Florida Tech Homecoming

calendar_today October 22, 2026 location_on Florida Tech - Panther Plaza, Melbourne, Central Florida 32901

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200 Participant Cap! Register early to claim your spot.

Florida Tech Alumni Association Presents Florida Tech Homecoming 2-Mile Run/Walk!

***THURSDAY, October 12, 2026 AT 5:30 PM

***RACE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Proceeds Benefit the Panther Fund!

***AMENITIES: • Run through the BEAUTIFUL Florida Tech Campus!! • Panther medallions for overall winners • Awesome shirts while supplies last - T-shirt size is not guaranteed if registered after Sept 18th but we will try our best to fulfill all requests. • Post-race refreshments!

***TIMETABLE:***Wednesday, October 21st: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne FL 32935)

*Note: there is NO packet pickup at Running Zone on Thursday. Please pick up your packet Wednesday or at the race site on Thursday, starting at 4:15pm.

**Thursday, October 22nd – Florida Tech Campus ****(150 W. University Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901) 4:15 PM Packet Pickup & Registration opens 5:15 PM Late Registration ends 5:30 PM Race Start!** *Awards Ceremony immediately following the race

AWARDS: Top 3 M&F Overall, Top Masters (40+), Top Alumni, Top 3 Teams with Most Participation, Age Groups (Top 3 M-F) 8 & Under 9-11 12-14 15-19 80+ 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Florida Tech Homecoming 2026?

Florida Tech Homecoming takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in Melbourne, Florida.

Where does Florida Tech Homecoming take place?

Florida Tech Homecoming is held at Florida Tech - Panther Plaza in Melbourne, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.

How do I register for Florida Tech Homecoming?

Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.

Is there a promo code for Florida Tech Homecoming?

Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Florida Tech Homecoming

October 22, 2026