opens
6:45 PM: Packet Pickup, & Guest Spectator Check-in Closes
7:00 PM: 3K START!
AMENITIES:
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Complimentary race shirt (Guaranteed shirt if registered by December 16, 2025)
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Race Medal for the first 1500 registrants
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The walk/run guides participants through the historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis® and by Heroes & Legends with a larger-than-life portrait of the Mercury 7 astronauts.
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Enjoy a beer at the after-race party
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This family-friendly event is open to guests of runners with a suggested donation of $5
AWARDS:
Presented by veteran NASA Astronaut!
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Top 3 M & F Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
SHIRTS:
Only pre-registered participants that complete the registration by December 16, 2025 are guaranteed a complimentary race shirt.