THE 5K FLAMINGO RUN
KICKS OFF ANNUAL MELBOURNE ART FESTIVAL
The 25th Melbourne Art Festival 5K Flamingo Run will be held Saturday, April 28th 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 (MAF), this premier event will host over 1700 runners and walkers for the 25th 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 race will start on Melbourne Ave. just west of the US-1 overpass. You will run along scenic Crane Creek to the Melbourne Causeway (one lane closed to traffic) for a spectacular view of the Indian River. A water stop marks the turnaround point to return over the bridge. Climb the last hill on Depot Drive, turn right on E. New Haven Ave. and race to the finish line located by the MAF stage. Last year’s best times and records are below. Recent times can be found at the links on this website.
Course Gmap Link
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 Timmy Vee playing everyone's favorite tunes, therapeutic massage services, and prize give aways that are always a crowd pleaser. Awards are provided in 11 age categories as well as for overall, master, and team challenge.
Entry fees for the 2012 race are the same as last year:
- $25 for individual runners pre-registered by April 20th, 2012.
- • $23 each for team members (minimum 5 per team – all teams must register by April 20th, 2012 in order to qualify for team status). A special corporate rate is available, contact the (Race Director) for details.
- $15 for runners 9 and under or 65 and older.
- $30 for ALL runners after April 28th and day of race.
Entry fees include the pre and post run festivities, your choice of a commemorative cotton or technical race shirt for the first 1600 registrants, a souvenir race packet, and an incredible raffle of gift certificates and prizes for all runners while race results are tallied.
2011 Overall Winners |
| Time |
Name |
Class |
| 15:44 |
Chris Rego |
1st Place Overall Male |
| 19:24 |
Tracy Simso |
1st Place Overall Female |
| 17:54 |
Roman Krzyzanowski |
Male Masters Champion |
| 20:27 |
Jackie Clifton |
Female Masters Champion |
| 51:56 |
Harris Race Team |
Team Winner |
| Course Records |
| Time |
Name |
Class |
Year |
| 15:44.4 |
Chris Rego |
Course Record, Male |
2010 |
| 17:46 |
Jessica Crate |
Course Record, Female |
2008 |
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Register by Saturday, April 28th, 2012 either:
- On-line at http://register.runningzone.com/
- In person at Running Zone located at 3696 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.
This is a “can’t miss” event that fills up every year. In 2011 we guaranteed shirts for the first 1500 entrants and had over 1800 sign up. You will want to register early before the 1600 runner limit is reached! Contact our Race Director with questions or to volunteer. |
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