The Best Races - Tampa
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Valentines Live, Love, RUN 5K/10K/13.1 TAMPA
The event takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Riverwalk, 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA. Multiple distances are offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half‑marathon)
- Family 1 Mile
- Virtual Run
Waves are used and each wave has a participant cap; waves are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. A virtual option and a wait list are available if waves sell out. The event is open to all ages; participants under 18 must be with a guardian. The organizers describe this as a smaller, group run with coordinators present.
Race services, timing and extras
Timing is optional and there are no timing chips. Participants may track time with running apps and submit results for posting, or ask coordinators to help record times. Race packets are not required to be picked up in person: swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration and race bibs are provided on race day. Swag includes a running t-shirt, finisher's towel or giveaway, finisher's medal and a digital training pack; technical shirts are available for a $5 upgrade. Online results and a certificate of completion are provided. The event lists sponsors including Gatorade and notes a charity initiative where $1 will be donated per mile logged after the race. Registration fees vary by distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
