In its 3rd year, this is a fun 5K that benefits the Melbourne Police Department’s Specialty Teams K-9, Dive, SWAT and Crisis Negotiation. Held at Wickham Park in Melbourne. With a nice twist, you sign up as a cop or a robber! See how many robbers you can catch or see if you can not get caught! NEW this year, the first 3 cops that catches a robber and grabs their flag, will receive a prize. Be sure you don’t let the robber catch back up and grab their flag back!! Awards presented by Chief of Police of Melbourne.
| 5K Run/Walk | 7:30AM EDT | $25 | Registration ends May 18, 2018 at 11:59pm EDT |
Place650 N Apollo Blvd
Melbourne, FL US 32935
Be a Cop or Be a Robber
Take part in this unique event where the robbers (orange shirts) will get a 1 minute head start before the Cops (blue shirts) start running after them!
*Start times will be adjusted for accurate race results.
See how many Robbers you can catch OR see if you can keep from getting caught!
Amenities:
- Breakfast sponsored by Jersey Mikes & Einstein Bagels
- K-9 Demonstration after race
- Fun Race-themed Photo Ops
- Best Robber Costume Contest
- Police Badge Awards to Top Finishers
- Awesome Tech Shirts!
Schedule of Events:
Packet Pick Up and Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne)
Friday, May 18th: 10 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 19th:10 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 20th: Melbourne Police Dept. (650 N Apollo Blvd)
6:15am: Packet Pick Up and Registration Begins
7:15am: Registration Closes
7:30am: 5K Starts
*Awards Ceremony following the race
Awards:
Top 3 M & F Overall, Top M & F Masters (40+),
Top 3 M & F in Age groups:
8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Fees: Until 5/19 Race Day
Adult Registration $25 $30
Students (18 and under) $20 $25