Event Description

The Friends of the Poor Walk is a nationwide signature event of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.  This event is being held to raise awareness and funds supporting the local Council of Our Saviour's in Cocoa Beach.   

This will be a 2 mile out and back run or walk from the Church parking lot onto Banana River Drive and nearby residential neighborhood. The event will be timed for those who want to compete and there will be awards for grade school and high school student age groups. Light refreshments and activities for school age children will be offered after the race.

PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Packet Pick-up will be located at
Our Saviour Catholic Church 5301 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach on Friday 9/20 from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. 

Packet Pick-up is also on race day at race site.

EVENT SCHEDULE
6:45am - Same Day registration and Packet Pick Up
7:30am - Registration Closes
8:00am - Race Start

CHIP TIMING
All participants are chip timed 

AWARDS
Top 3 males and top 3 females receive an award and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74-75-79, 80-84,85-89, 90+

PARKING
Parking will be located at Our Saviour Catholic Church.

DOGS
Dogs are welcomed, but they must be on a leash 

For questions about the National FOP® Walk Program, please contact the FOP Walk Team at fopwalk@svdpusa.org.