When are most 5K races held in Merritt Island?
December is the busiest month for 5K races in Merritt Island, with 2 of the 12. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Florida · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Merritt Island, Florida
Every upcoming 5K around Merritt Island, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
12 upcoming 5K races found · 7 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Merritt Island races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (47) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 5, 2026Merritt Island Holiday Fest 3K Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (51) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K, Merritt Island, FL (03) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (08) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (12) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (16) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (20) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (25) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (29) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (34) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 18, 2027Ninja 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (38) Merritt Island, FLFrom $30Details
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Merritt Island
Are Merritt Island 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 7 5K races in Merritt Island with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:13, 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 Merritt Island?
Browse Merritt Island run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.