Events and Community Information

Use the links at left to find about upcoming races and lots of information about running on the Space Coast.

Space Coast Half Marathon Training Camp
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The Running Zone Foundation and Health First Health Plans have partnered to offer the Space Coast Half Marathon Training Camp. The price, which is only $35 for Health First Health Plan Members and $50 for non-members, includes:

§ Daily on-line training schedules.

§ Thursday evening coached group sessions at the Melbourne, Merritt Island and Viera Pro Health facilities.

§ Sunday morning coached group longer walks or runs from Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village and Oars and Paddles Park in Indian Harbour Beach.

§ Fluid support for group workouts.

§ Running Zone “Get out and Run” goodie bags.

§ Running Zone gait analysis for perfect shoe fit.

§ Monthly workshops with guest speakers discussing nutrition; mental training techniques and injury avoidance methods.

§ Self-discovery, motivation and fun!

Join us at any of the following kickoff meetings starting at 6:30 pm:

Tuesday, Aug. 25th Pro-Health - Melbourne
Wednesday, Aug. 26th Pro-Health - Viera
Thursday, Aug. 27th Pro-Health - Merritt Island

You can learn more about the program, register, meet your coaches, pick up camp materials and get answers to all your questions.

For more information or advance registration, log on to www.spacecoastmarathon.com and click on 'training'.

Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon - Nov. 29th
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Running Zone and Space Coast Runners welcome you to the 38th running of the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon – Florida’s oldest marathon. We invite runners and walkers alike to experience one of the most beautiful USATF certified waterfront courses on the east coast.

Both races start in the historic and quaint Cocoa Village, and finish with a lap around the Riverfront Park amphitheatre where family and friends can cheer and watch your finish live and on the JumboTron.

As our race is held within the shadow of the Kennedy Space Center, the entire event revolves around a space theme sure to delight and energize our participants.

In Nov., 2008, Runners World magazine voted it the “Race of the Month”. 5-4-3-2-1! Blast off for this year’s 6 a.m. start of the Space Coast Marathon and Half!

For more information, visit www.spacecoastmarathon.com

Running Zone Race Series 2009-2010
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Health First Health Plans and Running Zone welcome you to the 5th annual Running Zone Race Series. This year’s Series offers six fun and family-friendly events including four 5Ks; one 3K and a 2-miler. We offer these shorter distances to promote participation among both walkers and runners of all ages and abilities.

More information can be found on the NEW Running Zone Race Series site by clicking the Running Zone Race Series link to the left or by visiting www.runningzone.com/series.html?

Running Zone Thursday Night Fun Runs/Walks
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Running Zone offers FREE Fun Runs and Walks every Thursday evening starting at 6:30 pm. We meet at the store for a 30 -45 minute workout. Come join the fun!

The last Thursday of the month we have a pizza party and lots of prizes and giveaways! See you at 6:15 pm, we leave at 6:30pm sharp.

Sunday Morning Group Workouts!

Group Runs/Walks with distances of 4 miles to 14 miles with water drops at mile 2 and 4. (a 7 mile out and back course) Meet at Riverfront Park at 6:30 am on the north end of the park near the restrooms. (400 Delannoy Ave) Come early and stretch as the group will start promptly at 6:30 am. If you know someone who doesn't run please encourage them to come and walk. The course heads north on Indian River Drive. Fluids will be available until 8:30 am.

Hosted by Linda Cowart (landclearing@bellsouth.net)and Suzie Enlow (suziee@cfl.rr.com)