Florida · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Melbourne, Florida

Every upcoming 5K around Melbourne, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

21 upcoming 5K races found · 14 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Melbourne races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,409 finishersSpace Coast Turkey Trot 5Kin the 5K
Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (45) Melbourne, FL5K10KFrom $30Register Sun, Nov 8, 2026Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets Melbourne, FL5KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Space Coast Turkey Trot 5K Melbourne, FL5KFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (49) Melbourne, FL5K10KFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 9, 2027Fight Child Hunger 5K Run/Walk Melbourne, FL5KFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Tooth Trot 5K Melbourne, FL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Run for the Kids Challenge 2027 Melbourne, FL5KFrom $65Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Duo Dash 5k Melbourne, FL5KFrom $27Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Health First Florida Marathon Weekend Melbourne, FLMarathonHalf Marathon5 Miles5KFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027AKTIVE LEGACY 5K Melbourne, FL5KRegistration opens Nov 1From $35Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Brianna Marie Foundation 5K Melbourne, FL5KFrom $35Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027Getting2Zero 5K Melbourne, FL5KFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Downtown Melbourne 5K Run/Walk Melbourne, FL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K, Melbourne, FL (13) Melbourne, FL5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Superhero 5K Melbourne, FL5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, May 8, 2027Run for the Gecko 5K Melbourne, FL5KFrom $35Details Sat, May 22, 2027Squirrel 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (21) Melbourne, FL5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 26, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K, Melbourne, FL (26) Melbourne, FL5K10KFrom $30Register Sat, Jul 24, 2027Luau 5K & 10K, Melbourne, FL (30) Melbourne, FL5K10KFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 28, 2027Ninja 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (35) Melbourne, FL5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 25, 2027Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (39) Melbourne, FL5K10KFrom $30Register

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Melbourne

When are most 5K races held in Melbourne?

January is the busiest month for 5K races in Melbourne, with 4 of the 21, followed by November with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Melbourne 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 5K races in Melbourne with published results, the typical median finish is around 39:11, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Melbourne?

Browse Melbourne run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.