Your Next Step is the Cure 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Plant City, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 5, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 5, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Run 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 5, 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 $40 on Nov 5, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 4, then $40 until Dec 3, then $45 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 Plant City runs 40:31, about 13:02 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 44:33 and men in 35:12.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Alderman's Ford Park Dr, Plant City, FL 33567
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2021 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Florida Road Race Management) for Your Next Step is the Cure 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Your Next Step is the Cure 5K?
In 2021, the fastest tenth finished in 25:49 or better, the top quarter in 31:42, and half the field in 37:58; the last tenth came in after 56:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:37 | 26:28 |
| 20-29 | 47:58 | 34:11 |
| 30-39 | 24:44 | 28:38 |
| 40-49 | 25:49 | 22:45 |
| 50-59 | 29:10 | 25:20 |
| 60-69 | 45:49 | n/a |
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 2021.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2021 5K field finished under 31:42, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 6 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 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°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.
Race details
- Where
- 100 Alderman's Ford Park Dr, Plant City, FL 33567Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 120 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021), 2019 (Oct 5, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is Your Next Step is the Cure 5K?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 5, 2026.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2021, 200 runners finished the Your Next Step is the Cure; the median finish was 37:58 and the winner ran 19:48.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2021 5K field finished under 31:42, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Alderman's Ford Park Dr, Plant City, FL 33567.
From the organizers
We are proud to announce our 9th Annual Race Event - a milestone year that continues to grow in impact and purpose.
What began as a passion to raise awareness has now expanded even further with the establishment of our official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, strengthening our commitment to this mission for years to come.
Our race supports awareness and research for Ocular Melanoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that affects just six out of every one million people each year. Though rare, its impact on patients and families is profound - and urgently in need of continued research and breakthroughs.