Brevard Corporate 5K

Welcome to the 15th Annual Brevard Corporate 5K

 Location: Melbourne Orlando International Airport, on Aerospace Drive, Melbourne, FL  32901

Celebrate aviation at the largest outdoor office party in Brevard County! Put together a team and have a great time with co-workers, family and friends. A live band, food available and complimentary beer will be provided!

Race Perks:

• Celebrate with co-workers, family and friends
• T-Shirt for all participants
• Finisher Medals!
• Live band and post-race party
• Free Beer!

Please Note:

No Dogs Allowed (We love our dogs too, but the race course is an active airfield and dogs are not allowed inside the airfield)

Per Airport Security, no one without a race bib will be permitted on the runway to participate in the race.  This includes children.  The only exception is babies/toddlers in strollers who stay in the stroller for the entire duration of the race.

Corporate Calendar:

• March 25, 2026: Team Captain's Meeting at Running Zone 6PM
• March 27, 2026: Tent Rental DEADLINE
• March 31, 2026: PRICE INCREASE from $35 to $40
• April 3, 2026: Last day for team member switches and transfers at 11:59 pm
• April 3, 2026: Registration Closes at 11:59 pm
• April 7th & 8th: CAPTAIN'S PACKET PICK UP Captains may come to Running Zone between 10:00 am and 6:30 pm to pick up their team's race bib numbers, shirts, and medals.

April 9th-Race Day

• Team Photos 4:30pm-6:00pm
• Race Start 6:30pm
• Awards Ceremony- 8:00PM

Team Captains are given the option to pick up their entire team's packets or allow their team to pickup their packets individually.  Participants please contact your team captain to coordinate how to receive your race bib numbers. All finishers will receive a race shirt and medal.

Info For Team Captains:

Team captains receive a captain's hat for leading their team in this event! Mark your calendar for the Team Captain's Meeting on March 25th: Beer and Snacks provided!

Team captains need to register as a team member if they wish to participate in the event. Please note, this is a separate step than registering your corporate team.

Eau Gallie High School Aviation Assembly and Fabrication Program is the beneficiary of Brevard Corporate 5K. 

REGISTERING

Q? How can I register?

Registration is online only so that team captains can manage their team.

Q?: Why are there processing fees?

Credit card processing fees are charged through our online registration company as a percentage of registration.

Q?: How can I avoid paying a processing fee?

Teams that are set up to pay their employees fees can pay a 1 time payment after the race in a check with no processing fees.

Q?: I got hurt and cannot run, can my friend run in my place?

We understand the many circumstances that may not allow you to be with your team on race day.  We do allow team captains to transfer registrations from one team member to another if you cannot participate up until April 5th at 11:59 pm.  After that date and time, no transfers or switches are allowed.  Also, wearing someone else’s number in not permitted. We hope you can join us next year.

RACE DAY

Q?: What do I wear on Race Day?

Most importantly good running shoes, even if you’re walking! We always suggest moisture wicking materials for shirt, shorts, and socks. Remember this an evening race, so we suggest bright colors and may be a shirt for after you run as it may be cool in the evening. Check your last minute race instructions email for weather updates. You can always stop into Running Zone to ask us! Ask your team captain if you are all wearing company colors or a company shirt.

SHIRTS

Q?: How do I know what size to pick when registering?

The shirts are unisex technical t-shirts. They will not shrink.

TEAM

Q?: How do I form a team?

You can create a team very easily! By creating the team, you become the team captain. If you are participating in the race you must register yourself as well.

Q?: Do I have to be a Member of a Team to run?

Yes! This race is all about teams and camaraderie with coworkers! Talk to your coworkers about starting a team. You only need 4 employees (with 1 member of the opposite sex to count as a Co-ed team! Otherwise teams of 4 employees all of the same sex can compete as female or male teams.

Q?: What constitutes a team?

Minimum 4 employees. Co-Ed Teams must have at least 1 member of the opposite sex.

TEAM CAPTAIN

Q?: What does it mean to become the team captain?

Yay! Great leadership skills! As team captain, you will create a team for your company and will need to know some basic information like the address, number of employees, and name of your CEO. You will get a spiffy Team Captain shirt for leading your team! When setting up the team you should have financial authority from your company if your company is deciding to pay for employee registrations. You can always set up the team for members to each pay for themselves. Team Captains are asked to attend the team captain’s meeting to learn about the race, pick up their shirt, and other marketing materials to help recruit team members. We also ask that you know some basics about the race like date, time, and location all found on the website and how to register in case any of your team members might need some assistance. They can also give us a call, but a little employee camaraderie goes a long way in the office. You will also be in charge of picking up your teams’ race bibs the day before the race and distributing them on race day. You do not have to race yourself if you don’t want to, but we hope you join in the fun! It’s all what you make of it!

