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ME STRONG 5K : DeLand, FL
The ME STRONG 5K is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, in DeLand, Florida. The event is the 15th annual edition and includes a 5K run and walk on E. Indiana Ave. The race is presented by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and organized in partnership with ME STRONG, the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, and the Rotary Clubs of West Volusia. Sponsorship donations are designated to ease the financial burden for community members undergoing cancer treatment, and race proceeds are used to assist with household bills.
Event details and logistics
Registration pricing is listed at $30 for adults and $20 for ages 0-18; the price increases after October 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT. Early packet pickup and registration will be at Venue 142, 142 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, on Thursday, January 29 (12:00 noon to 6:00 PM) and Friday, January 30 (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Race day packet pickup and registration will be on Indiana Ave in front of the historic county courthouse at 125 W. Indiana Ave, DeLand; race day pickup begins at 6:30 AM. The event includes a Tribute Zone with yard signs along the 5K route; the last day to order signs is January 23, 2026. A course map and giveaway information are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.