The Best Races - Tampa
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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 TAMPA
The event is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at Riverwalk, 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205. It offers several in-person and virtual distance options and includes fundraising elements tied to mental health charities.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half Marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is organized as smaller, capped waves that fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Timing is optional: participants may track times with apps and submit results for posting, and coordinators can assist with timekeeping. No timing chips are used.
Participants receive mailed swag for U.S. addresses and race bibs on race day. Swag items listed include a running T-shirt (shipped to the provided U.S. mailing address), a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to local running clubs. An optional technical running shirt is available for an additional fee.
A virtual run option provides a digital training pack and a medal upon submission of results. Fundraising is optional; the event notes that each mile logged after the race will result in a $1 donation to one of the partnered charities. Registration categories include separate fees for each distance and the virtual option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
