Race season has begun! Indian River County has a variety of family-friendly runs and walks for people of all ages and fitness levels. That's right, you can sign your child up to participate in most of these races! There's even a kids-only triathlon event in December. Whether you're looking for some motivation to be more active or are a competitive runner, check out these Vero Beach races!
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Tunnels to Towers 5K Run & Walk
Who: Runners & walkers
When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:15 am
Where: Riverside Park | Vero Beach, FL
It's Fall Y'all 2 Mile | Runner's Depot Vero Beach Series
*1st Race in the Series - you can sign up for the entire series on their website
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:30 am
Where: Beachland Elementary School | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits Girls on the Run Treasure Coast
Frightening 4K | Run Vero Series
*1st Race in the Series - you can sign up for the entire series on their website
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Where: IRSC Campus | Vero Beach, FL
Spooky Shuffle 5K | Runner's Depot Vero Beach Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Where: South Beach Park | Vero Beach, FL
You can wear a costume!
Tactical 10K & 2 Mile
Who: Family-friendly
When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:00 am
Where: South Beach Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits the Vero Beach Police Department & Critical Response Team
16th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K
Who: Family-friendly
When: Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 7:15 am
Where: 3200 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL
Benefits United Against Poverty
Surf-N-Santa 2 Mile | Runner's Depot Vero Beach Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 5:15 pm
Where: Ocean Drive | Vero Beach, FL
Race before the Vero Beach Christmas Parade and feel free to wear a Santa or elf costume.
Rotary Club Kids Triathlon
Who: Kids ages 6 - 13
When: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Where: Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex & Gifford Aquatic Center | Vero Beach, FL
This race will allow kids to participate in a swim, bike, and run event! The event will also include a family community day with free swim after the race.
Candy Cane 3K | Run Vero Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 8:00 am
Where: American Icon Brewery | Vero Beach, FL
Run Run Santa 1 Mile
Who: Must wear an official RRS suit to race.
When: Saturday, December 24, 2023 at 7:30 am
Where: Pocahontas Park | Vero Beach, FL
Cheers to New Years 5K | Runner's Depot Vero Beach Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 7:30 am
Where: Runner's Depot | Vero Beach, FL
Cupcake 2 Miler | Run Vero Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, February 3, 2024 | 7:30 am
Where: AW Young Park | Vero Beach, FL
Love Run 2 Mile | Runner's Depot Vero Beach Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 7:30 am
Where: AW Young Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits the Women's Refuge Center of Vero Beach
Citrus Classic 5k | Run Vero Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 7:30 am
Where: Pocahontas Park | Vero Beach, FL
Easter Egg-Stravaganza 5K | Runner's Depot Vero Beach Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 7:30 am
Where: Pocahontas Park | Vero Beach, FL
After the race, stick around for the community egg hunt by Downtown Vero Beach
If you're looking for more races in Ft. Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and Jensen Beach please check out this guide by Macaroni KID PSL
