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Your Next Step is the Cure 5K

Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location
Plant City, FL
100 Alderman's Ford Park Dr, 33567
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run or walk for a vital cause at this 5K dedicated to Ocular Melanoma awareness and research, supporting life-saving progress.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 9th Annual Your Next Step is the Cure 5K in Plant City, FL, a meaningful event dedicated to advancing Ocular Melanoma awareness and research. This race supports a vital mission, with proceeds directly benefiting groundbreaking research at Moffitt Cancer Center. Run or walk the chip-timed 5K course, knowing your participation helps fund critical discoveries for this rare cancer. It is an opportunity to contribute to hope and life-saving progress while enjoying a well-organized event with finisher medals and age group awards.

What to expect

  • A chip-timed 5K race supporting Ocular Melanoma research.
  • All 5K participants receive a finisher medal and a race shirt.
  • Awards for the top three male and female finishers in various age groups.

Standout details

  • Supports Ocular Melanoma research
  • Finisher medal for all 5K participants
  • Chip-timed 5K
  • Free race photos

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed
  • Free
  • Medal
  • Race Photos

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST · From $38.10

    Opens May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 4, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 5K

    Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST · From $38.10

    Opens May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 4, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

We are proud to announce our 9th Annual Race Event - a milestone year that continues to grow in impact and purpose.

What began as a passion to raise awareness has now expanded even further with the establishment of our official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization , strengthening our committment to this mission for years to come.

Our race suports awareness and research for Ocular Melanoma , a rare and aggressive cancer that affects just six out of every one million people each year. Though rare, its impact on patients and families is profound - and urgently in need of continued research and breakthroughs.

Proceeds from this year's event will directly benefit the research laboratories of Dr. Smalley and Dr. Karreth at Moffitt Cancer Center, where groundbreaking discoveries are being made to better this disease and develop new treatment strategies.

Together, we run not just for miles - but for hope, innovation, and life-saving progress. Join us as we continue to make strides toward awareness, research and a cure.

IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT THE RACE EVENT:

· 5K Race will begin at 8:00am - Chip timed

· Awards will be given out to the Top 3 Male and Female in each of the following age groups: 8-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above.

· A finisher medal for ALL 5K runners/walkers

· All 5K registrants will receive a shirt

· Free race photos

· Chance to Win Prizes

·  Awards ceremony

·  Exhibitors

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