Lightning Warriors St. Patrick's Day 5k
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Event details
The Lightning Warriors St. Patrick's Day 5k Run/Walk takes place on March 15, 2026, at Gadsden Park, 6901 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 (Pavilion 827). Distances offered include:
- 3 Km
- 3.1 Mi
- 5 Km
The event includes both in-person and virtual options. In-person participants pick up race swag at the race; virtual participants have swag mailed to them. Categories listed include Run/Walk and Virtual Run/Walk, plus corporate sponsor tiers.
Organizer and course information
The event is organized by Lightning Warriors, a 501(c)(3) organization that serves disabled veterans and provides support through ice hockey. Sponsors for the event include Southwest Airlines, Just Cause Chocolates, and TECO Veterans Alliance.
A past participant review describes the 5K route as two laps around the lake on a wide paved walking trail. The review also notes water stations on the route, post-race snacks and drinks at the pavilion, finisher items such as a race dogtag and challenge coin, raffle prizes, and awards for top finishers in age and gender categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.