The Best Races - Tampa
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Tampa
A Merry Christmas Run takes place on December 26, 2026 at Courtney Campbell Trail in Tampa, Florida. The event offers multiple in-person and virtual running options and is organized as smaller, capped waves with limited entries per wave.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 Half Marathon
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile
The event is open to all ages; participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants may run or walk. Timing is optional: runners can self-record results with a tracking app and submit times for online posting, or request coordinator assistance. The event does not use timing chips.
Swag and race materials are shipped directly to US mailing addresses; race bibs are provided on race day. The standard participant package includes a running t-shirt shipped to the registrant, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, plus an invitation to join local running clubs. An optional technical running shirt upgrade is available for an additional fee.
A virtual entry provides a digital training pack and medal distribution after submitted results. The organizer notes charity initiatives tied to miles logged after the race and offers volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
