10 fun run events in Tampa, Florida

Sprint To Spring 5K & Fun Run

The First 250 runners will receive a Commemorative Andy Pettitte Bobblehead

The New York Yankees Sprint to Spring 5K & Fun Run will take place on Saturday, February 14th, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. It will be a one-of-a-kind morning as participants will have a unique opportunity to gather together to celebrate the start of another baseball season while running onto the field from the players' perspective.

A portion of the Sprint To Spring 5K & Fun Run proceeds will benefit the Yankees Tampa Foundation. The Yankees Tampa Foundation has contributed to the local community since 1973. It gives to organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs, Special Olympics, Feeding Tampa Bay, and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.

RACE DESCRIPTION:

All participants will receive:

1. Sprint to Spring race bib

2. Custom finisher medal

3. Sprint to Spring t-shirt

Participants will also receive an exclusive link to purchase discounted Spring Training tickets for select games after February 1st.

After the race, participants can stay on-site to watch the Yankees pitchers and catchers' open practice.

Please note: Virtual registrations are available for those who don’t live in Tampa or prefer to participate on their own time and schedule.

PRICING:

Ages 12 & under: $45

Ages 13 & older: $55

Virtual Registration: $75

In the unlikely event that the 2026 New York Yankees Sprint to Spring Race cannot take place as planned, the race will automatically shift to a virtual format. All registered participants will have the opportunity to pick up their race materials and participate from wherever they are.

Please note that all race proceeds benefit the Yankees Tampa Foundation, helping to support programs and initiatives that make a positive impact in our community. Your registration not only secures your place in the race but also contributes to these critical efforts.

Be sure to spread the word and gather your family and friends!

The Great American Bacon Race is a fun, bacon-themed 5k run with custom finisher medals and awesome finisher T-shirts. Oh, and there is FREE bacon at the finish line. There is also digital timing for awards, prizes for the biggest team, best costume, and others. Could you walk away with the coveted "Golden Pig?"

All followed by the Bacon Bash After-Party with music, food trucks, vendors, and lots of free bacon. It's a fun-filled event for bacon lovers to enjoy.

WHAT YOU GET!!!

• A fun, well-organized, bacon-themed, 5k fun run

• Bacon, bacon, and more bacon (obviously)

• Custom finishers medal and Great American Bacon Race T-shirt for all participants

• That warm feeling you get because although you had a great time, a part of your entry fee goes to fight bullying and hate in our schools

• A finish line filled with medals and FREE BACON (did we mention the Bacon?)

• Digital timing for all runners (awards and prizes based on time and age group)

• The Bacon Bash After-Party with tons of bacon, music, awards, vendors, and more

• Tons of like-minded people having fun and enjoying a fun bacony-filled event

Stomp Out Human Trafficking 5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk is a perfect option for serious runners and families, children or walkers! Run as an Individual or in a Team of 3.

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Start Times:

• 5K: 8:30 a.m. (Chip timed)

• 1 mile fun run/walk: 8:45 a.m. (Running time clock)

• Awards Presentation: (5K and Top Fundraisers) approximately 9:30 a.m.

All proceeds from the race will go directly to Stop The Movement, a local non-profit community-based organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and youth online exploitation. Your participation will benefit our preventative youth interventions, street outreach, community empowerment trainings and enable us to assist survivors and at-risk women to get the help they need.

Participants will receive a race t-shirt you will actually want to wear again and a unique 5K finisher medal. Participation is limited to 500, so register early! To guarantee a t-shirt, register by March 10th.

Team Division - Compete against other Teams of 3 (Men, Women and Mixed Men/Women) for awards and bragging rights! Join up with friends, gym buddies, your workplace or church groups for more fun! To register a team, designate a Team Captain to register first and create a team name, then the remaining 2 runners sign up under that team name. Price is the same as individual runners- $40/athlete.

Our race is dog friendly!

Awards:

• 5K Overall Male / Female

• 5K 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in age group (13&under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)

• 5K 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Teams

• Fundraising - 1st place Team

• Fundraising - 1st place Individual

Go the extra mile and create a FUNdraiser to help our cause! We give you the tools to create an individual fundraising page, and race for free when you raise $100 or more. Additional fundraising prizes and incentives are offered - please see the "Donate" tab for more details.

Can't make it on race day? Please consider making a donation! A Stomp Out Human Trafficking t-shirt will be mailed to all donors of $40 or more.

We are looking for Race Sponsors! Market your business to an active crowd, and show the community you align with our values of justice and humans are not for sale! Various sponsorship levels are available. For more information, please refer to our website Stop The Movement and email Kristin at [email protected]

Please consider becoming a Race Volunteer! Race Day Crew and Pre-Race Packet Pick-up (Friday before the race) shifts are available. Sign up on the "Volunteer" tab or email us with questions. [email protected]

Advance Race Packet Pick-up:

Friday, March 20th ( 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ) The Running Center, 14427 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Race Day: Available at the park from 7am - 8am.

4th Annual Run With Meb!

Benefiting the MEB Foundation

10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat. May 2, 2026

8 am 10K Start

8:05 am 5K Start

8:15 am 1 Mile Start

Al Lopez Park

4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL

In-person 10K & 5K participants receive a gender specific shirt (if registered by 4/24/24),

a chip timed bib, a custom finisher medal and the opportunity to run with Meb!

Pre-Race Pick Up Dates & Locations: TBD

Race Day Pick Up Begins at 7 AM

Awards presented in the 10K & 5K as follows:

Overall Male & Female (10K & 5K)

Overall Youth 9 and Under Male & Female (10K & 5K)

1st Place Male & Female in 5-year age groups from 10 to 80+

Shirts and/or bibs not picked up prior to the race start, or finisher medals not picked up at the finish line will not be mailed or made available for pick up after the race.

Transfers to the virtual event cannot be completed after April 28th.

There is no charge for parking at Al Lopez Park!

The mission of The MEB Foundation is to promote youth health, education, and fitness in the US and abroad. Our mission is fulfilled by being a leader and collaborator in these areas, and support programs and events that:

Empower youth and their families to Maintain Excellent Balance

Provide the tools and resources to lead healthy lifestyles

​Engage youth in academics, in and out of school hours

​Provide opportunities for youth to play and learn positive life skills through involvement in sports

​Engage entire communities in promoting youth health, education, and fitness

Since 2010, the MEB Foundation has been a leader in providing resources to those in need, focusing our efforts to support youth health, education, & fitness initiatives including providing 70,000+ pairs of shoes to individuals & communities in need.

🦸‍♀️🦹‍♀️ Superheroes don't always wear capes but when they do, they run and walk! 🦸‍♂️🦹‍♂️

Everyone is a superhero in their own way. From all the moms out there, to our front line workers, to even just those who are simply a friend to someone else. So for every superhero out there (that includes YOU), You make a Difference and we celebrate that with a fun run!

Overview:

Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.

This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.

All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

Timing:

• Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.

• No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!

What You Get (Swag Bag):

• Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)

• Finisher's Towel or Giveaway

• Finisher's Medal!

• Digital Training Pack

• Online Results & Certificate of Completion

• Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs

• We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.

Packet Pickup:

No hassle of picking up packets required!

-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)

• Race bibs are provided on race day

When will I get my Swag?

You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

Race Updates:

We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)

Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!

Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])

(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)

Wave A: 7:30AM

Wave B: 8:00AM

Wave C: 8:30AM

Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)

Are there any other Questions we missed?

https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/

Virtual Run Option:

• Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.

Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal!

Race Bundle:

Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!

https://www.thebestraces.com/events

Team Glo Volunteers:

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/

Be part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com

Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)