Tampa Bay 5K & Fun Run
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Tampa Bay 5K & Fun Run
The Tampa Bay 5K & Fun Run takes place on October 24, 2026 at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614. The event includes a 5K and a separate fun run and is organized as a community gathering with a post-race celebration that features sponsors, music, kids activities, refreshments, and recognition of survivors and thrivers.
Proceeds support METAvivor Research & Support, Inc.; the event page states that 100% of net proceeds benefit METAvivor, the only U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to funding metastatic breast cancer research. The event description notes the purpose is to honor people living with metastatic breast cancer, remember those who have died, support families, and fund research aimed at extending lives.
Registration for the event includes an official event T-shirt while supplies last, a finisher medal, a race bib, post-race refreshments, kids activities, and access to a sponsor village. The listing also highlights fundraising and volunteer opportunities and reports current fundraising and participation figures.
The event summary on the listing includes context about metastatic breast cancer, including estimates of nearly 170,000 people in the United States living with metastatic breast cancer and the statement that there is currently no cure for MBC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
