About the Run Hard Youth 5k
This race is built around kids. Adults can run the course, but the clock and the awards belong entirely to the younger runners, with age group categories that track closely through the grade levels. The course runs through Gadsden Park on the south side of Tampa, a neighborhood park setting that keeps things grounded and easy to navigate.
Packet pickup opens early on race morning and closes just before the start, so arriving with a little time to spare is the right call. The start and finish are both at Gadsden Park, which makes it simple for families to gather before and after without much scrambling.
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Distances & Start Times
5K12/6/2026 08:00$25
5K12/6/2026 08:00$5
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Where to Stay
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