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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run and Walk | 5K | Jan 30, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in DeLand runs 54:30, about 17:33 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 58:20 and men in 46:11.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 5K Run and Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
E. Indiana Ave., DeLand, FL 32720
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Runners High Racing) for ME STRONG 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 28:54 or better, the top quarter in 37:40, and half the field in 54:30; the last tenth came in after 1:14:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:03 | 16:10 |
| 20-29 | 20:00 | 15:58 |
| 30-39 | 21:13 | 19:41 |
| 40-49 | 20:53 | 20:25 |
| 50-59 | 25:04 | 23:14 |
| 60-69 | 25:10 | 23:02 |
| 70+ | 31:54 | 31:37 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 35 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 4,111 to 5,567 finishers, and the median time dropped from 54:44 to 54:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,567 (+8%) | 54:30 | under 28:54 | 15:47 |
| 2025 | 5,169 (+10%) | 56:56 | under 29:31 | 15:27 |
| 2024 | 4,720 (+15%) | 57:00 | under 29:51 | 16:14 |
| 2023 | 4,111 | 54:44 | under 29:11 | 16:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 37:40, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 26 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.
Around January 30 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 81°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.
What the organizers of ME STRONG 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Early Packet Pickup and Registration will be held at Northwest Square in downtown DeLand. Thursday, January 28th from 12 noon until 6PM. Friday, January 29th from 9AM to 6PM. Northwest Square. 238 N Clara Avenue, DeLand. Race Day Packet…
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We are proud to announce the 16th Annual ME STRONG 5K will take place on January 30, 2027! The successful partnership of ME STRONG, Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, and West Volusia Rotary Clubs has made the ME STRONG 5K one of DeLand's most highly anticipated events.