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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
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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