LIVE IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL OPTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2026!!



WALK OR RUN. GET YOUR GLOW ON.

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THE HC HAWK RUN 5K & 1 MILE HAS TWO OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY FOR 2026!

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CREATE A TEAM [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/86976]OF FRIENDS, FAMILY, STUDENTS, AND/OR COLLEAGUES! TEAMS WILL BE RECOGNIZED FOR: (1) MOST PARTICIPANTS, (2) MOST SPIRITED TEAM, AND (3) TEAM THAT "GLOWS" THE MOST!!

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HELP YOUR CAMPUS WIN THE HAWK RUN TRAVELING FOR MOST PARTICIPANTS--SIGN UP TODAY!!



RACE PROCEEDS

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ALL RACE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE HILLSBOROUGH COLLEGE FOUNDATION FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS!



GENERAL EVENT DETAILS

RACE WEEK:

IN-PERSON RACE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026

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$25.00 REGISTRATION

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MYLAPS BIB TAG SPORTS TIMING SYSTEM (RFID TECHNOLOGY)

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5K RUN/WALK: REGISTRATION 5:30-6:30 PM; START TIME: 7:00 PM (STROLLERS ALLOWED/NO PETS)

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1 MILE RUN/ WALK: REGISTRATION 5:30-6:30 PM; START TIME: 7:45 PM (STROLLERS ALLOWED/NO PETS)

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RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $30.00

VIRTUAL RACE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

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$25.00 REGISTRATION THROUGH 11/6; $30.00 REGISTRATION 11/7-11/14

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PRINT OUT YOUR VIRTUAL RACE BIB, RUN/WALK & THEN SEND IN YOUR RESULTS.

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SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE.

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POST YOUR PIC ON OUR RACE WEBSITE PHOTOS TAB [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/FL/Tampa/HCCHawkRun5K], SOCIAL MEDIA & ENTER SPECIAL SOCIAL MEDIA CONTESTS! #HCHAWKRUN



RACE INCLUDES

YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:

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GLOW ACCESSORY

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RACE BAG WITH SWAG

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RACE T-SHIRT

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PARTICIPANT MEDAL

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POST-RACE FOOD

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FIRST 300 REGISTRANTS GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT AND MEDAL



AWARDS

FOR 5K IN-PERSON RUN: STANDARD 5 YEAR GROUPS, 14 AND UNDER, AND 65 AND OVER.

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CERTIFICATES FOR TOP THREE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.



TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING GROUPS (ONE PRIZE PER PERSON):

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NON-STUDENTS: 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACES

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MASTERS: 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACES

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HC STUDENT PARTICIPANTS: 1ST PLACE-$250, 2ND PLACE-$100 AND 3RD PLACE-$75 CASH PRIZES



SOCIAL MEDIA CONTESTS

UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS TO OUR RACE WEBSITE PHOTOS TAB [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/FL/Tampa/HCCHawkRun5K] TO WIN PRIZES (WINNER RECEIVES 2 AMC MOVIE PASSES); MORE DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO REGISTRANTS!

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FAMILY FUN PRIZE FOR MOST FAMILY MEMBERS PARTICIPATING TOGETHER! SUBMIT A PICTURE OF YOUR FAMILY BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE EVENT!

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GET YOUR GLOW ON PRIZE FOR PARTICIPANT THAT "GLOWS" THE MOST DURING THE RACE. SUBMIT A PICTURE OF YOURSELF PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT!

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MOST COLORFUL PRIZE FOR PARTICIPANT THAT HAS THE MOST COLORFUL RACE OUTFIT. SUBMIT A PICTURE OF YOURSELF PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT!

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CUTEST PET PRIZE! SUBMIT A PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR PET (IN COSTUME OR NOT) PARTICIPATING TOGETHER!