Q?: What if I can’t make the Team Captain’s Meeting?

See if someone else from your team can join in your place or contact Running Zone to arrange a time to pick up your items.

Q?: Does my team need to wear the same color on race day?

We highly suggest team spirit by wearing your company colors!

Q?: What if I need to change some of my company information?

Please contact Running Zone to update the team information so we have your team in the right category and can make any changes like change in management.

TENT

Q?: Can we bring our own tent?

Due to safety concerns with weather and for organization, we no longer allow tents to be brought to the race site. If your company would like to have a tent for race day, please sign into your account and see the Team Captain’s Store to rent a tent. These tents are professionally set up and weighted to be sure tents are secure.

Q?: How do we rent a tent?

Team captains have access to rent a tent through their profile in RunSignUp. Go to your profile, View My Team, Go To Captain Store. There are different size tents available to rent. Details are listed on the page with pricing.

Q?: How will I know which tent is ours? 

When renting a tent, your team captain may bring 1 banner to display with rope or zip ties to the front of your tent

Q?: What if my team didn’t rent a tent? Where do I meet with them?

Your team captain should decide on a meeting place. The start line is going to be busy, and often participants don’t run with their phones. We suggest your team decides on a location like where team pictures are being taken, one of the sponsors tents to meet with your team, or maybe the beer truck and wearing corporate colors so you can find each other in the crowd!
 
 

2025 Food Trucks

• Reel Cajun
• Just Cupcakin Around
• Pucker Up Old Skool Lemonade
• Indian River Smokehouse

The VIP parking area (expecting 60-100 cars), will be manned by Ameristar parking staff members. Access this lot will be granted only to those who have proof of VIP status. The entrance to this parking lot will be off of Aerospace Dr. via Apollo Blvd.

General parking will be in the area that runs along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd to the south side of Apollo Blvd.  Ameristar parking staff members will control the traffic flow and organize parking in this lot. There are 2 entrances/exits to this parking area, they are:

Off of Babcock St. on Atlantic Park Blvd.
Off of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on Atlantic Park Blvd.

Ameristar Parking Solutions will not be managing the outflow traffic for the end of the event. Cars will be directed from each entrance into organized rows of parking which will allow for efficient and safe exit for all attendees. Additionally, all  entrances to the main parking area will remain open and the parking area will be illuminated with portable lights.

RACE ETIQUETTE

In the interest of promoting an enjoyable running and racing experience for everyone, Running Zone Foundation encourages good runners’ etiquette. Whether running in a group or running alone, we ask that you follow the general rules below.
Whatever the pace, wherever the race, manners matter.
 
* Amenities and general rules subject to change at anytime due to local and state restrictions. 
 

General Rules for Running in an Event
 

*FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE RACE OUTLINED ON THE RACE ENTRY FORM!
All runners have a collective responsibility to keep the event safe. Races generally discourage running with dogs and headphones.  If you must run with headphones, please keep the volume low enough to hear vehicular traffic and instructions from volunteers and race officials.
*Pre-register even if same day registration is offered. This will help ease the registration process for everyone involved.
*Arrive early for the event, especially if you are picking up your number on race day. Check your registration information carefully, especially if you are racing for an award or prize money.
*Use the facilities before the race start to lessen the need once on course and help keep the facilities clean for person in line after you.
*Pin your race number on the front of your shirt/shorts. This is where it is most visible for photographers and race officials.
*Line up according to how fast you plan to run or walk the event. Slower runners and walkers should move to the back of the race pack. Just because you arrived early does not mean you should be at the front of the starting line.
*Pay attention to the pre-race instructions. This is NOT the time to be blaring your favorite song on your personal music device.
*If you are not registered for the race, please do not participate in the race.

