Gothard Acres 5K Fun Run/Walk 2026

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!

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.

Join us for the 11th annual 5k by the Bay in beautiful Safety Harbor, Florida. The race will begin at 8:00 am at the Safety Harbor Marina. This race is chip-timed. The cost of registration also includes T-shirt and medal!

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Gramatica Family Foundation and its mission to positively impact the quality of life of our community’s veterans through housing initiatives.

Packet Pickup

Thursday 4.9.26 from 11:00am-2:00pm @Bouchard Insurance 101 N. Starcrest Dr, Clearwater, 33765

Friday 4.10.26 from 3:00pm - 6:30pm

DICK'S Sporting Goods, 26583 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761

Saturday 4.11.26 from 6:15am - 7:45am

Safety Harbor Marina Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Use the parking lot next to the restrooms and pavilion 6.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/MUE2ySFaFpmfk3sK6

5K, & 10K Course (0.52M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3452323843

The course is an out-and-back (1.04M)

The 5K does the course three times.

The 10K does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

2:00 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com