Buddy Run 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Lutz, Florida
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Buddy Run 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in beautiful Lutz, Hillsborough! This annual event, now in its sixteenth year, takes place at scenic Lake Park and supports the amazing Buddy Baseball organization, which provides children with special needs the opportunity to experience the joy of playing ball.
Participants can choose to join the in-person race or opt for a virtual option, allowing friends and family from all over the country to get involved. The Buddy Run features a 5K race and a Fun Run, making it perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Don’t miss the chance to bring your loved ones along, as referrals can lead to registration rebates! Join us for a heartwarming day that celebrates friendship, team spirit, and community, all while supporting an organization that makes a difference in the lives of children with special needs. Sign up today and be part of something truly special!
Participants can choose to join the in-person race or opt for a virtual option, allowing friends and family from all over the country to get involved. The Buddy Run features a 5K race and a Fun Run, making it perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Don’t miss the chance to bring your loved ones along, as referrals can lead to registration rebates! Join us for a heartwarming day that celebrates friendship, team spirit, and community, all while supporting an organization that makes a difference in the lives of children with special needs. Sign up today and be part of something truly special!
Organiser's Description
We are back at Lake Park for our sixteenth year and excited for the chance to support _Buddy Baseball_, the incredible organization that provides kids with special needs the opportunity to _play ball!_ If you are local, you can participate in our in-person race, and we also offer a virtual option to allow people from all over the country to participate. So sign up today and refer your friends and family. Referrals can even lead to registration rebates!
The Buddy Run is put on by Congregation Beth Am Tampa and benefits _Buddy Baseball_, a non-competitive recreational league for boys and girls with special needs based in Temple Terrace, FL. Each player is paired with a Buddy to assist the player as needed. The league fosters friendships and breaks down barriers. _Buddy Baseball_ is an opportunity like no other for children with special needs. Not only do the players experience the thrill of participating, they also get to experience team play and camaraderie. The Buddy Run is the largest fundraiser of _Buddy Baseball_ and helps keep participant costs affordable for all.
The Buddy Run is put on by Congregation Beth Am Tampa and benefits _Buddy Baseball_, a non-competitive recreational league for boys and girls with special needs based in Temple Terrace, FL. Each player is paired with a Buddy to assist the player as needed. The league fosters friendships and breaks down barriers. _Buddy Baseball_ is an opportunity like no other for children with special needs. Not only do the players experience the thrill of participating, they also get to experience team play and camaraderie. The Buddy Run is the largest fundraiser of _Buddy Baseball_ and helps keep participant costs affordable for all.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
5K Run Awards: $50 Nabruzzi Trattoria gift certificates for top in-person male and female finishers in overall and masters categories. Plus, age group medals for top three finishers. -
1 Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
1 Mile Fun Run Awards: Medal for top in-person girl and boy finisher age 12 or under -
Buddy Dash
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (8:50AM EST)
Free
For runners with special needs only Awards: All in-person participants will receive a commemorative Buddy Run medal -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Virtual times may be submitted anytime between November 1 - 2 -
Virtual 1 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
Virtual times may be submitted anytime between November 1 - 2
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Lake Park, 17302 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, 33548, FL, United States
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