Events and Community Information

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

Running Zone Race Series 2008-2009
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Running Zone welcomes you to the 4th annual Running Zone Race Series. Our race series consists of five events. Our series has 3 5K’s, a 3K and a 2 miler. We offer shorter distances, with a maximun distance of 5K, to help promote participation by walkers as well as runners.

We have a Team Challenge this year where corporations or groups of individuals (minimum 5 team members) can register a team and compete against one another for the top three teams for each race as well as the series.

Take the Corporate Challenge! If you and other employees from your company want to participate in the Corporate Challenge, get a team together. The more corporate team members, the better chance of winning. Details of this fun new program are explained in the Running Zone Race Series sectio of our website.

Awards will also be given to the top three elementary or middle schools that have the largest participation. The School Team Challenge applies to each race as well as the series.

All of our series races will be scored using Champion Chip timing this year! Our series offers $3,300 in gift certificates and prizes available to the top finishers.

Sign up for all 5 races at once and receive a $25.00 discount. Series registration must be received by August 15th.

For more information or to register, visit the "Running Zone Race Series" tab in the Events & Community section of our website or download the attached Series brochure. Registration is also available via www.active.com and searching for Running Zone Race Series.

Thursday Night Fun Runs & Walks
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Our Thursday Night Fun Runs & Walks from Running Zone are every Thursday at 6:30 pm from the store. Join us for a 30-45 minute workout through the beautiful Wickham Park.

For more information, download the attached information form or call 751-8890.

Sunday Morning Group Runs & Walks

Group Runs/Walks with distances of 3 miles to 12 miles with water drops at mile 3 and 5. (a 6 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 (landlclearing@bellsouth.net)and Suzie Enlow (suziee@cfl.rr.com)

Fun Runs Every Tues - Palm Bay Community Ctr.

Dave and Robin Hernandez are hosting Tuesday night fun runs and walks (approx. 5K)at 6:30 p.m. The runs start and finish at the Palm Bay Community Center. The center is on the South side of Port Malabar Blvd which is conveniently located West of US-1 and East of Babcock Street in beautiful Palm Bay. Amenities include a marked course, timing, cold drinks, and fresh fruit. Contact Dave Hernandez at (321)615-4214 or via e-mail at dhernandez803@yahoo.com

Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon 2008
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Running Zone and Space Coast Runners welcome you to the 37th 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.

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 a.m. start of the Space Coast Marathon!
Space!

As part of the celebration of the Space Coast, here are some of the amenities planned this year:
• New Larger Astronaut Medals for all finishers
• “Space" Photo opportunity back drop at the pre-race dinner and race site
• 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
• Volunteers in NASA-like uniforms and hats
• Beach towels for all finishers (instead of mylar blankets)
• Water/Aid Stations with Space Themes

In addition, we are very excited to announce that Dick Beardsley will be the guest speaker at this year’s Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon. Mr. Beardsley will also be part of the Sunday morning activities including the awards presentation.

Dick Beardsley is probably best known for “The Duel in the Sun”, his 1982 Boston race against Alberto Salazar. He finished in second place by a mere two seconds, running 2:08:53. The race even inspired a book, “Duel in the Sun: The Story of Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America’s Greatest Marathon” by John Brant.

For more information, visit www.spacecoastmarathon.org or download the attached brochure.

Volunteers Needed for Space Coast Marathon-Nov. 2008

Volunteer Opportunities

We are asking for volunteers for the Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon. The success of any large event is dependent on volunteers and it takes hundreds of volunteers to host a marathon. We have the following volunteer opportunities available for this year’s race on November 29th and 30th:

Saturday, Nov. 29th (Radisson Resort)
§ Decoration Committee
§ Race Packet Pickup
§ Participant Greeters
§ Information Desk

Sunday, Nov. 30th (Riverfront Park)
§ Bus Greeters (Radisson Resort)
§ Participant Greeters/Information
§ Packet & Chip Pickup
§ Setup Crew for Bag Check
§ Setup/Teardown Crew for Corral System
§ Cleanup Crew for Start Area
§ Towel & Medal Distribution
§ Food & Drinks
§ Course Marshals
§ Champion Chip Removal/Recovery
§ Cleanup Crew (12:00 noon start)

We thank you in advance for your time and efforts! As a small token of our appreciation, we have put together a Volunteer Appreciation Package that includes the following:

§ Space Coast Volunteer Tee-Shirt
§ Discount Coupons to Kennedy Space Center
§ $10.00 Coupon to Running Zone
§ Free Registration to one race of the Space Coast Runners, Titusville or Running Zone Race Series Event
§ Drawing for a free pair of shoes from Running Zone (up to $100.00 value)

If you would like to volunteer, please send us an email at info@spacecoastmarathon.org and indicate your area of interest.

If you can’t volunteer but want to contribute, we also need a Donation of Baked Goods for the participants after the race. For more information, contact Patricia Kiesselbach at p.kiessel@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Denise Piercy
Race Director