Tampa Firefighters 5K
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Event overview
The 2026 Tampa Firefighters 5K - 15th Annual takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Tampa, FL (ZIP 33602). The event fields two distances and is held at 720 E Zack St.
- 5K
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
Purpose and beneficiary
One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Camp Hopetake, a week-long summer camp in Tampa for previously burned children from across Florida. The camp is free for attendees and offers activities such as visits to Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, Disneyworld, Adventure Island, swimming, bowling, fishing, games, crafts and movies.
Registration, fees and inclusions
The 5K is chip timed. Price windows listed are:
- $30 (11/17/25 - 02/20/26), $35 (02/21/26 - 04/03/26), $40 (race day).
The 1 Mile is not chip timed. Price listed is:
- $25 (until 04/03/26), $30 (race day).
Included for 5K registrants: Dri-fit gender specific race shirt (guaranteed if registered by Monday, 3/13/26), bib and finisher medal. Included for 1 Mile registrants: bib and finisher medal.
Awards and packet pick-up
Overall awards are given to the top female and male. Trophies are awarded 1st-3rd for female and male in 5-year age groups from "9 and Under" through "80 and Over." Pre-race packet pick-up is at the Tampa Firefighters Museum, 720 E. Zack Street, with listed sessions on Wednesday, April 1 and Friday, April 3; race day packet pick-up is also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.