Fall 5K Running Events in the Tampa Bay Area
By the time marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks became popular, I'd injured my ankles and knees in field hockey, bike riding accidents and showing German Shepherds. Now, I distance walk and dance.
This list of events includes several distances and various modes of covering the distances, depending upon the venue. They all have a 5K running component. All of these events have an after competition celebration and awards ceremony. Most of them have vendors and other exhibits. Some also have pre-race parties. You will need to check the websites for all information:
September 12, 2009
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
"Zoo Run Run"
1101 West Sligh Avenue
Tampa, Florida
(813) 935-8552, ext.239
FAX your form to (813)932-1861
Check in times are 7 to 8am for the 5K, 8am for the Walk/Run, and 9:15am for the "Fun Run". The zoo's seventh annual "Zoo Run Run" goes through the entire zoo along the Hillsborough River. All participants get a race t-shirt and free admission to the zoo for the day.
http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/_page_content/calendar_events/documents/RegistrationForm2009.pdf
September 13, 2009
Ace of Clubs 10K and 5K
Del Oro Park
401 McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, Florida
727-736-8232
7:30am
This event is being put on by American Running Company, a professional running company. You need to pick up your packet at the race site starting at 6:40am. You can also pick it up on September 12 at the American Running Company on 1689 Main St. in Dunedin, Florida. All early and pre-registered runners receive a technical jersey.
http://www.premierracinginstitute.com/aceofClubs.html
September 19, 2009
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Ranch Run
Temple Terrace Elementary School
Temple Terrace, Florida
The 5k will be run at 8am. This is a fund raiser for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
http://www.getactivetampa.com/runningevents.html
September 26, 2009
Moving Towards a Cure '09
Coachman Park
Clearwater, Florida
(727) 647-6548
This event is being sponsored by Miles For Hope which funds research for a cure for brain cancer. This year, the venue offers: a 100k, 50k and 25k cycling route, a 5k timed chip run, a 5k walk and a 1 mile family walk/run. The Dual Challenge has been added which includes the 25k, non-timed, cycling and the 5k chip timed run. The 25k cycling begins at 7am then returns for the 5k chip timed run at 8am. There'll be a goody bag for all registered brain tumor survivors on the day of the event. All cancer survivors will be recognized. There's a special awards division for cancer survivors.
http://milesforhope.org/
October 3, 2009
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Straub Park
St.Petersburg, Florida
The 10k run begins at 7:30am, the 5k walk/run starts 8:15am and the 1 mile walk/run begins at 9:15am. Both the 10K and 5K will be chip timed.
You need to register teams by September 16. After September 17, only individuals can register. Team captains must create a team on-line before team members can register. This is a benefit for a cure for cancer.
http://komensuncoast.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=309396
October 11, 2009
Ace of Hearts 15K and 5K
Del Oro Park
401 Mc Mullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, Florida
727-736-8232
7:30am
This event is sponsored by American Running Company, a professional running company. You need to register by October 10 at 2:00pm. You may pick up your packet at the race site at 6:40am. Another packet pickup will be at the American Running Company at 1689 Main St. in Dunedin, Florida from 12pm to 5pm on October 10. All early and pre-registered runners receive a technical jersey.
http://www.premierracinginstitute.com/aceofHearts.html
October 17, 2009
Spartan Challenge Adventure 5K
The University of Tampa
401 West Kennedy Blvd., Box H
Tampa, Florida
(813) 846-5021
(813) 257-3582
(813) 258-7798 Fax
lrorrer@ut.edu
You need to register by phone.
www.ut.edu
http://www.spartan5k.com/register.php
The University of Tampa is hosting their third annual Spartan Challenge 5K at the Bob Martinez Sports Complex on October 17. The race includes an obstacle course that includes running through tires, jumping over hay bales (possibly a mud pit), and crawling under a cargo net.
www.spartanchallenge5K.com
November 8, 2009
Veterans Memorial Race, 5K, 10K, 1 Mile
USF Tampa Campus
Fowler Ave
Temple Terrace, Florida
Brad Frank; 813-728-0504
Joe Fernandez; 813-874-7223
This second annual race will be held on the Tampa Campus of the University of South Florida. Race day registration and package pick up begins at 7am. The first race starts at 8am. All races will begin between the Sun Dome and USF Band Tent on Alumni Drive. The races involve both the flat and hilly parts of campus. Mens and womens winners of the 10K and 5K will receive a trophy and a pair of new shoes. This event benefits The Fisher House, Haley's Cove and The VA Athlete Programs.
