Bigfoot Challenge 5K - Tampa
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Bigfoot Challenge 5K - Tampa
The Bigfoot Challenge 5K Flag Day Run/Walk takes place on June 14, 2026 at Gadsden Park in Tampa, Florida (6901 S Macdill Ave). The event is held on a paved trail and includes in-person and virtual options.
Distances offered:
- 5k Run/Walk 3.1 Miles
- One Mile Fun Run 1 Mile
- Virtual 5k 5K
- Little Foot Kids Dash 100 m
- Volunteer and Run 5k 3.1 Miles
All entries receive a patriotic T-shirt and a custom Bigfoot finishing medal. The 5k Run/Walk offers handpainted wooden finishing medals and custom age group awards for top finishers. Age group awards for the 5k cover categories from 12 and under through 80 plus, with overall and masters trophies noted.
The 5k is professionally chip timed with live results available online and via text or email. The One Mile Fun Run is an out-and-back mile not officially timed but features the same event items. The Little Foot Kids Dash for ages 12 and under includes a medal and T-shirt; parents may run with their child. Virtual participants receive a T-shirt, bib, and medal shipped after submitting a time; virtual entries are U.S. focused unless an additional donation is made to cover international postage.
Event amenities include music, food, and refreshments. Packet pickup is organized at the park and a volunteer registration option is available in exchange for assistance with packet pickup logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
