Race for Black Mommas & Maternal Health: 5k Road Race, Fun Run & Walk
Friday, April 11 – Thursday, April 17, 2025
Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Tampa, Florida
$33.86–$39.16 · 4 races
1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual Race for Black Maternal Health, taking place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in beautiful Tampa, Hillsborough! This exciting event is part of the Florida Black Maternal Health Week Initiative and promotes awareness and education around the critical issues facing Black mothers and their babies. Participants can choose from a timed 5K race or a 1K fun run and walk, welcoming all skill levels to join in this empowering experience.
Whether you prefer to participate in person on race day or take part virtually anytime from April 11-17, 2025, there’s an option for everyone. This year’s event aims to foster a supportive community while highlighting the importance of equitable perinatal care. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a fabulous #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag Bag, which includes a bib, t-shirt, medal, and more for those who register by March 28. Join us as we strive for healthier outcomes for Black Mommas and babies, and make your voice heard in the fight for maternal health equity!
Whether you prefer to participate in person on race day or take part virtually anytime from April 11-17, 2025, there’s an option for everyone. This year’s event aims to foster a supportive community while highlighting the importance of equitable perinatal care. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a fabulous #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag Bag, which includes a bib, t-shirt, medal, and more for those who register by March 28. Join us as we strive for healthier outcomes for Black Mommas and babies, and make your voice heard in the fight for maternal health equity!
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Races
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Race for Black Maternal Health: 5k Road Race (In-Person)
Incl. $2.98 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal & Swag Bag
Entries closedSaturday, Apr 12, 2025 (7:00 AM EDT)
$35.98
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Virtual Race for Black Maternal Health: 5k Road Race
VirtualIncl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal & Swag Bag
Entries closedFriday, Apr 11, 2025 (7:00 AM EDT)
$39.16
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Race for Black Maternal Health: 1k Fun Run & Walk (In-Person)
Incl. $2.86 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal & Swag Bag
Entries closedSaturday, Apr 12, 2025 (7:00 AM EDT)
$33.86
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Virtual Race for Black Maternal Health: 1k Fun Run & Walk
VirtualIncl. $3.04 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal & Swag Bag
Entries closedFriday, Apr 11, 2025 (7:00 AM EDT)
$37.04
Organiser's description
2ND ANNUAL RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH
The FLORIDA BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK INITIATIVE at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health is hosting the 2nd Annual #BMHWofTampaBay and #BMHW2025 and we are thrilled to announce the 2ND ANNUAL RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH on SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025! This event provides several opportunities for participation including walk, fun run, or timed 5k that welcomes participants of all skill levels. Additionally, this is a hybrid race with a virtual option as well. Virtual Race for Black Maternal Health will take place ANYTIME during Black Maternal Health Week, APRIL 11-17, 2025.
During the #BMHWofTampaBay, we hope to plan a race day filled with education, empowerment and encouragement to promote health & wellness for all. By joining together, we believe we can foster a healthier and more supportive community for our Black Mommas and babies. This is an opportunity to come out and join us as we lace up our shoes to Race for Black Maternal Health! The Race for Black Maternal Health is much more than just a race & walk; we are creating a platform to acknowledge Black Mommas, Black Maternal Health Week and raise awareness about the importance of safe and respectful perinatal care for all mothers. Our goal is to encourage more equitable hospital birth environments in light of the stark disparities and unique circumstance experienced by Black mothers in Florida.
REGISTRATION
Each race registration competed before Friday, March 28, includes #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag Bag. The #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag Bag includes a bib, t-shirt, medal & bag. Participate by registering for one of the following options:
* 5k Race for Black Maternal Health on April 12, 2025 (In-Person)
* 1k Fun Run & Walk for Black Maternal Health on April 12, 2025 (In-Person)
* 5k Race for Black Maternal Health anytime between April 11-17, 2025 (Virtual)
* 1k Fun Run & Walk for Black Maternal Health anytime between April 11-17, 2025 (Virtual)
RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH EVENT SCHEDULE
Early Packet Pick-Up Options
* MOMMA FEST EARLY PACKET PICK-UP - Pick-up your #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag & Packet Pick-Up on FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 between 5:00-8:00PM at Florida Black Maternal Health Week Initiative TBA during the MOMMA Fest. Come for your packet and stay for the FREE fun, MOMMA Fest is a community block party, health fair and family fun day. Registration is required, sign up for the MOMMA Fest https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_elN57BSW6slwdV4 today!
* Ship #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag via USPS to the address on the race registration for AN ADDITIONAL FEE. Shipping available to Domestic United States only. Participants must register by 3/29/2024 to qualify.
Race Day Schedule
* RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP: 7:00-7:30am
* RACE DAY WARM-UP: 7:30-8:00am
* EVENTS BEGIN: 8:00am
* 5K Race for Black Maternal Health
* 1k Fun Run & Walk for Black Maternal Health
* CLOSING & GRATITUDE
ABOUT #BMHWOFTAMPABAY
In Florida, Black Mommas were nearly 4 times more likely to pass-away due to pregnancy-related causes in 2020. Racial inequality in birth outcomes in Florida continues to persist despite years of voiced concern about inequitable access and provision of perinatal care. Black Maternal Health Week was created by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance in 2018 and is celebrated annually during National Minority Health Month on April 11-17.
