The Best Races - Tampa
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Event details
A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 TAMPA is scheduled for December 27, 2025, at Riverwalk, 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205. Online registration for the listed categories is closed. The event includes in-person and a virtual run option and a separate Family 1 Mile Fun Run.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Virtual run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Race format and timing
The event uses a wave system with limited capacity per wave; waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Timing is optional and no timing chips are used. Participants may track time with a personal app and submit results for posting, or request coordinator assistance for timekeeping.
Logistics and participant items
Swag is shipped to US mailing addresses; race bibs are provided on race day. The standard package includes a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. A technical running shirt is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee. Virtual participants receive a digital training pack and may submit results to receive a medal.
Additional notes
Final race updates and course maps are emailed to registered participants before the event. Sponsors listed for the event include Gatorade and several local partners. Registration fees for each category were published during the registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
