THE 2010 5K FLAMINGO RUN
KICKS OFF ANNUAL MELBOURNE ART FESTIVAL
FOR 2010 5K REGISTRATION INFO - CLICK HERE
Map of Race Course (PDF) (Word)
The Melbourne Art Festival 5K Flamingo Run will be held Saturday, April 24th starting at 7:30 a.m. The 5K Flamingo Run is the largest 5K race in Brevard County and has established the reputation as one of the best executed and most fun runs in Central Florida. As the opening act for the annual Melbourne Art Festival, this premier event will host over 1500 runners and walkers for the 23rd annual run. The proceeds from the race are used to promote and encourage artistic endeavors, education, and appreciation in Brevard County. Come join us for a great time and a great cause.
The USAT&F certified course starts in Historic Downtown Melbourne and continues across the Melbourne Causeway Bridge and returns to the start. You will run the Melbourne Causeway Bridge twice!! Recent times can be found at the links on this website. Course records (per our available records) and last years overall winners are:
| Course Records |
| Time |
Name |
Class |
Year |
| 15:45 |
Christian Minor |
Course Record, Male |
2007 |
| 17:46 |
Jessica Crate |
Course Record, Female |
2008 |
| 2009 Race Results |
| Time |
Name |
Class |
| 16.36 |
Chris Rego |
Overall Male |
| 18.55 |
Jessica Crate |
Overall Female |
| 17:59 |
Steven Chin |
Masters Male |
| 20:36 |
Karen Minor |
Masters Female |
| 51:19 |
Harris Race Team |
Team, top 3 finishers |
After the race, runners can enjoy a huge spread of mouth-watering treats including an array of fresh fruits, breads, juices, sandwiches, and all the bottled water you can drink as part of a spectacular post race celebration that is unequalled on the race circuit. For those daring runners, complimentary beer is also provided after the run. Included in the festivities is a DJ spinning everyone's favorite tunes, therapeutic massage services, and a killer raffle with prize give-aways that are always a crowd pleaser.
The Melbourne Art Festival will continue the tradition of custom awards that are the envy of every runner and will be given in several categories including overall, master, team challenge and in 11 age groups. Results will be posted on this website and in Florida Running & Triathlon Magazine and Space Coast Runners Newsletter.
Entry fees for 2010 will remain at the same rate as last year:
- $25 for individual runners pre-registered by April 17th, 2010.
- $23 each for team members (minimum 5 per team – all teams must register by April 17th, 2010 in order to qualify for team status).
- $16 for runners 9 and under or 65 and older.
- $31 for ALL runners after April 17th and day of race.
The entry fees include the pre and post run festivities, an award winning 100% cotton commemorative T-shirt for the 1500 registrants, a souvenir race packet, and an incredible raffle of gift certificates and prizes for all runners while race results are tallied. |
Register by Saturday, April 17th, 2010 either:
- On-line at active.com
- In person at Running Zone located at 3680-C N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne
- Download and complete application and Mail to:

Running Zone
Attention: Art Festival 5K Run
3680-C N. Wickham Rd.
Melbourne, FL 32935
(Make Checks Payable to Melbourne Art Festival)
Race packet pick-up will be available at Running Zone Monday – Friday the week of the race. Given the number of runners, we highly suggest you visit Running Zone to pick up your race packet. Day of race registration & check-in for packet pick-up begins at 6:00 A.M. until about 7:15 A.M.
NOTE: Race begins at 7:30am
This is a “can’t miss” event that fills up every year. You will want to register early before the 1500 runner limit is reached! Contact our Race Director with questions or to volunteer. |
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