Strawberry Classic

MAR

27

2027

A community race in Tampa on March 27, 2027 offering 5K, 10K, a 15K challenge, a 1-mile fun run and virtual options, with awards and proceeds supporting local charities.

Sat 27 Mar 2027

Temple Terrace, Florida

Website

15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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46th Annual Driscoll's Strawberry Classic : Tampa, FL

The event takes place on March 27, 2027, at Temple Terrace Elementary School in Tampa, Florida. It includes in-person races and virtual options; virtual participants receive the same medals, shirts, and bibs, and virtual race packets can be picked up with live event packets or mailed afterward.

Distances offered:

15K Challenge (completion of the 10K and 5K)
10K
5K
1 Mile Fun Run
Virtual 5K, 10K, 15K Challenge, and 1 Mile options

The 15K Challenge requires running both the 10K and the 5K; runners are advised to maintain about a 13–14 minute per mile pace in the 10K to reach the 5K start line. Separate student and adult entries are noted for multiple races, with student entries for ages 17 and under and adult entries for ages 18 and up.

Awards and finishes include age-group prizes (3 deep for 5K and 10K; 1 deep for the 15K Challenge), overall male and female winners for 5K, 10K and 15K, masters winners for 5K and 10K, team awards for the largest registered team, and finisher medals for the 5K, 10K and 15K. Completing the 15K Challenge results in three medals. Race shirts are provided; shirts are guaranteed for preregistration before March 1, 2027.

No dogs are allowed on the race course. Designated parking is available at Temple Terrace Elementary and nearby lots, including The Fountain Shoppes and Winn-Dixie. Early packet pickup is available at local locations before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.