From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find kids events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association administers the Pepperjack's Kids Running Program in cooperation with the Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept.
Community 5k and fun color run event organized by Westchase Elementary PTA with inclusion of 4 local Hillsborough County Schools: Westchase Elementary, Mary Bryant Elementary, Lowry Elementary and Deer Park Elementary. Kids Run This 'Hood 5k is a chip-timed event followed by a kids fun color run and post-race celebration!
Event: 12th Annual Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon at Adventure Island
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7:15 AM
Parking Address: 4241 E. Bougainvillea Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. Follow signs to lot.
Entry Fee:
1/14/2026 - 2/16/2026 - $45.00
2/16/2026 - 3/31/2026 - $50.00
4/1/2026 - 5/8/2026 - $55.00
Entry fees are non-refundable – no exceptions
Registration fees apply
All registered participants will receive a complimentary “Stay & Play” ticket to Adventure Island (valid on race day only). Please do not add a 'Stay & Play' ticket for registered race participants. Additional Adventure Island Stay & Play tickets available for purchase during registration at a discounted price ($42). Sales for these tickets will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, May 8.
Registration fee also includes a participant t-shirt, a finisher’s medal, and other 'swag bag' items.
In an effort to allow for more participants, we have moved away from two separate age divisions to a three-wave format. The three waves will be categorized by age range so that participants are still competing alongside others in their age group. Also, as a reminder, there will no longer be a post-race trophy ceremony. The Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon is a FUN-raising event with a focus on fun, finishing and fundraising. In recent years, the trophy ceremony has overshadowed our mission of creating an unintimidating and exciting experience for all while helping spread Gavin Lambert’s “finisher’s spirit” and supporting Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), our race beneficiary. All funds traditionally allocated to trophies will be repurposed and included in the overall charitable donation to FARA.
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