Rocky's Run

MAR
7
2026
Join Rocky's Run, a lively 5K run or walk through the University of South Florida Tampa campus, winding past MLK Plaza and campus landmarks. Enjoy coffee before the start and snacks after while racing for age group and overall awards.
Sat 7 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

Rocky's Run is a 5K event held on the University of South Florida Tampa campus in Tampa, FL (4202 E Fowler Ave, 33620). The event includes two entry types: a run and a walk. The course passes through MLK Plaza and other campus areas and is presented as a campus route.

Logistics and extras

The starting line is located at the Marshall Student Center in front of Chick-fil-A; participants are asked not to go to the Beard Garage/Juniper-Poplar side of campus. Free parking is available in Collins Garage and Crescent Hill Garage. Early packet pick-up takes place at the USF Tampa Library on the Thursday and Friday before the race (2:00 PM to 6:00 PM). Race-day packet pick-up is at the Marshall Student Center. Pre-race coffee is provided by Starbucks; post-race refreshments are provided by Sprouts and EverBowl. Awards recognize the top two overall male and female finishers and first place male and female in each age category: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and over. A PDF of the race route is available for download. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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