Running Races in Merritt Island, Florida

Racing in Merritt Island: what the calendar looks like

There are 9 upcoming races on the Merritt Island calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 5 of the next 12 months. November is the busiest month, with 3 races. By race count, Merritt Island ranks 44th among Florida cities.

Of those, 7 offer a 5K, 4 offer a 10K and 2 offer a 1 Mile. 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 (10 races, 5 miles), Cocoa (10 races, 8 miles), Melbourne (25 races, 10 miles).

Races by month

• Sep 20262 races
• Oct 20261 race
• Nov 20263 races
• Dec 20262 races
• Jan 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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