Florida · 5K · 10K
Gateway to Space
Gateway to Space is a 5K and 10K event held in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027. About 1,120 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 6, 2027
- Location
- Kennedy Space Center, FL
- Field size
- ~1,120 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- Kennedy Space Center, Florida
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Field size
- About 1,120 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Gateway to Space
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 …
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Gateway to Space: common questions
- When is the Gateway to Space?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027.
- Where is the Gateway to Space held?
- In Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
- What distances does the Gateway to Space offer?
- 5K and 10K.
- How many people run the Gateway to Space?
- About 1,120 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Gateway to Space?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Gateway to Space?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $70 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Gateway to Space start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
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