Run For Us
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Event details
Run For Us 5K is a professionally timed 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk held as part of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. The event takes place on February 7, 2026, at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614. The event is presented by Publix and offers an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K option.
Registration, packet pickup, and policies
Standard registration includes a participant shirt, race bib, and finisher's medal. Shirt sizes chosen after January 15, 2026 are not guaranteed. Kids under 12 register for free but must be accompanied by a registered adult; free registrants do not receive shirts. A no-shirt registration option is available, and shirts can be purchased separately. Virtual packets are mailed between February 5 and February 9 and include shirt, medal, and bib; virtual participants are not eligible for awards and may upload their time through February 14, 2026.
Pre-race packet pickup is on Thursday, February 5 at Fit2Run, International Plaza & Bay Street, 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa. Race day packet pickup is available at the event. Bibs must be worn on the front of the shirt for timing and safety. Strollers and leashed dogs are permitted; participants using them are asked to keep to the right side of the path and avoid obstructing others. In case of severe weather, organizers may cancel the event; registration fees canceled for weather are not refunded and will be used to cover event costs, with any balance treated as a charitable donation. Results are available via the QR code on the race bib and by email. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.