Winter Sprinter 3K

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Winter Sprinter 3K runsignup.com
Date 22 Dec, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $32.00 – $40.00
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Winter Sprinter 3K

About the event

Brevard Zoo’s Inaugural Winter Sprinter 3K
Join us for the Zoo's inaugural Winter Sprinter 3K! Let the twinkle of holiday lights be your guide as you take a jolly jog through the Zoo during this magical family friendly evening race. Runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy the spirit of the season as they pass holiday light displays along the Zoo-wide course. 

 

Race Details
Date: December 22, 2026
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
The course has a one-hour time limit, beginning when each participant starts the race. Participants who do not complete the course within their designated time may be escorted off the course.
Water and Gatorade will be available along the route and at the start/finish area.
 
Awards & Swag
Prizes will be awarded to:
Top 10 overall male finishers
Top 10 overall female finishers
Top 10 male finishers in the 11-and-under division
Top 10 female finishers in the 11-and-under division
All finishers will receive a beautiful winter-themed medal and commemorative running hat!
Race shirts will also be available for purchase for $20 each when registering online prior to the event.

 

Packet Pickup
A pre-race packet will be emailed approximately one week before the event and will include everything you need to know about packet pickup and race morning.
There will be three in-person packet pickup opportunities for athletes to choose from. Dates, times, and locations will be provided in the pre-race packet.

 

Registration
Online registration closes Friday, December 18 at 11:00 a.m.
This race has limited entries and is expected to sell out, so register today to secure your spot!

 

Please note: There are no refunds for any reason.
Questions? Please contact support@thefloridamarathon.com.

 

Virtual Event Instructions
If you are registered for the virtual run, everything is done electronically, you do not need to come to packet pickup or race day.
Please submit the following information to smoothrunningorg@gmail.com. Once we receive the required information, your packet will be mailed to you. 
First Name, Last Name, Mailing Address, Proof of Distance.
*All of our medals are finisher medals. We will not mail any packets out until we receive proof that the distance was completed.
 
This event is brought to you by Smooth Running and benefits Brevard Zoo.

Races offered

22Dec

Winter Sprinter 3k - Virtual

Running

Distance
3K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$40.00
22Dec

Winter Sprinter 3k - In Person

Running

Distance
3K
Start time
17:30
Entry fee
$32.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Melbourne.

Temperature15.8° / 22.9°
Feels like14.3° / 21.9°
Sunshine hours8h 20m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity75.3%
Max UV indexLow (2.4)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:06
Sunset18:29

About Melbourne

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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.

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