About the Race for Education
The course runs on the University of South Florida campus in Tampa. The route is flat, and along the way student musical performances are scattered throughout, so there is something happening between the start and the finish rather than just miles of quiet road. Both the distance options can be run or walked, and the race benefits public education in Hillsborough County.
Post-race, there are snacks and refreshments, and the finish area has an active celebration feel rather than a quick pack-up-and-go atmosphere. Packet pickup details and parking specifics had not been announced at the time this was written, so checking back closer to race day is worth doing.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/7/2026 08:00$40
1 Mile11/7/2026 09:15$20
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