Running Races in Merritt Island, Florida

Racing in Merritt Island: what the calendar looks like

There are 14 upcoming races on the Merritt Island calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 11 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 2. By race count, Merritt Island ranks 32nd among Florida cities.

Of those, 13 offer a 5K and 11 offer a 10K. Where fees are published, the median entry in Merritt Island is $30, close to the Florida median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Cocoa Beach (9 races, 5 miles), Cocoa (7 races, 8 miles), Melbourne (27 races, 10 miles).

Races by month

• Nov 20262 races
• Dec 20262 races
• Jan 20272 races
• Feb 20271 race
• Mar 20271 race
• Apr 20271 race
• May 20271 race
• Jun 20271 race
• Jul 20271 race
• Aug 20271 race
• Sep 20271 race

Planning a race

• Getting inlotteries, qualifiers, and how entry works for the races that sell out
• Lottery watchwhich race lotteries and registration windows are open right now
• Choosing a first marathona practical guide to picking a debut race

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