2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: West Melbourne, FL 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 7:50 AM start (New York)
- Location
- West Melbourne, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids' Fun Run | Kids | Dec 5, 20267:50 AM | $10 | – |
| 5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams) | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Run (Chirichella Adaptive Division) | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids' Fun Run: $10 until Dec 5.
- 5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams) and 5K Run and 5K Run (Chirichella Adaptive Division) and 5K Walk: $35 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in West Melbourne runs 36:17, about 11:41 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:58 and men in 37:48.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the Kids' Fun Run starts at 7:50 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3000 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: West Melbourne, FL. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: West Melbourne, FL?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:10 or better, the top quarter in 33:10, and half the field in 45:57; the last tenth came in after 1:06:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 36:28 | 23:27 |
| 20-29 | 27:52 | 20:49 |
| 30-39 | 34:20 | 23:43 |
| 40-49 | 29:56 | 27:06 |
| 50-59 | 34:29 | 22:23 |
| 60-69 | 38:29 | 30:56 |
| 70+ | 33:07 | 35:02 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:10, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3000 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- Flutie 5K FLORIDA Participant T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: West Melbourne, FL?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7:50 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 361 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 45:57 and the winner ran 18:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:10, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 3000 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday, December 5th at 8:00AM as the Flutie 5K for Autism returns to West Melbourne Community Park for a third consecutive year! Together with our event partners, all contributions will make a difference in the Florida Autism Community!