Tampa, FL | Saturday, June 27, 2026Registration OpenHoliday / WinterCharity / Cause
A meaningful and memorable 4-mile run on June 27th where all proceeds directly benefit Believe With Me's families of fallen soldiers! Be a part of a beautiful, impactful celebration of our independence and freedoms and to honor the the families that have paid for all of it with the sacrifice of their loved ones. Your generosity towards this cause will help Believe With Me purchase Christmas gifts for more than 2,500 children of fallen soldiers! Your participation and generosity will light up young lives this holiday season—especially with our special "Christmas in July" toy drive! This race is HOSTED by the nonprofit Believe With Me, as opposed to a race company giving a small portion to our charity. Run with purpose. Honor the fallen. Celebrate the freedom that came at the highest cost.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
4 Miles: Sport Tec T-Shirt
1 Miles: Sport Tek T-Shirt
Cadet Cupcake Dash (No Virtual Option) TAMPA: Cotton T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
4 Miles
$50.00
Jul 10
May 29
$55.00
May 30
Jun 13
$60.00
Jun 14
Jun 27
1 Miles
$50.00
Jul 10
Jun 27
Cadet Cupcake Dash (No Virtual Option) TAMPA
$15.00
Jul 10
May 29
$20.00
May 30
Jun 27
Past Results
1 Mile
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2023
22
14:48
5:55
4 Miles
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
176
41:34
22:30
2024
158
46:16
25:09
2023
141
45:39
21:30
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Jan 29
Jun 27
Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick Up Locations and Times are as follows: Friday, June 27th 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT Al Lopez Park 4810 N Himes Ave Tampa, FL 33614 Saturday, June 28th (RACE DAY) Limited Packet Pick Up 6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. EDT Al Lopez Park 4810 N Himes Ave Tampa, FL 33614 *If you have a child running the 1 Miler or Cadet Dash, packet pickup will be open from 6:15 am to 7:30 am on Race Day. You will be UNABLE to pick up your child's bib before the race begins at 8:00 am