Race Etiquette on Course

*If you drop something as the race starts, don’t stop and pick it up! Wait until almost everyone has crossed the starting line; then retrieve it.
*Don’t drop clothing on the course after you warm-up. If you must shed layers of clothing, tie them around your waist or place them on the side of the road where no one will trip over them. If you drop it; don’t expect to get it back.
*Run or walk no more than two abreast.
*Do not block runners coming up behind you by swerving needlessly back and forth across the course.
*If you are walking in a group, stay to the back of the pack and follow the two abreast rule.
*Move to the side if someone behind you says “excuse me” or “on your right/left”. The person behind you is giving you a heads up before passing. It’s proper race etiquette to let that person pass you without blocking their effort.
*If you need to tie your shoe or stop for any reason (phone call, nose blow, etc) move to the side of the road and step off the course.
*Pay attention to your surroundings. The course may or may not be closed to traffic.  It is your responsibility to watch for oncoming traffic!  Always be vigilant!
*Yield the right of way to all police and emergency vehicles. Yield the course to wheel chair athletes. You can change direction or stop more quickly than they can, especially on a downhill.
*Don’t cheat! Don’t cut the course or run with someone else’s number.
*Younger Children:  If you have younger children entered in a race, please discuss how to start off slow and to line up according to the estimated pace per mile in the start area.  We time all events based on “net” time so starting towards the back of the corral does not negatively affect the overall time.  Also, please educate your children to never stop abruptly during a race as a participant directly behind them may fall as a result.  Please let them know to try and move to the side, slow down and then walk but not to stop without any warning. 
*Enjoy your race!

Aid Station Etiquette

*When approaching an aid station to hydrate or re-fuel, move to the right and grab your fluid/nutritional needs from the volunteers or the aid tables then continue forward away from the volunteers or aid table.
*If you need to stop at an aid station step to the right side of the road and proceed to the aid station, but do not block others from accessing the aid tables or volunteers handing out fluids.
*Throw your used cup to the right side away from the course as close to an aid station as possible. Drop your cup down by your waist as opposed to tossing it over your shoulder. The person behind you may not appreciate the shower if the cup is not empty.
*Say thank you to the volunteers supporting the aid station.
*If you see someone in distress on the course, report their number to the aid station and try to recall the approximate mile marker where you saw them.

Finish Line Etiquette

*If you neglected to leave your personal music device at home, now would be the most important time to remove your headphones.
*Follow the instructions of the race officials at the finish.
*If a friend or family member is running the last stretch with you and isn’t in the race, he/she should move off the course before the finish chute starts.
*Once you have crossed the finish line, keep moving forward until the end of the finish chute.
*Exit the chute and wait for friends or family in a central location.
*Enjoy the post-race refreshments, but remember it is not an all you can eat buffet for you and your family.
*Stay around for the awards ceremony to cheer on the overall winners along with the age group winners. Running is one of the few sports where the participants get to mingle closely with the event winners.
*Be proud of your accomplishment!

Award Winner Etiquette

*If you won an award, stay for the award ceremony. It is about you, after all.
*If you feel you deserved an award but your name was not announced, don’t run on stage to debate the award with the announcer. The announcer usually just reads the information given to them by the race officials. Find a race official and discuss the discrepancy with them.
*If you missed your name being called during the award presentation, please wait until after the award presentation is complete until asking for your award.
 

Remember no event is perfect and people work hard to make them safe and enjoyable. Most events are staffed primarily by volunteers, but there is always a race director or race official that is responsible for the event. If you have ideas for improving an event or concerns you would like to address, share them with the race director or race official in a positive and productive manner.

2025 Race Site and Tent Map

Welcome!

1.Create a Team – Team Captains, remember to join your team if you wish to participate!

2.Rent a Tent (Last Day March 28th, 2025) – great to have a team meeting spot, 1 table & 2 chairs included!

3.Review the timeline below.

Extra Chairs: $1.50 each     Extra Tables: $15.00 each
tent rental includes 2 chairs and 1 table
Team Captains can access the Team Captain’s Store to purchase a tent through your RunSignUp account

Team Captain Benefits:

• Team Captain gift

• Chance to win a free pair of shoes from Running Zone (Captain with most team growth between 2024 and 2025)

• Drinks, light snacks, and networking at Team Captains Meetings

• Show your boss your leadership skills!

• Meet more people in your company and improve skills for your next role!

Timeline:

• March 26, 2025 6:00 pm: Team Captain's Meeting at Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935)

• March 28, 2025: Tent Rental DEADLINE

• April 1, 2025: PRICE INCREASE from $35 to $40

• April 4, 2025: Last day for team member switches and transfers at 11:59 pm 

• April 4, 2025: Registration Closes at 11:59 pm

• April 8th & 9th: CAPTAIN'S PACKET PICK UP Captains may come to Running Zone between 10:00 am and 6:30 pm to pick up their team's race bib numbers, shirts, and medals. 

TEAM CAPTAINS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP THE TEAM'S RACE BIB NUMBERS, TSHIRTS, AND MEDALS. Individual participants please contact your team captain to coordinate how to receive your race bib numbers. All finishers will receive a race shirt and medal.