The Florida Black Maternal Health Week Initiative is a collaborative space led by the Community Hub in the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida in partnership with several community organizations across the Tampa Bay area. In Tampa Bay and beyond, we hope people across all races, ethnicities and nationalities will join us during Black Maternal Health Week of Tampa Bay and support efforts to improve the disparate birth outcomes among African American and Black Mommas and babies. Interested in learning more? Find more information about this initiative, our events and more ways to get involved here.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT
Interested in contributing? Here is various ways you can support:
* Register and attend the in-person 2ND ANNUAL RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH on April 12, 2025.
* Can't attend in-person? Register and participate in our VIRTUAL RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH. Participate ANYTIME between April 11-17, 2025!
* SHARE the Inaugural Race for Black Maternal Health with family & friends!
* SUPPORT us in this work to help save Black Mommas and babies by DONATING DIRECTLY to the Black Maternal Health Week Fund at the University of South Florida Foundation, Inc. https://giving.usf.edu/online/gift/f/540049001
* JOIN US for other #BMHWofTampaBay events! Learn more here https://linktr.ee/BMHWofTampaBay.
The FLORIDA BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK INITIATIVE at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health is hosting the 2nd Annual #BMHWofTampaBay and #BMHW2025 and we are thrilled to announce the 2ND ANNUAL RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH on SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025! This event provides several opportunities for participation including walk, fun run, or timed 5k that welcomes participants of all skill levels. Additionally, this is a hybrid race with a virtual option as well. Virtual Race for Black Maternal Health will take place ANYTIME during Black Maternal Health Week, APRIL 11-17, 2025.
During the #BMHWofTampaBay, we hope to plan a race day filled with education, empowerment and encouragement to promote health & wellness for all. By joining together, we believe we can foster a healthier and more supportive community for our Black Mommas and babies. This is an opportunity to come out and join us as we lace up our shoes to Race for Black Maternal Health! The Race for Black Maternal Health is much more than just a race & walk; we are creating a platform to acknowledge Black Mommas, Black Maternal Health Week and raise awareness about the importance of safe and respectful perinatal care for all mothers. Our goal is to encourage more equitable hospital birth environments in light of the stark disparities and unique circumstance experienced by Black mothers in Florida.
REGISTRATION
Each race registration competed before Friday, March 28, includes #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag Bag. The #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag Bag includes a bib, t-shirt, medal & bag. Participate by registering for one of the following options:
* 5k Race for Black Maternal Health on April 12, 2025 (In-Person)
* 1k Fun Run & Walk for Black Maternal Health on April 12, 2025 (In-Person)
* 5k Race for Black Maternal Health anytime between April 11-17, 2025 (Virtual)
* 1k Fun Run & Walk for Black Maternal Health anytime between April 11-17, 2025 (Virtual)
RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH EVENT SCHEDULE
Early Packet Pick-Up Options
* MOMMA FEST EARLY PACKET PICK-UP - Pick-up your #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag & Packet Pick-Up on FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 between 5:00-8:00PM at Florida Black Maternal Health Week Initiative TBA during the MOMMA Fest. Come for your packet and stay for the FREE fun, MOMMA Fest is a community block party, health fair and family fun day. Registration is required, sign up for the MOMMA Fest https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_elN57BSW6slwdV4 today!
* Ship #BMHWofTampaBay Race Swag via USPS to the address on the race registration for AN ADDITIONAL FEE. Shipping available to Domestic United States only. Participants must register by 3/29/2024 to qualify.
Race Day Schedule
* RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP: 7:00-7:30am
* RACE DAY WARM-UP: 7:30-8:00am
* EVENTS BEGIN: 8:00am
* 5K Race for Black Maternal Health
* 1k Fun Run & Walk for Black Maternal Health
* CLOSING & GRATITUDE
ABOUT #BMHWOFTAMPABAY
In Florida, Black Mommas were nearly 4 times more likely to pass-away due to pregnancy-related causes in 2020. Racial inequality in birth outcomes in Florida continues to persist despite years of voiced concern about inequitable access and provision of perinatal care. Black Maternal Health Week was created by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance in 2018 and is celebrated annually during National Minority Health Month on April 11-17.
The Florida Black Maternal Health Week Initiative is a collaborative space led by the Community Hub in the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida in partnership with several community organizations across the Tampa Bay area. In Tampa Bay and beyond, we hope people across all races, ethnicities and nationalities will join us during Black Maternal Health Week of Tampa Bay and support efforts to improve the disparate birth outcomes among African American and Black Mommas and babies. Interested in learning more? Find more information about this initiative, our events and more ways to get involved here.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT
Interested in contributing? Here is various ways you can support:
* Register and attend the in-person 2ND ANNUAL RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH on April 12, 2025.
* Can't attend in-person? Register and participate in our VIRTUAL RACE FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH. Participate ANYTIME between April 11-17, 2025!
* SHARE the Inaugural Race for Black Maternal Health with family & friends!
* SUPPORT us in this work to help save Black Mommas and babies by DONATING DIRECTLY to the Black Maternal Health Week Fund at the University of South Florida Foundation, Inc. https://giving.usf.edu/online/gift/f/540049001
* JOIN US for other #BMHWofTampaBay events! Learn more here https://linktr.ee/BMHWofTampaBay.
Location
12105 USF Sweetgum Ln, Tampa, 33620, FL, United States
Race for Black Mommas & Maternal Health: 5k Road Race, Fun Run & Walk
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