Fight Child Hunger 5K
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Fight Child Hunger 5K Run/Walk
The Fight Child Hunger 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Melbourne, Florida. The event is a 5 kilometer race held at Viera High School, 6103 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne, FL 32940. The event raises awareness for efforts to fight childhood hunger by The Children’s Hunger Project and the Sharing Center of Central Brevard. Entry fees are $25 for the general category and $15 for ages 0-12; the price increases after January 9, 2026.
Event details
All participants receive a finisher medal and a pancake breakfast after the race. Packet pickup and registration are available at Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne) prior to race day, and late registration and packet pickup are available at the venue on race day. Awards include top teams (minimum five people with at least one of the opposite sex), top school participation, top 3 overall male and female, top masters (40+) male and female, and age-group awards for multiple categories from 8 & under through 80+.
A sponsorship level called "Best of Brevard" is offered at $1,000. That sponsorship includes ten race entries, a commemorative t-shirt and swag bag entries, promotional items in swag bags, sponsor recognition signage at the event, and inclusion in a post-event thank-you ad. Race management and timing services are provided by Running Zone Race Management, Inc. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.