Girls on the Run "So Much Fun"
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About the race
The Girls on the Run season concludes with a celebratory event at Al Lopez Park in Tampa on Saturday, November 21, 2026. The 5K Celebration serves as the culminating event for girls who completed an eight week Girls on the Run or Heart & Sole program and provides a tangible finish line experience.
Participants can choose from the following distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1 Mile
The event is open to the public. Strollers are permitted on course and children ages four and younger do not need to register. Pets are not allowed on the course or in Celebration Village. Registered participants who complete the 5K receive a commemorative medal and an event t shirt. The standard participant registration fee for the 5K is $35; program participants and coaches are registered through their teams and do not need to register separately. Packet pick up is offered the Friday evening before the event and on race day morning.
A Running Buddy accompanies each program participant for the full course; Running Buddies are defined as individuals 16 years or older. Volunteer Sparklers are 18 years or older, require a cleared background check, and fill roles such as running buddy, course lookout, sweep team, and cheer or support stations. The event includes warm up activities, water stations, themed stations like Happy Hair and Bling Your Bib, merchandise for sale, and Spirit Signs available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
