Bigfoot Challenge 5K - Tampa
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Bigfoot Challenge 5K - Tampa
The Bigfoot Challenge 5K Flag Day Run/Walk takes place at Gadsden Park in Tampa. This event commemorates Flag Day and the 250th year with patriotic-themed amenities for participants. The 5K course is an out-and-back route on a paved park trail that circles a pond, featuring a water station located near the turnaround point.
The event offers several participation options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- One Mile Fun Run
- Virtual 5k
- Little Foot Kids Dash (12 & Under)
- Volunteer and Run 5k
The 5K race is professionally timed with live chip timing. Results are accessible online and delivered via text or email. Custom awards are presented to the top three finishers in numerous age brackets, ranging from 12 and under to 80 and over. Overall and Masters (40+) male and female winners receive specialized Bigfoot trophies.
The One Mile Fun Run and the Little Foot Kids Dash are untimed events. The kids' dash is a short out-and-back sprint. Participants in all categories receive a patriotic t-shirt and a hand-painted wooden finisher medal. Participants are encouraged to take photos with a Bigfoot mascot on-site. Proceeds from the event are used to support local veterans programs and youth running initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