http://www.veteransmemorialrace.com/
November 8, 2009
Blue Moon 1/2 Marathon and 5K
Pop Stansel Park
797 Florida Avenue
Palm Harbor, Florida
727-736-8232
7:30 AM
On-line registration closes November 7 at 2:00pm. There'll be a packet pickup and Expo at the American Running Company on 1689 Main St in Dunedin, Florida on November 7 from 12:00 until 6:00pm. There'll be items on display and for sale at that time. Both the 1/2 marathon and the 5K will be run on the Pinellas Trail.
This race is part of the Aces are Wild series sponsored by American Running Company. Top placing overall individuals in the series win $500. Top placing age group individuals in the series win $100. All early and
pre-registered runners receive a technical jersey. Proceeds are going to the Childhood Obesity Foundation.
http://www.premierracinginstitute.com/bluemoon.html
November 22, 2009
Women's Running Magazine Women's 1/2 Marathon and 5K
Downtown
St. Petersburg, Florida
Women's Running Magazine's first Women's 1/2 Marathon and 5k will be run November 22 in downtown St Petersburg along the waterfront. All 1/2 Marathon participants will receive a goodie bag. This event benefits The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
http://www.womenshalfmarathon.com/
November 22, 2009
6th Annual X-Country Marathon, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 5K
Alafia State Park
14326 South County Road 39
Lithia, Florida
813-672-5320
Registration begins at 6:30am when the park opens. The marathon and 30K begin at 7:30am, the 1/2 marathon starts at 8am and the 5K begins at 8:30am.
http://www.tamparaces.com/
The park entrance is 4 miles south of Lithia-Pinecrest Rd. The race starts north of the park entrance.
http://www.tamparaces.com/X-Country/location.htm
You need to pick up your t-shirts and race packets on race day, if you preregistered. Volunteers are needed.
Volunteers can either race for free in a future race or bring a friend to run for free.
http://www.tamparaces.com/X-Country/details.htm
November 26, 2009-Thanksgiving Day
St.Petersburg Times Turkey Trot
Clearwater Highschool
Clearwater, Florida
727-562-4700
On-line registration ends November 23 at midnight. There're several early pickup and registration locations which are listed on-line. The 5k starts at 7:30am. The 1 mile follows at 8:30am and the 10k begins at 8:45am.
All races, except for the 5K fun-run, start at Keene Road south of Gulf to Bay Blvd and end in Jack White Stadium at Clearwater High School. This is a benefit event for several local charities, with a canned food drive in the stadium on race day.
http://www.tampabay.com/turkeytrot/
December 5, 2009
Ride and Run With The Stars
Ft. Desoto Park
St. Petersburg, Florida
The 5k begins at 8:30am. The 1 mile starts at 8:45am. There'll also be a bike riding event with distances ranging from 6 to 25 miles.
http://www.getactivetampa.com/runningevents.html
There will be a visit from Santa Claus, food, a climbing wall, and a Kids Bike Rodeo. The funds raised support the Sheriff's Christmas Sharing Project for needy families.
http://www.rideandrunwiththestars.com/ride-run-results.php
December 6, 2009
Colonial Bank 1/2 Marathon and 5K Races
Sports Authority
Causeway Blvd
Brandon, Florida
The 1/2 marathon starts at 7:00am. The 5K begins at 7:30am.
http://brandonrunning.com/races.html
December 19, 2009
21st annual Say No To Drugs Race
Harborview Center
Clearwater, Florida
Both the 5k and 10k runs will start at 8:00am. The route will go up the Memorial Causeway. There will be a post race pancake breakfast and $2,000 in prize money will be awarded.
http://www.saynotodrugs.com/
http://www.getactivetampa.com/runningevents.html
Sources:
http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/_page_content/calendar_events/documents/RegistrationForm2009.pdf
http://www.premierracinginstitute.com/aceofClubs.html
http://www.getactivetampa.com/runningevents.html
http://komensuncoast.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=309396
http://www.spartan5k.com/directions.php
http://www.veteransmemorialrace.com/
http://www.womenshalfmarathon.com/
http://www.tampabay.com/turkeytrot/
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- There's a wide variety of venues, locations and events for the serious runner to the casual walker.
- The various events involve a wide variety of special causes and some holidays.