3 running, fun run, and walking events in Safety Harbor, Florida

The 14th Annual Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 2026 features a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Best Damn Race ® is a running series created for runners by runners. Our goal is to provide a big race experience at a local race price. It doesn’t matter if you are an elite runner, first-timer, walker, or using a baby jogger; we want you to have the best DAMN race experience.

Saturday 2.7.26

10K @ 7:05 am

Half @ 7:35 am

5K @ 9:15 am

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

Come together for the grooviest race in Tampa Bay! Events include a 10K and 5K Run, 1-mile Walk, Woof & Roll pet run, and even a Flower Child Fun Run for the young hippies!

The Grooviest excuse to party Race in Tampa Bay is held along Safety Harbor's fun and funky waterfront!

Enjoy free food and a post-race party! The grooviest 1960s music! Vintage VWs on display!

We'll also be hosting costume contests with prizes for best dressed "grown-up" Hippie, Flower Child, and Doggie - so wear your Hippie Threads!

Run like the wind and win most excellent medals, merch, and swag!

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE, MAN!

All proceeds benefit Goodwill’s programs for people with barriers to self-sufficiency, and that's far out!

Presented by Marsh McLennan Agency

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