The Gateway to Space is a 5K/10K is held on the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (formerly known as the Shuttle Landing Facility) and benefits the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society, is on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until then, they fund and conduct …
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The Gateway to Space is a 5K/10K is held on the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (formerly known as the Shuttle Landing Facility) and benefits the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society, is on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until then, they fund and conduct research, share expert information, support patients, and spread the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better. For the first time in history, the American Cancer Society’s mission is at risk. Fundraising is not required but is highly encouraged. Mindy from Mindy & Company on Lite Rock 99.3 will be hosting the event.
Due to restrictions by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the United States Space Force; participation in the In-Person races is limited to US Citizens of 12 years of age and older. By registering for the in-person races, you are consenting to a federal background check.
Only Registered Participants will be granted access to the LLF Runway. No Spectators are allowed.
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Fantastic event. Historic venue
Easy, flat, fast run on the Space Shuttle landing strip, which is still in use, and is the longest runway in the world. Support is super and over all a … MORE
Easy, flat, fast run on the Space Shuttle landing strip, which is still in use, and is the longest runway in the world. Support is super and over all a lot of fun. Four events are going on at the same time (10K run/walk) (5K run/walk), but the runway is so wide there are no “traffic jams” at all. Do this run if you can!
Fine, Flat Historic Run
Get to feel part of the former Space Shuttle program by running on the Space Shuttle landing runway. It's fast, flat, and well supported by the Running Zone of Melbourne … MORE
Get to feel part of the former Space Shuttle program by running on the Space Shuttle landing runway. It’s fast, flat, and well supported by the Running Zone of Melbourne FL. Lots of walkers and 1st time runners, but lots of room to maneuver. Everyone has fun! Highly recommend for everyone, but especially local Florida runners.
Out of this world experience.
This was a truly unique experience, a race on the historic shuttle landing runway. You have to be a US citizen to participate. A few days prior to the event … MORE
This was a truly unique experience, a race on the historic shuttle landing runway. You have to be a US citizen to participate. A few days prior to the event we found out about the packet pick up. I don’t really see this as a glitch, especially since the event itself was absolutely wonderful. This was only the 3rd race at that location benefitting the American Cancer Society. Great cause, great location and the weather cooperated as well. There was a moist, cool mist which made the run on an exposed surface comfortable and pleasant. Afterwards all finishers got an absolutely amazing medal with a rocket, a satellite in space, the moon and stars. The words “Gateway to Space” slightly glow in the dark. All in all it was a fantastic, out of this world experience.
Run Where The Shuttles Landed
You won't find another venue like this; running on the shuttle landing strip. We could have used a little more info before the race, but race day itself was flawlessly … MORE
You won’t find another venue like this; running on the shuttle landing strip. We could have used a little more info before the race, but race day itself was flawlessly produced. Times were quickly posted on line the same day, and a large number of free photographs were posted within a couple of days. The logistics of moving a large number of runners around the Kennedy Space Center was smoothly accomplished with comfortable buses. Overall a great experience. Looking forward to next year.