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.
It is an honor to present Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute as the presenting sponsor of the 2027 ME STRONG 5K. In the tradition of ME STRONG 100% of sponsorship and fundraising donations will benefit Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation to ease the financial burden for community members undergoing cancer treatment. In addition the ME STRONG charity will continue it's mission in assisting those battling cancer by donating race proceeds to assist with household bills.
Jan 30, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in DeLand.
Learn more about the host city, DeLand.
DeLand is the county seat of Volusia County, Florida. It has a population of about 33,000 people (2018).
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Official finishing times from previous editions of ME STRONG 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Julian Pomales | 16:33.1 | |
| 🥈 | Jonathan Reyes | 16:54.5 | |
| 🥉 | Brendan Hamilton | 17:02.2 | |
| 4 | Jacob Bormet | 17:15.8 | |
| 5 | Corey Johnson | 17:34.5 | |
| 6 | Mitchell Curtis | 17:37.7 | |
| 7 | Lucas Noboa | 17:38.4 | |
| 8 | Collin Butzow | 17:58.9 | |
| 9 | Riley Garrison | 18:04.5 | |
| 10 | Christian Berberich | 18:16.3 | |
| 11 | Shannon Hickey Jones | 18:27.1 | |
| 12 | Jesse Pack | 18:41 | |
| 13 | Dillon Wilson-beck | 18:51 | |
| 14 | Erik Hansen | 18:51.5 | |
| 15 | Elijah Morrow | 18:52.2 | |
| 16 | Donovan Spears | 18:53.5 | |
| 17 | Michael Mandell | 18:55.5 | |
| 18 | James Gannon | 18:58.9 | |
| 19 | Daniel Gonzalez Reta | 18:59 | |
| 20 | Lincoln Hendricks | 19:03.9 | |
| 21 | Daytona Belflower | 19:04.8 | |
| 22 | Julius Dayandante | 19:23.4 | |
| 23 | Camilo Lilleslaten | 19:24.1 | |
| 24 | Russ Stam | 19:37.6 | |
| 25 | Michael Main | 19:42.5 | |
| 26 | Aaron Bulleman | 19:47.4 | |
| 27 | Josh Ebert | 19:48.1 | |
| 28 | Connor York | 19:49.8 | |
| 29 | Soloman Lorenzo | 19:50.6 | |
| 30 | Kelly Bildstein | 19:59.3 | |
| 31 | Austin Champoux | 20:03.4 | |
| 32 | Leah Umberger | 20:20.3 | |
| 33 | William Hubbard | 20:23.3 | |
| 34 | Joe Matuszczak | 20:29.3 | |
| 35 | Luke Ritter | 20:34 | |
| 36 | Justin James | 20:45.7 | |
| 37 | Alan Korn | 20:46 | |
| 38 | Ethan Tetreault | 20:46.2 | |
| 39 | Kyle Oakes | 20:47.8 | |
| 40 | Vince Leffler | 20:48.6 | |
| 41 | Christopher Madzik | 20:56.8 | |
| 42 | Giovana Meade | 21:00.1 | |
| 43 | Jean Lyons | 21:03.8 | |
| 44 | Randy Barry | 21:05.4 | |
| 45 | Matthew Novack | 21:12.3 | |
| 46 | Jake Penney | 21:13.5 | |
| 47 | Heath Rivers | 21:16 | |
| 48 | Andy Vazquez | 21:24.7 | |
| 49 | Hunter Wilson | 21:30.5 | |
| 50 | Sacha Roiena | 21:31.9 |
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