We chose this particular marathon because is in sunny FL, it's fast and flat course, great Boston qualifier....if you are interested, it's the oldest marathon in FL and it looks like it could be a great adventure for the entire family! The marathon is based on a "space theme" so I think kids would love it. The beneficiarie this year is Team-In-Training along with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society(LLS) which they are the dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.
So, are you up to the challenge? Let's do it! Official training starts August 1st. As of 4-30, we have 5 Christian Milers signed up! Lockhart's, and Mayte and Ruben Flores.
Cost:
Marathon = $80 registration
Half Marathon = $70 registration
Here's a video of the race.<
Additional information:
Brief Description
The start and finish of the race takes place in the historic and quaint Cocoa Village, just minutes away from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Since this is the celebrated “Space Coast”, our marathon and half revolve around a SPACE theme sure to delight and energize our participants. 5-4-3-2-1! Blast off for this year’s 6:15 a.m. start of the Space Coast Marathon!
Running Zone and Space Coast Runners welcome you to the 39th running of the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon - the oldest marathon in Florida. We invite runners and walkers alike to experience one of the most beautiful waterfront courses on the east coast.
As part of the celebration of the Space Coast, here are some of the amenities planned this year:
- The Health First Health Plans Health & Fitness Expo and Pre-race Pasta Dinner at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- All finishers receive a custom Astronaut Medal and an electronic Space Certificate to recognize and commemorate their accomplishment
- Start of Race Countdown with a shuttle launch on a Jumbotron
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex admission discounts to participants
- Space Props along course and at finish line area
- Space Themed Water/Aid Stations all along course
- Volunteers in NASA-like uniforms and hats
- Space Photo opportunity with astronauts walking around the pre-race dinner and race site
- Opportunity to win a dinner for up to four people to Dine with an Astronaut
- Dick Beardsley - Keynote Speaker for this year's event
- Official long sleeve technical (moisture wicking non cotton) T-shirt
- Large Beach towels for all finishers (instead of mylar blankets)
- Pace Teams - New this Year
- This year we are serving a full Pancake, Egg & Sausage breakfast and Pizza for all Finishers
- An awesome post-race celebration complete with food, drink and music
