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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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 26, 2024 | 6 pm
Where: IRSC Campus | Vero Beach, FL
Vero Beach Karate Association Ninja 5K
Who: Walkers & runners of all ages - youth registration available
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Where: South Beach | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits USKJA College Scholarship Fund
Tactical 10K & 2 Mile
Who: Family-friendly
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7:00 am
Where: South Beach Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits the Vero Beach Police Department Foundation
Flamingo Family Fun Run 3K
Who: All ages
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8 am
Where: Vero Beach Airport | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits The Jake Owen Foundation
17th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K
Who: Family-friendly, free children's 1/4 mile race at 7:15 am (ages 6 and under)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 7:30 am
Where: Riverside Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits United Against Poverty
Rotary Club Kids Triathlon
Who: Kids ages 6 - 13
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at
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 14, 2024 | 8 am
Where: American Icon Brewery | Vero Beach, FL
Run Run Santa 1 Mile
Who: Must wear an official Santa Suit to participate, family-friendly
When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 7:30 am
Where: Pocahontas Park | Vero Beach, FL
Vero Beach Half Marathon & Sea Turtle 2 Miler
Who: Walkers and runners of all ages, youth registration available for the 2 Miler
When: January 19, 2025 at 6:45 am
Where: Riverside Park | Vero Beach, FL
Cupcake 2 Miler | Run Vero Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 7:30 am
Where: AW Young Park | Vero Beach, FL
Citrus Classic 5k | Run Vero Series
Who: Family-friendly, walkers & runners of all ages and abilities welcome
When: Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 7:30 am
Where: Pocahontas Park | Vero Beach, FL
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
