About the Tampa Sister Cities 5k Run/Walk
The course runs through Al Lopez Park, a shaded urban park in Tampa. The route is flat, and the surroundings feel more like a neighborhood morning out than a traditional race. Cultural booths are set up around the event area, representing Tampa's international sister city partnerships, so there is something to explore before and after you run.
The park setting makes parking and logistics relatively straightforward for a city event. The race is chip-timed, and awards go several layers deep, covering overall finishers, age groups, and team categories including best-dressed crew and fastest group average.
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Tampa Sister Cities 5k Run/Walk 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
101finishers
20:27winner
35:25median
1:00:38cutoff
Top 3: Elliott Gjertsen (20:27) · Emily Hayman (24:23) · D. Schaeffer (24:55)
The Tampa Sister Cities 5k Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K3/20/2027 08:00$30
1 Mile3/20/2027 09:00$20
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Where to Stay
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