Run Tampa Tinsel Run

🎉 Run Tampa Tinsel Run

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024

5k @ 8:00 a.m.

1 mi @ 8:40 a.m.

Race day packet pickup starts at 7:00.

PARKING: Park anywhere in the park. The Start/Finish and Packet pickup are on the back side, but it's a close walk from the front parking, and you'll pass a restroom.

Activities, start/finish, and packet pickup at Shelter 315 on the back side of the park

Park gate opens at 6 a.m.

🏃‍♂️ 5K Race

• Chip timed: This race is chip timed for accurate results.
• Shirts: Short sleeve tech, unisex, guaranteed if registered by November 14th.
• Gender-specific option: Option to select gender specific tech tank if registered prior to November 7th.
• Awards: Unique stuffed gnomes for top three overall male/female and gnome finisher medals.
• Age Group Awards: Unique gnome age group awards, 4 deep in five-year age groups from under 15 to 80 and up.

🏅 1 Mile Fun Run

• Not timed: This is not a timed event.
• Shirts: Short sleeve tech, unisex, guaranteed if registered by November 14th.
• Gender-specific option: Option to select gender specific tech tank if registered prior to November 7th.
• Finisher Medal: Unique gnome finisher medal.
• Awards: No age group/overall awards. Under 17 must be with parent.

🌍 5k Virtual

• Shirts: Short sleeve tech, unisex, guaranteed if registered by November 14th.
• Gender-specific option: Option to select gender specific tech tank if registered prior to November 7th.
• Shipping: Shirt and medal mailed to participant. Registration closes December 7th.

🏆 Awards

• Shoes Award: Running shoes from Feet First & New Balance to 1st place male/female adult and male/female under 15.
• Gift Card: $20 Feet First Gift Card to 1st place in each age group.
• Trophies: Unique stuffed gnome trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall, 5k male/female.
• Middle of the Pack: Two Middle of the Pack Awards, $100 toward running shoes from The Running Center.
• Age Group Awards: Unique 5K Age Group Awards, 4 deep: ranging from under 15 to 80+.

💰 Pre-Race Registration Fees

• 5K fees: $30. Price increases to $35 on July 14, then increases to $40 on 10/14 plus processing fee.
• Virtual 5k: $35 plus processing fee.
• 1 Mile Fun Run fees: $25. Price increases to $30 on July 14, then increases to $35 on 10/14 plus processing fee.

📅 Pre-Race Packet Pick Up

Wednesday, Dec. 11th, The Running Center, 14427 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, North Tampa, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Dec 12th, at Feet First, 3401 Bay to Bay Avenue, South Tampa, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

🕒 Race Day, 12/14/24, Schedule

• 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m: bib/shirt pickup.
• 8:00 a.m.: 5K starts.
• 8:40 a.m.: 1 Mile Fun Run starts.

🎅 Holiday Attire

Wear your holiday-themed running attire! Santa will be there!

No refunds. Due to insurance/liability policies, race bibs/numbers may not be transferred or given away unless done via 'managing your registration' on this website, legally. You may legally transfer your race bib at no charge via your race registration confirmation if done by November 30th.

To switch from the 'in person' race to virtual, go to your dashboard. Click profile, scroll down to the race, then go to Manage Registration. This must be completed by November 30th.

🔍 More about Run Tampa

Learn more about Run Tampa Club here. While this race is put on by Run Tampa, it is a public event. Run Tampa is a large, diverse running club, welcoming all levels of experience, and walkers are welcome to join us. Our motto is RUNNING WALKING RACING TALKING. The club was founded by Deb Voiles, a Tampa native.

For more details, visit the race page: Tinsel Run Registration.