Hello Summer Runners and Walkers!
This is our favorite 5K of the SUMMER! When the season has slowed down, the fun in Florida never does, so hydrate, lace up your shoes, and join us for this great summer 5K, Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Of course if it gets too hot we’ll add a “race week one mile” that you can transfer into on race morning if you’d like to beat the heat. You’ll still get all the same goodies at HOB Brewing Company, with an awesome finisher’s medal, free beer, electronic timing, awards for faster runners, and of our the coveted RUN FLORIDA Dunedin Running shirts that we are beginning to se in states around the nation as so many of you have planned to do one of our 727CanRace runs when you travel into Tampa Bay!! We love you for that and pride that we have hosted more independent runs since 2004 than any other race management couple! Team Mannino is HERE TO SERVE!
Our Dunedin Summer 5K is held this year Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., at HOB Brewing Co in downtown Dunedin where the PARTY begins with your RUNNING! (or walking). Dunedin is ALL ABOUT LOVE AND UNITY so all are welcome and we’ll kick off with a free kids dash for any of our youth on site race morning around 8:15 a.m. no registration needed for this fun event for the kids.
Plan to arrive at HOB Brewing Company,941 Huntley Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698 no earlier than 7:30 a.m. in order to allow our volunteers plenty of time to get set up to have you all checked in quickly and efficiently before we begin the 5K at 8:30 a.m. If the weather is over 89 degrees on race morning we’ll add our 1 mile runners and walker will begin first at 8:25 am
An email will be sent to all registrants by 4 pm the day before the race with all of the most recent information you need for arrival and to ensure a great experience. If you do not receive this email the day before the run text 727-CAN-RACE with only a valid email address and we'll get it sent to you immediately.
We only offer light snacks at this venue but you are more than welcome to bring coolers, food, and snacks on your own so fuel up for comfort and made it a great summer run with the family and friends. Our teens from Dunedin High School benefit from your participation.
Your waiver of release is attached in this email. Please look up your bib number (this list is also attached) and print your waiver, sign it, and fill it out in order TO GREATLY expedite your check in experience. You’ll be directed to a longer check in line if you need to sign a waiver on site but we will provide them for those who do not have access to a printer. DO NOT email them back to us as they must be presented on race day.
Parking is free at the Artisan Parking Garage, 356 Monroe Street, Dunedin, FL 34698. After you park your vehicle, please walk west across the Pinellas Trail to HOB Brewing Company, 941 Huntley Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698. This is your start/finish area. Please remain on site at HOB and off the Pinellas Trail until Suzanne calls your distance to walk you out together as a group to your exact starting area.
Police and volunteers are at each Pinellas Trail crossing but you are responsible for your own safety so eyes WIDE OPEN! Dunedin is BUSY and this is a celebratory weekend so even though we are fully permitted, the trail does NOT close to the public. Eyes wide open.
Your times will be recorded electronically using the RaceSplitter Timing System so please wear your bib number on the FRONT of your body so that it is visible not only for timing to record you at the start and finish line, but also so that police and volunteers on the course know that you are part of this private event.
We DO NOT post times at the venue as it’s always our goal to maintain a laid back group of runners and walkers at these celebratory events. The venue is family and dog friendly, however, If you are running with a stroller or a dog we ask that you start toward the back of the pack to keep them safe from passing runners. The trail will be packed with runners and walkers so keep to the right and please limit noise cancelling devices. WE WANT YOU TO BE SAFE! Call out nice things to each other!
Remember to pick up your FREE BEER armband at race check in if you are over the age of 21. This is what you will redeem for your free first beer at the main bar at HOB Brewing after you complete your distance.
Bag check is in the t-shirt zone for anyone who does not want to walk back to your car. Please do not leave valuables in your bag.
As you complete your run/walk and approach the finish line shoot, pick up your HOPS finisher’s medal as you cross the finish line. Also take a TOP FINISHER’S framed award if they are there when you finish your 5K! This means you are in the first 15 males and first 15 females to cross the finish line in your distance. It’s up to each of you to look at the awards table in the finish line shoot and to grab your TOP FINISHER frame. We discontinued issuing age group awards many years ago as it holds up the party. It’s more about the safety, fun, and unity than the speed in your performance at this venue so enjoy each other and add to the job of the day!
Restrooms can be found inside HOB Brewing company on arrival and throughout the day. We do not provide food after the race (only small snacks) so after your free beer and great time at the HOB we encourage you to venture to Dunedin’s downtown district all within walking distance to our many restaurants, breweries, and specialty shops from the gateway to the marina. Because this is a Sunday, please check "open" times before you choose a downtown location.
Thanks for being a part of this great run benefiting our teens from Dunedin High under the leadership of Coach Kyle Goodnow. Remember to thank a teen or law enforcement officer at the venue or on the course! It’s all about community and service.
We love to hear from you so please text me, Suzanne, for any questions and remember to register early to secure you space in the limited and fun summer sell out event.
Suzanne text 727-CAN-RACE/727-226-7223
www.727CanRace.com