Walk in My Shoes 2026 - Tampa

It's Time For Take off!

TPA's 5K on the Runway

April 11, 2026

This event is like no other in the Tampa Bay area

Participants get the rare opportunity to run on a real airport runway - a truly one-of-a-kind experience!

Amazing food from our own WayPointeTPA.

Spectators are welcome at no additional cost.

Registration includes a race shirt.

Free parking is available.

This race is limited to the first 2,000 participants. There is no onsite registration.

Registration opens January 15, 2026 at 12:00am

Race Fee: $60

Gates Open @ 6:00AM

Runners Move To Start Line @ 7:20AM

Race Starts Promptly @ 8:00AM

Bib/Shirt Pickup Dates:

Tuesday, April 7th (9am - 5pm)

Wednesday, April 8th (9am - 7pm)

Race Day, April 11th (6am - 7am) not available after 7:00am!

Not in Tampa? Sign up for our Virtual 5K.

You pick the path and run when it's convenient for you. We will mail you an awesome TPA 5K shirt with our new finisher medal in April.

The run benefits United Way Suncoast, an organization that supports community outreach programs and provides direct and significant impact to improve the lives of thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area. For more information, visit www.TampaAirport.com/5K

NOTE: All children must be able to complete the course on their own. No strollers or baby carriers permitted.

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!

Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• Delicious donut waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

• Half- Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Join us for our 5th Annual Race for Education 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026!

The Race for Education 5K is a run/walk to benefit Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS). HCPS and the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) proudly partner for the event. The 2026 Race for Education is April 18, 2026.

Let's pick up the pace for public education as we prepare students for life in Hillsborough County Public Schools! Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited for fun-filled miles in Tampa to support our schools. Participants will enjoy music performances by students throughout the miles!

In addition to the 5k, there is an untimed 1-mile race option. Both the 5k and 1-mile events can be run or walked.

Registration includes a swag bag with a race-day bib, freebies from our partners in education and a shirt.* All finishers receive a medal.

• Race shirt* for all participants

• Post race food and drink

• Goodie bags for all participants

• Finisher medals to all participants 5K/1 Mile

• Awards to Overall 5k Male/Female

• 5k Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (five-year age groups)

*Close to race day, shirt size choices are available on a first come, first served basis.

Our post-race celebration is like non other in the area! We have giveaways, snacks, and refreshments.

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5k Registration

• $35 Thru January 31st

• $40 from February 1st to March 31st

• $45 Race Day

1-Mile Registration

• $20 Thru Race Day

Packet Pickups:

• Wednesday, April 9. Spurlino YMCA. 9650 Old Big Bend Road, Riverview, FL 33578. 12 - 2 pm/ 6 - 8 pm

• Thursday, April 10. Fit2Run International Plaza. 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, Fl 33607. 12 - 2 pm/ 6 - 8 pm

• Friday, April 11. Blake High School. 1701 N. Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. 4:30-7:30 pm

• Saturday, April 12 (Race Day!) Blake High School. 1701 N. Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. 6:30 a.m.

Race Start Times:

5K - 8:00 a.m. (chip timed)

1 Mile Run/Walk - 9:15 a.m. (running time clock)

Awards (5K only) - approximately 9:15 am

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PARKING

Parking is available for free at Blake High School in the parking garage, as well as Stewart Middle Magnet School and Riverwalk STEM Academy at Just Elementary. We recommend all participants access these three parking options via Spruce Street.

We are excited to announce our FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge in Tampa FL. Everyone is invited to attend our run, walk, crawl with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Project Fire Buddies.

Address: Park next to Whiskey Joe's Bar and Grill: 7720 W. Courtney Campbell Cswy

Time: 10am - 12pm

Point of contact - Jackson Clements - (727) 492-9973 - jclements@c4bg.com

Craig Cushman - (323) 899-8267 - craig.cushman@finfitlife.com