Name: Walktober Kickoff Fest
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Melbourne

About the Event

Saturday, September 26: 8-11 a.m. 📍Eau Gallie High School Stadium

Lace up your walking shoes and bring the whole family for a fun-filled wellness celebration unlike anything we've done before! Don't just hear about it... be part of BPS history! Be among the first to participate in this exciting new tradition as we launch Walktober together and take the first steps toward a healthier, stronger school year.

Walk alongside colleagues from across the district as we take part in our inaugural one-mile team walk. Then enjoy a festival-style wellness experience featuring:

🍂 Complimentary breakfast
🍂 Health screenings and wellness resources
🍂 Community vendors and local partners
🍂 Exciting giveaways and prize drawings
🍂 Music, games, and activities for all ages
🍂 Family-friendly fun that everyone can enjoy

Whether you're looking to boost your health, connect with coworkers, discover new wellness resources, or simply spend a fun morning with your family, Walktober Fest has something for everyone. Get ready for an unforgettable morning of movement, wellness, family fun, and community connection!

Special Giveaway:

First 350 registrants to sign up for Walktober Fest before September 7th, will receive a Walktober T-shirt at Walktober Fest. You must be present to receive your shirt!

Be sure to register for the Walktober Challenge!

This year, the Walktober Challenge is open to employee family members!

Challange Dates: September 26- November 6

Races Offered

Walktober Kickoff Fest

Sep 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$0.00

About Melbourne

Learn more about the host city, Melbourne.

Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is located 72 miles (116 km) southeast of Orlando along Florida's Space Coast, so named because of the region's proximity to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center. The city had an estimated population of 87,561 as of July 1, 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville metropolitan statistical area. Downtown Melbourne and most of the city lie inland of the Indian River Lagoon, with a small part extending over to the barrier island.