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A Merry Christmas Run : Tampa, December 26, 2026
A Merry Christmas Run takes place on December 26, 2026 at Courtney Campbell Trail in Tampa, Florida. The event offers several distance options and a virtual entry option. Registration is limited; race waves have capacity limits and may close when full.
Distances available:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon 13.1
- Virtual run
- Family 1 mile fun run
Timing is optional and no timing chips are used. Participants may track their effort with a personal app and submit times for posting, or request assistance from onsite coordinators. Race bibs are provided on the day of the event; packet pickup is not required because swag is shipped to the registrant’s US mailing address.
Registered participants receive a running T-shirt shipped to the provided US address, a finisher’s medal, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade for an additional five dollars. Online results and a certificate of completion are provided. Shirts are shipped the week of the race; late registrants may receive shirts after the event.
Fundraising is optional. The event supports charity initiatives and logs additional miles for donation credit. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available to support the event and local running clubs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
