Indulge your sweet tooth for a good cause at The Candy Fun Run 5K & Sour Patch Family Run, Walk, or Roll on Saturday, February 21, 2026, hosted by the Anchor Academic Center of Excellence at The Avenue Viera in Melbourne, FL. Kick off the morning with a timed 5K run at 8:00 AM, followed by the fun-for-all-ages Sour Patch Race at 8:30 AM. Known for its vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere, this event combines fitness with festivity, offering candy stations, raffles, and medals for top finishers in a celebration of community spirit.
Whether you're chasing a fast 5K time or enjoying a stroll with the family, this event promises a morning of sugar, smiles, and support for local academic excellence. Lace up your shoes (or roll on your wheels) for a truly sweet run!
Feb 21, 2026
Distance — 1mi
Type — Running
08:00
$28.74
Feb 21, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
08:00
$50.14
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Melbourne.
Learn more about the host city, Melbourne.
Melbourne is on the Space Coast in Brevard County. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay – Melbourne – Titusville Area, and was home to 83,000 people in 2019.
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