Lightning Warriors St. Patrick's Day 5k
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Event details
The Lightning Warriors St. Patrick's Day 5k Run/Walk is scheduled for March 15, 2026, at Gadsden Park, Pavilion 827, 6901 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611. This is the event's fourth annual running. The event is organized by Lightning Warriors, a 501(c)(3) that supports disabled veterans through ice hockey. Race categories include a Run/Walk and a Virtual Run/Walk. In-person participants pick up swag at the race; virtual participants have swag mailed. Corporate sponsor tiers are listed as Hat Trick, Goal, and Assist. Reported event sponsors include Southwest Airlines, Just Cause Chocolates, and TECO Veterans Alliance.
Course and race amenities
The on-site 5K route is reported as two laps around a lake on a wide paved walking trail. Adults with baby strollers commonly complete one lap. Four water points are available on the route, with one location passed multiple times. Post-race provisions reported at the pavilion include snack foods and drinks. Finishers receive a race dogtag and a challenge coin. Awards have been given to first-place finishers in Men’s, Women’s, Boys, and Girls categories. Raffle prizes were reported in prior years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
