What is included in the participant registration price?
- Chip timed numbered bib (8K & 5K); non-chip timed bib (1 mile)
- Gender specific dri-fit shirt for ALL participants -size guaranteed if registered by 11/7/21
- NOTE: Shirts are not guaranteed if registering after 11/7/21
- Finisher medal for ALL participants: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile!
- The opportunity to create/continue a new Thanksgiving Day tradition with family/friends!
Are there Awards for the 8K & 5K?
ASICS shoes will be awarded to the in-person top 3 female, top 3 male runners at a value up to $200 per pair
1st place in-person only M/F awards in the following age groups: under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
When & Where is Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up?
Pre-race packet pick-up will be held at the YMCA's Community Initiative Building : 1905 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Mon., Nov. 22, 8 am – 2 pm
Tues., Nov. 23, 1 pm – 7 pm
Wed., Nov. 24, 11 am – 5 pm
To ensure an on-time race start, race day registration and bib pick up are not available!
Can I pick up someone else’s race bib or can someone pick up mine?
Yes, you can pick up for others or have them pick up for you, however, the person picking up bibs must bring a copy of each person’s registration confirmation or photo ID
Where do I park on race day, Thurs., Nov. 25, 2021?
Those attending should still plan on paying $5 at Pam Iorio Garage and $2/hr at other city parking garages. There are city flat lots also in the area that collect on an hourly rate and on-street parking is $2.50/hr. For additional assistance, please reference the following link: https://www.tampagov.net/sites/default/files/parking/files/downtown-parking-garage-and-lot-map-oct_2018.pdf
Is gear-check available race morning?
Gear check/hold is not available on race day.
Are bicycles, rollerblades, scooters, wheeled shoes or other wheeled transportation allowed in the race?
For safety reasons, except for participants pushing a baby stroller/jogger, no wheeled vehicles including but not limited to scooters, rollerblades, rolling shoes and bicycles are NOT allowed on the race course. Participants pushing a baby stroller/jogger will line up in a designated start corral.
Are dogs allowed at the race?
Yes! However, they must be registered on the race registration site. The capacity for dogs is 150 and registration will close once that number is met. For safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash not to exceed 6’. Owners must clean up after them and will line up in a designated start corral.
Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up?
YES, we always need volunteers! Sign up tasks & times are under the Volunteer tab on the race registration site