West Melbourne, USA
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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The #Be A Buddy 5K is a charity race benefiting the Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development. The event takes place at Space Coast Field of Dreams in West Melbourne, Florida, featuring a flat and fast 5K loop course. Participants can choose between an in-person 5K or a virtual 5K, and the morning also includes a free kids 100-yard dash. After the race, families can enjoy a post-race expo with trick-or-treating, adaptive sports stations, and a DJ, while awards celebrate overall, age group, and team achievements.
Flat and fast course
Family-friendly atmosphere
Post-race family health and fitness expo
Trick-or-treating for kids
Adaptive sports stations
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Space Coast Field of Dreams
Space Coast Field of Dreams
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Expo
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Race photos
Awards for overall and age group winners
Team awards (Fastest, Largest, Most Team Spirit)
DJ/Entertainment
Post-race Family Health and Fitness EXPO
Trick-or-treating for kids
Adaptive sports stations (Tennis, Basketball, Soccer)
Take the Be a Buddy Pledge and sign the Unity Banner
On the day
Food vendors
Before you enter
Other questions
Packet pickup is on Friday, October 16 from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935) and on race day from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM at Space Coast Field of Dreams.
Yes, there is a Virtual 5K Run/Walk option. Registration for the virtual event ends on October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Yes, late registration is available on race day from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM at the venue.
The event is family-friendly; strollers are likely permitted, but we recommend contacting the organiser for specific race-day rules.
The course is completely flat with 0 feet of elevation gain.
West Melbourne, USA
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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