Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
5k @ 8:00 a.m.
1 mi @ 8:10 a.m
Race day packet pickup starts at 7:00.
PARKING: Park anywhere in the park. The Start/Finish and Packet pickup are on the back side, a short walk from the front parking.
Activities, start/finish, and packet pickup at Shelter 315 on the back side of the park. Parking is free.
5K Race:
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Chip timed
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Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd. *Female runs small.
- Unique gnome finisher medal
1 mile Fun Run:
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Not timed. Not chipped.
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Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd. *Female runs small.
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Unique gnome finisher medal
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No age group/overall awards. Under 17 must be with parent.
5k Virtual:
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Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd. *Female runs small.
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Shirt and medal mailed to participant. Registration closes December 3rd.
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Unique finisher medal
Awards for 5K:
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Unique stuffed gnome awards to top three overall, male and female
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Unique 5K age group awards, 3 deep: Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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Running shoes from Feet First & New Balance to 1st place male/female adult and male/female under 15
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$20 Feet First Gift Card to 1st place in each age group
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Two Middle of the Pack Awards, $100 toward running shoes from The Running Center
Pre-Race Registration Fees:
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5K: $35. Price increases to $40 on August 10th, and to $45 on November 11th, plus processing fee
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Virtual 5k: $35 plus processing fee. Registration closes November 28th for virtual event.
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1 Mile Fun Run: $25. Price increases to $30 on August 10th and to $35 on November 11th, plus processing fee
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:
Wednesday, Dec. 17th, The Running Center, 14427 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, North Tampa, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 18th, at Feet First, 3401 Bay to Bay Avenue, South Tampa, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Race Day Schedule:
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7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. bib/shirt pickup
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8:00 a.m. – 5K starts
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8:10 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run starts