Race for Education

🏃‍♂️ Join Us for the Race!

Join us for our 4th Annual Race for Education 5K on Saturday, April 12, 2025!

The Race for Education 5K is a run/walk to benefit Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS). HCPS and the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) proudly partner for the event. The 2025 Race for Education is April 12, 2025.

🎉 Event Highlights

Let's pick up the pace for public education as we prepare students for life in Hillsborough County Public Schools! Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited for fun-filled miles in Tampa to support our schools. Participants will enjoy music performances by students throughout the miles!

• Race Shirt: Race shirt for all participants
• Post-Race Amenities: Post race food and drink
• Goodie Bags: Goodie bags for all participants
• Finisher Medals: Finisher medals to all participants 5K/1 Mile

🎖️ Awards and Prizes

• Awards: Awards to Overall 5k Male/Female
• 5K Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (five-year age groups)
• Medals: All finishers receive a medal
• Shirt Size: Close to race day, shirt size choices are available on a first come, first served basis.

🥳 Post-Race Celebration

Our post-race celebration is like none other in the area! We have giveaways, snacks, and refreshments.

📝 Registration Details

5K Registration

• $35: Thru January 31st
• $40: from February 1st to March 31st
• $45: Race Day

1-Mile Registration

• $20: Thru Race Day

🚦 Important Information

Packet Pickup: Details to Come

Race Start Times:

5K: 8:00 a.m. (chip timed)
1 Mile Run/Walk: 9:15 a.m. (running time clock)

Awards (5K only) - approximately 9:15 am

🅿️ Parking Information

Parking is available for free at Blake High School in the parking garage, as well as Stewart Middle Magnet School and Riverwalk STEM Academy at Just Elementary. Due to the road closure on North Boulevard, we recommend all participants access these three parking options via Spruce Street.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit Race for Education 5K.