Race season has begun! The Treasure Coast 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 in Vero Beach. Whether you're looking for motivation to be more active or are a competitive runner, check out these races in Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties!
If you know of a race on the Treasure Coast that's not listed, please email alisone@macaronikid.com.
Jump to: St. Lucie County | Martin County
Races in Indian River County |
Who: Family-friendly
When: September 27, 2025
Where: South Beach Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits: Thrive IRC
Vero Beach Karate Association Ninja 5K
Who: Walkers and runners of all ages - youth registration available
When: October 11, 2025
Where: South Beach Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits: USKJA College Scholarship Fund
Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail
Who: Family-friendly
When: October 25, 2025
Where: North County Regional Park | Sebastian, FL
Benefits: Counseling services, peer-support programs, and critical stress debriefing initiatives for local Police, Sheriff, Fire, and EMS personnel
Who: Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities
When: November 22, 2025
Where: South Beach Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits: Vero Beach Police Department Foundation
The Flamingo Family Fun Run 3K
Who: All ages
When: November 15, 2025
Where: Corporate Air at Vero Beach Airport | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits: Jake Owen Foundation
Who: Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities
When: November 22, 2025
Where: South Beach Park | Vero Beach, FL
Who: Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities, free children's quarter mile race at 7:15 am (ages 6 and under)
When: November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
Where: Riverside Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits: United Against Poverty
Who: Kids ages 6 - 13
When: December 6, 2025
Where: Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits: Vero Beach Rotary Charities Foundation
More Information: 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 swimming after the race. There will also be free prep clinics leading up to the race. Visit the website for more information.
Who: Must wear an official Santa Suit to participate, family-friendly
When: December 21, 2025
Where: Pocahontas Park | Vero Beach, FL
Benefits: The Buggy Bunch
Check back at a later date for more 2026 races!
Who: Family-friendly
When: September 20, 2025
Where: Causeway Cove Marina | Fort Pierce, FL
Benefits: Treasure Coast Food Bank
Freedom Festival & Memorial Ruck
Who: Family-friendly | 3.43 mile march and a 1 mile ruck that allows families to join in
When: September 27, 2025
Where: Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL
Healthy Boo-Bays 5K & Kids Fun Run
Who: Family-friendly
When: October 4, 2025
Where: Tradition | Port St. Lucie, FL
Benefits: Friends in Pink
Game On! Run Hutchinson Island Half Marathon and 10K
Who: Ages not listed
When: October 5, 2025
Where: Causeway Cove Marina | Fort Pierce, FL
Haunted 1M, 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
Who: Ages not listed
When: October 18, 2025
Where: Lakewood Park Regional Park | Fort Pierce, FL
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
Who: Ages not listed
When: November 15, 2025
Where: Lakewood Park Regional Park | Fort Pierce, FL
Pelican Yacht Club Turkey Trot
Who: Ages not listed
When: November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
Where: Pelican Yacht Club | Fort Pierce, FL
Benefits: Jaycee Park
Holiday 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
Who: No ages listed
When: December 20, 2025
Where: Lakewood Park Regional Park | Fort Pierce, FL
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Who: Elementary and middle school teams and unattached runners
When: September 20, 2025
Where: Martin County High School | Stuart, FL
More Information: All Martin County elementary and middle school runners have free entry, but parents must call or email. Please visit the website for details.
5th Annual Martin County NAACP 5K/10K
Who: Family-friendly - children 10 and under run free
When: October 11, 2025
Where: Guy Davis Sports Complex | Stuart, FL
Benefits: NAACP of Martin County's inaugural participation in the national ACT-SO Achievement Program
Martin County Health Start's Remembrance Walk & 5K For Babies Gone Too Soon
Who: Ages not listed
When: October 18, 2025
Where: Memorial Park | Stuart, FL
More Information: Music, food, and fun after the race
Hobe Sound Chamber Halloween Hustle 5K Trail Race
Who: Family-friendly
When: October 25, 2025
Where: Jonathan Dickinson State Park | Hobe Sound, FL
Who: Ages not listed
When: October 25, 2025
Where: Newfield Farm | Palm City, FL
Treasure Coast Halloween Half Marathon & Relay
Who: Open to ages 7+
When: October 26, 2025
Where: Stuart Memorial Park | Stuart, FL
Palm City Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run
Who: Family-friendly
When: November 27 (Thanksgiving)
Where: Palm City Presbyterian Church | Palm City, FL
Benefits: Our Community Table
JLMC 17th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5K/10K/Kids's Fun Run
Who: Runners, wakers, strollers, and pets
When: December 6, 2025
Where: Memorial Park | Stuart, FL
More Information: Following the race, there will be a Kids' 100 yard dash, pictures with Santa, and food trucks.
Fleet Feet Run For Your Heart 5K, 10K, and Kids Dash
Who: Family-friendly
When: February 14, 2026
Where: Fleet Feet Stuart | Stuart, FL
Marathon of the Treasure Coast
Who: Walkers and runners of all levels | Marathon open to ages 16+, half marathon open to ages 14+
When: March 1, 2026
Where: Stuart Memorial Park | Stuart, FL
Check back at a later date for more 2026 races!
