Race for Education
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $23.25 - $49.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual Race for Education 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026! This exciting event will take place at the beautiful University of South Florida (USF) campus in Tampa, Hillsborough. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Participants can choose to tackle the scenic 5K course or opt for the untimed one-mile race, with both options designed to promote fitness and community spirit while supporting public education in Hillsborough County.
Join us for a day filled with energy, music performances by local students, and a vibrant post-race celebration that features giveaways, snacks, and refreshments. Every finisher will receive a medal, and there are awards for the top male and female runners in the 5K, plus age group awards. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support our schools while enjoying a fun day outdoors! Mark your calendars and register today to be part of this uplifting event!
Join us for a day filled with energy, music performances by local students, and a vibrant post-race celebration that features giveaways, snacks, and refreshments. Every finisher will receive a medal, and there are awards for the top male and female runners in the 5K, plus age group awards. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support our schools while enjoying a fun day outdoors! Mark your calendars and register today to be part of this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL RACE FOR EDUCATION 5K ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (USF)!
THE RACE FOR EDUCATION 5K IS A RUN/WALK HOSTED BY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (HCPS), THE HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION (HEF) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (USF), COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. THE 2026 RACE FOR EDUCATION IS NOVEMBER 7 LOCATED ON USF'S CAMPUS.
Let's pick up the pace for public education as we prepare students for life in Hillsborough County Public Schools! Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited for fun-filled miles in Tampa to support our schools. Participants will enjoy music performances by students throughout the miles.
In addition to the 5k, there is an untimed one-mile race option. Both the 5k and 1-mile events can be run or walked.
Registration includes a swag bag with a race-day bib, freebies from our partners in education and a shirt.* All finishers receive a medal.
* Race shirt* for all participants
* Post race food and drink
* Goodie bags for all participants
* Finisher medals to all participants 5K/1 Mile
* Awards to Overall 5k Male/Female
* 5k Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (five-year age groups)
*Close to race day, shirt size choices are available on a first come, first served basis.
Our post-race celebration is like no other in the area! We have giveaways, snacks and refreshments.
ARE YOU HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY STAFF OR STUDENT OR A STUDENT AT USF? DON'T FORGET TO APPLY YOUR PROMO CODE!
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5K REGISTRATION
* $40 August 1 through October 7
* $45 October 8 through Race Day, November 7
1-MILE REGISTRATION
* $20 through Race Day, November 7
PACKET PICKUPS:
Information to come!
RACE START TIMES:
5K - 8:00 A.M. (chip timed)
1 MILE RUN/WALK - 9:15 A.M. (untimed)
Awards (5K only) - approximately 9:15 am
PARKING INFORMATION:
Information to come!
THE RACE FOR EDUCATION 5K IS A RUN/WALK HOSTED BY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (HCPS), THE HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION (HEF) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (USF), COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. THE 2026 RACE FOR EDUCATION IS NOVEMBER 7 LOCATED ON USF'S CAMPUS.
Let's pick up the pace for public education as we prepare students for life in Hillsborough County Public Schools! Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited for fun-filled miles in Tampa to support our schools. Participants will enjoy music performances by students throughout the miles.
In addition to the 5k, there is an untimed one-mile race option. Both the 5k and 1-mile events can be run or walked.
Registration includes a swag bag with a race-day bib, freebies from our partners in education and a shirt.* All finishers receive a medal.
* Race shirt* for all participants
* Post race food and drink
* Goodie bags for all participants
* Finisher medals to all participants 5K/1 Mile
* Awards to Overall 5k Male/Female
* 5k Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (five-year age groups)
*Close to race day, shirt size choices are available on a first come, first served basis.
Our post-race celebration is like no other in the area! We have giveaways, snacks and refreshments.
ARE YOU HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY STAFF OR STUDENT OR A STUDENT AT USF? DON'T FORGET TO APPLY YOUR PROMO CODE!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
5K REGISTRATION
* $40 August 1 through October 7
* $45 October 8 through Race Day, November 7
1-MILE REGISTRATION
* $20 through Race Day, November 7
PACKET PICKUPS:
Information to come!
RACE START TIMES:
5K - 8:00 A.M. (chip timed)
1 MILE RUN/WALK - 9:15 A.M. (untimed)
Awards (5K only) - approximately 9:15 am
PARKING INFORMATION:
Information to come!
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