Every upcoming Half Marathon around Tampa, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
29 upcoming Half Marathon races found · 1 with finish-time stats
Tampa races are built around flat, paved routes, and the city's geography makes that feel like a feature rather than a limitation. Bayshore Boulevard's unbroken waterfront stretch, the Riverwalk, Davis Islands, and the Courtney Campbell Causeway path give races a backdrop that earns its keep - open bay views, skyline sightlines, and enough shade variance to make course choice matter.
The heat is real and locals know it. Summer and early fall events here are a different kind of challenge than a cool-weather half, and the run clubs that fill neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, and around Armature Works keep training social all year. If you want company during a long run before race day, Tampa has no shortage of crews to join.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Tampa races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in Tampa
What does a half marathon in Tampa typically cost to enter?
Entry fees here run from $22 to $40, with a typical fee of $30. One race already has a price increase scheduled, so if you spot one you want, registering sooner rather than later is worth it.
Will I get a shirt at a Tampa half marathon?
All 24 races say they give a shirt. One also says it gives a medal - the rest haven't published medal details, which means they haven't confirmed either way, not that they don't give one.
When is the best time of year to find a half marathon in Tampa?
Fall is the busiest stretch, with 12 races between September and November. Winter brings 6 more from December through February, and summer runs 6 as well from June through August. January is the single busiest month. If you want the most options, fall is where to look - though Tampa's heat means summer races are genuinely hot, not just warm.
Is there a running club in Tampa I can train with before race day?
There are several:
Run Tampa
Run the Heights
Run Club for MFs That Don't Run
Armature Works Run Club
Tampa Bay Runners
Happy Pace Run Club
Off Balanced Run Club
Routes like Bayshore Boulevard and Davis Islands are popular training grounds, so you're likely to find a group that already runs the streets you're training on.
How do I know if a Tampa half marathon is a good fit for a first-timer?
Most of the half marathons here are part of multi-distance events that also offer a 5K, a 10K, and a 1 Mile, so you can step down to a shorter distance at the same event if your training doesn't come together. Entry fees are consistent at $30 across most races, and every race here says it gives a shirt, so you won't be left with nothing to show for the day.
