Gateway to Space
Updated
Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Kennedy Space Center (Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $60 to $70; the 5K goes from $60 to $75 after December 31.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
2027 · in 119 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
Area: Orlando & Winter Park, Orlando
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K
Price
$60 to $70
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Feb 28 (in 113 days)
Opened Mar 24, 2026
Race day in Kennedy Space Center
Weather
74° / 55°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Titusville 7 E, FL (5.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:43 AM – 6:25 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.