Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 5k @ 8:00 a.m. 1 mi @ 8:10 a.m Race day packet pickup starts at 7:00. PARKING: Park anywhere in the park. The Start/Finish and Packet pickup are on the back side, a short walk from the front parking. Activities, start/finish, and packet pickup at Shelter 315 on the back side of the park. Parking is free. 5K Race: Chip timed Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd . *Female runs small. Unique gnome finisher medal 1 mile Fun Run: Not timed. Not chipped. Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd . *Female runs small. Unique gnome finisher medal No age group/overall awards. Under 17 must be with parent. 5k Virtual: Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd . * Female runs small. Shirt and medal mailed to participant. Registration closes December 3rd. Unique finisher medal Awards for 5K: Unique stuffed gnome awards to top three overall, male and female Unique 5K age group awards, 3 deep: Under 15, 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+ Running shoes from Feet First & New Balance to 1st place male/female adult and male/female under 15 $20 Feet First Gift Card to 1st place in each age group Two Middle of the Pack Awards, $100 toward running shoes from The Running Center Pre-Race Registration Fees: 5K: $35. Price increases to $40 on August 10th, and to $45 on November 11th, plus processing fee Virtual 5k: $35 plus processing fee. Registration closes November 28th for virtual event. 1 Mile Fun Run: $25. Price increases to $30 on August 10th and to $35 on November 11th, plus processing fee Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, Dec. 9th, The Running Center, 14427 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, North Tampa, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 10th, at Feet First, 3401 Bay to Bay Avenue, South Tampa, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Race Day Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. bib/shirt pickup 8:00 a.m. - 5K starts 8:10 a.m. - 1 Mile Fun Run starts Transferring:
5K: Gender specific short sleeve shirt
1 Miles: Gender specific short sleeve shirt.
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | May 4 | Aug 1 |
| $40.00 | Aug 2 | Nov 2 | |
| $45.00 | Nov 3 | Dec 12 | |
| 1 Miles | $25.00 | May 1 | Aug 1 |
| $30.00 | Aug 2 | Nov 2 | |
| $35.00 | Nov 3 | Dec 12 |
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