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2026 WAYS for Life Race to Independence 5k

Join us in supporting the WAYS for Life annual 5k Fundraiser! Whether it's handing out water to runners, hanging banners, or assisting with prizes, we hope you will join the fun on March 28th, at the Space Coast Field of Dreams Park!

*7:00 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

*7:45 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Closes

*8 AM: Race Begins!

*Each volunteer will be provided water and snacks.

 

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Leslie at leslie.thomas@waysforlife.org or call 321-382-0340. 



Space Coast Field of Dreams Park 3053 Fell Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904

Volunteer Opportunities

Packet Pickup
Volunteers will assist with handing out packets to racers as they arrive and prepare for the race.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM 4 volunteers needed Choose  
Registration Packet Distribution- First Shift
Hand out registration packets at Running Zone. NOTE LOCATION >> 3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Fri, Mar 27, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Full !
Jessica C.
Nora H.
Registration Packet Distribution- Second Shift
Hand out registration packets at Running Zone. NOTE LOCATION >> 3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Fri, Mar 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Full !
Claire D.
Jay W.
Registration Packet Distribution- Third Shift
Hand out registration packets at Running Zone. NOTE LOCATION >> 3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Fri, Mar 27, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Full !
Alison W.
Morgan S.
Registration Packet Distribution- Fourth Shift
Hand out registration packets at Running Zone. NOTE LOCATION >> 3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Fri, Mar 27, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 2 volunteers needed
1 spots left
Morgan S.
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WAYS Tent & Table- First Shift
Manage the WAYS for Life tent, handing out WAYS information on our programs and services, answering questions and representing who we are and what we do. We request that volunteers signing up for this activity be familiar with WAYS and the services we provide so that you can share this information with the public. Thank you!
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM Full !
Stacey L.
Kiley C.
sophia r.
Ny'keria B.
Leslie T.
Race Day Volunteers
Volunteers will go out on the course to help with course turns, water stops, and mile clocks. An employee from Running Zone will provide maps to help assign these volunteers to their spots.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM 20 volunteers needed
11 spots left
Holly A.
Mia C.
Wyatt S.
Morgan M.
Gary Z.
Unique C.
Oakley K.
Tom K.
Morgan S.
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Medical Volunteer - First Aid Certified/Nurse
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Full !
Eduardo (Eddie) A.
WAYS Tent & Table - Second Shift
Manage the WAYS for Life tent, handing out WAYS information on our programs and services, answering questions and representing who we are and what we do. We request that volunteers signing up for this activity be familiar with WAYS and the services we provide so that you can share this information with the public. Thank you!
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Full !
Jessica C.
Alayna s.
Izabella S.
Izayah S.
Clean Up & Breakdown
Close out the end of the race with a bang by helping us breakdown and clean up!
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 3 volunteers needed
1 spots left
Kimberly S.
Dona D.
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