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!

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. This will be priced automatically based on the age of the participant.

PACKET PICKUP & WALK UP REGISTRATION
Thursday, May 2 4p-7p and Friday, May 3 noon-6p at Deviant Wolfe Brewing, Sanford
Saturday, May 4 from 6a at Registration Tent, Civic Center Park, Sanford

RACE START TIME
6:00a Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
6:30a National Anthem & Opening Ceremony
7:00a Wave 1 Starts (Recommended for competitive runners)
7:05a Wave 2 Starts 
7:10a Wave 3 Starts
7:15a Wave 4 Starts
8:15a Race ends
8:30a - 9:30a Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release

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. Age groups include 9 & under, 10-14, 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+

CREATE or JOIN A TEAM
Begin 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 registration process and select "Join a Team" when prompted. Choose the team you wish to join from the drop down menu.  Your team will automatically be setup as a Fundraising team.  As an added incentive, your fundraising will enter you into a drawing for a Team prize.