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HC STUDENT SPIRIT AWARD SPECIFICALLY FOR HC STUDENTS WHO SHOW THE MOST HC SPIRIT DURING THE RACE! SUBMIT A PICTURE OF YOURSELF IN HC APPAREL WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT!



VIRTUAL RUN--HERE IS HOW IT WORKS:

STEP 1: REGISTER TO RUN/WALK THE VIRTUAL 5K OR 1 MILE, AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN!

STEP 2: PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT & OTHER RACE SWAG AT THE HC BRANDON CAMPUS ON DESIGNATED DATES--SEE DETAILS BELOW.

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IF UNABLE TO PICK UP YOUR RACE BAG, WE WILL SHIP IT TO YOU IN THE US FOR A FIXED $12.00 FEE.

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MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY 10/30 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MAIL OPTION.

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YOU CAN ALSO SELECT TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT RECEIVING RACE SWAG WHICH DONATES MORE BACK TO THE HC HAWK RUN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

STEP 3: RUN/WALK THE DISTANCE ON YOUR OWN ANYTIME BETWEEN 11/7 - 11/14, EITHER ON THE OFFICIAL HC HAWK RUN COURSE OR ON A COURSE OF YOUR CHOOSING, AND THEN EMAIL YOUR RACE RESULTS TO BE ADDED TO THE HC HAWK RUN RESULTS LEADER BOARD.

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RECOGNITION WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE TOP THREE VIRTUAL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS.

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POST A PICTURE OF YOUR RUN TO INSTAGRAM USING #HCHAWKRUN5K .

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UPLOAD PICTURES TO RACE WEBSITE PHOTOS TAB [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/FL/Tampa/HCCHawkRun5K] ENTER OUR FUN SOCIAL MEDIA CONTESTS (SEE REGISTRATION WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO)!



PACKET PICK UP OPTIONS: IN PERSON BEFORE EVENT, RACE-DAY BEFORE THE EVENT, THROUGH MAIL FOR EXTRA CHARGE, OR OPT OUT TO BENEFIT OUR HC HAWK RUN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND. SEE DETAILS BELOW.



2026 SPONSORS:

PLATINUM: SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION



PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP:

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LOCATION: OUTSIDE THE HC BRANDON BADM 101, 1ST FLOOR, NEXT TO ADMIN. BUILDING

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DATES/TIME: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 FROM 3:00 - 6:00 PM

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MAIL OPTION: IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR RACE BAG MAILED TO YOU FOR A FLAT RATE OF $12.00, YOU MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY 10/30.



RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP:

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SATURDAY 11/7/2026

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SAME DAY REGISTRATION: $30.00

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LOCATION: HC BRANDON CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES (EAST SIDE) IN PARKING LOT

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5K REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP: 5:30-6:30 PM 5K START TIME: 7:00PM (APPROXIMATELY-DEPENDING ON SUNSET)

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1-MILE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP: 5:30-6:30 PM 1-MILE START TIME: 7:45PM (APPROXIMATELY)



HC STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR POSTER CONTEST

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH HEALTH AND WELLNESS POSTER CONTEST FOR STUDENTS.

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GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS POSTER CONTEST FOR STUDENTS.

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MORE INFORMATION [https://hccfl-my.sharepoint.com//g/personal/emccullough_hccfl_edu/Ecehbisjx59GoUhSrQT4yHYB9MYoBkOvb5DO8rwBIW3b7g?e=fmRkZ6]

PRIZES FOR EACH CONTEST:

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1ST PLACE: $100 CASH

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2ND PLACE: $50 CASH

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3RD PLACE: 2 MOVIE PASSES

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HONORABLE MENTION

POSTER CONTEST: MORE INFO & REGISTER (COMING SOON)



PARKING INFORMATION FOR PACKET PICK-UP

THERE IS FREE PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CAMPUS ENTERING FROM THE COLUMBUS DRIVE ENTRANCE.



QUESTIONS?

FOR EVENT-RELATED QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE ORGANIZERS.