Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run is held in Merritt Island, Florida, on January 15, 2027. There is a single format, a 3K run/walk covering about 1.9 miles, and it starts at 7:00 PM, which makes this an evening event rather than the usual weekend morning race.

A 3K is shorter than the standard 5K, so it suits anyone who wants a real start line without a long build behind it: a few weeks of regular running will get you around, and walkers can cover the distance comfortably. For faster runners the short distance means racing it close to threshold from the first minute rather than settling in. The evening start changes your preparation more than the distance does, since you will want to eat lightly during the day and warm up properly after sitting still for most of it.