Run Tampa Tinsel Run
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $28.19 - $38.86
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run Tampa Tinsel Run on Saturday, December 20, 2025! This vibrant event will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Tampa, Hillsborough, featuring two exciting race distances: a chip-timed 5K starting at 8:00 A.M. and a fun, untimed 1-mile run beginning shortly after at 8:10 A.M. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere while competing for unique gnome finisher medals and gender-specific shirts (guaranteed if registered by December 3rd).
Race day promises a delightful experience, with packet pickup starting at 7:00 A.M. at Shelter 315, conveniently located at the back of the park where parking is free. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun family activity, the Run Tampa Tinsel Run is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. Don’t miss your chance to join this spirited community event!
Race day promises a delightful experience, with packet pickup starting at 7:00 A.M. at Shelter 315, conveniently located at the back of the park where parking is free. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun family activity, the Run Tampa Tinsel Run is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. Don’t miss your chance to join this spirited community event!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, DEC. 20, 2025
5K @ 8:00 A.M.
1 MI @ 8:10 A.M
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP STARTS AT 7:00.
PARKING: PARK ANYWHERE IN THE PARK. THE START/FINISH AND PACKET PICKUP ARE ON THE BACK SIDE, A SHORT WALK FROM THE FRONT PARKING.
ACTIVITIES, START/FINISH, AND PACKET PICKUP AT SHELTER 315 ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PARK. PARKING IS FREE.
5K RACE:
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CHIP TIMED
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GENDER SPECIFIC SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 3RD. *FEMALE RUNS SMALL.
* Unique gnome finisher medal
1 MILE FUN RUN:
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NOT TIMED. NOT CHIPPED.
*
GENDER SPECIFIC SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 3RD. *FEMALE RUNS SMALL.
*
UNIQUE GNOME FINISHER MEDAL
*
NO AGE GROUP/OVERALL AWARDS. UNDER 17 MUST BE WITH PARENT.
5K VIRTUAL:
*
GENDER SPECIFIC SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 3RD. *FEMALE RUNS SMALL.
*
SHIRT AND MEDAL MAILED TO PARTICIPANT. REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 3RD.
*
UNIQUE FINISHER MEDAL
AWARDS FOR 5K:
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UNIQUE STUFFED GNOME AWARDS TO TOP THREE OVERALL, MALE AND FEMALE
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UNIQUE 5K AGE GROUP AWARDS, 3 DEEP: UNDER 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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RUNNING SHOES FROM FEET FIRST & NEW BALANCE TO 1ST PLACE MALE/FEMALE ADULT AND MALE/FEMALE UNDER 15
*
$20 FEET FIRST GIFT CARD TO 1ST PLACE IN EACH AGE GROUP
*
TWO MIDDLE OF THE PACK AWARDS, $100 TOWARD RUNNING SHOES FROM THE RUNNING CENTER
PRE-RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
*
5K: $35. PRICE INCREASES TO $40 ON AUGUST 10TH, AND TO $45 ON NOVEMBER 11TH, PLUS PROCESSING FEE
*
VIRTUAL 5K: $35 PLUS PROCESSING FEE. REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 28TH FOR VIRTUAL EVENT.
*
1 MILE FUN RUN: $25. PRICE INCREASES TO $30 ON AUGUST 10TH AND TO $35 ON NOVEMBER 11TH, PLUS PROCESSING FEE
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17TH, THE RUNNING CENTER, 14427 N. DALE MABRY HWY, NORTH TAMPA, 4:00-6:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, DEC 18TH, AT FEET FIRST, 3401 BAY TO BAY AVENUE, SOUTH TAMPA, 4:00-6:00 P.M.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
*
7:00 A.M. 7:45 A.M. BIB/SHIRT PICKUP
*
8:00 A.M. - 5K STARTS
*
8:10 A.M. - 1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS
TRANSFERRING: DUE TO INSURANCE/LIABILITY POLICIES, RACE BIBS/NUMBERS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR GIVEN AWAY UNLESS DONE VIA 'MANAGING YOUR REGISTRATION' ON THIS WEBSITE, LEGALLY. YOU MAY LEGALLY TRANSFER YOUR RACE BIB AT NO CHARGE VIA YOUR RACE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION IF DONE BY DECEMBER 6TH.
TO SWITCH FROM 'IN PERSON' TO VIRTUAL, GO TO YOUR DASHBOARD, BUT THIS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 28TH. CLICK PROFILE, SCROLL DOWN TO THE RACE, THEN GO TO MANAGE REGISTRATION.
MORE ABOUT RUN TAMPA
LEARN MORE ABOUT RUN TAMPA CLUB HERE [https://www.runtampa.com/]. WHILE THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY RUN TAMPA, IT IS A PUBLIC EVENT.
5K @ 8:00 A.M.
1 MI @ 8:10 A.M
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP STARTS AT 7:00.
PARKING: PARK ANYWHERE IN THE PARK. THE START/FINISH AND PACKET PICKUP ARE ON THE BACK SIDE, A SHORT WALK FROM THE FRONT PARKING.
ACTIVITIES, START/FINISH, AND PACKET PICKUP AT SHELTER 315 ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PARK. PARKING IS FREE.
5K RACE:
*
CHIP TIMED
*
GENDER SPECIFIC SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 3RD. *FEMALE RUNS SMALL.
* Unique gnome finisher medal
1 MILE FUN RUN:
*
NOT TIMED. NOT CHIPPED.
*
GENDER SPECIFIC SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 3RD. *FEMALE RUNS SMALL.
*
UNIQUE GNOME FINISHER MEDAL
*
NO AGE GROUP/OVERALL AWARDS. UNDER 17 MUST BE WITH PARENT.
5K VIRTUAL:
*
GENDER SPECIFIC SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 3RD. *FEMALE RUNS SMALL.
*
SHIRT AND MEDAL MAILED TO PARTICIPANT. REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 3RD.
*
UNIQUE FINISHER MEDAL
AWARDS FOR 5K:
*
UNIQUE STUFFED GNOME AWARDS TO TOP THREE OVERALL, MALE AND FEMALE
*
UNIQUE 5K AGE GROUP AWARDS, 3 DEEP: UNDER 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
*
RUNNING SHOES FROM FEET FIRST & NEW BALANCE TO 1ST PLACE MALE/FEMALE ADULT AND MALE/FEMALE UNDER 15
*
$20 FEET FIRST GIFT CARD TO 1ST PLACE IN EACH AGE GROUP
*
TWO MIDDLE OF THE PACK AWARDS, $100 TOWARD RUNNING SHOES FROM THE RUNNING CENTER
PRE-RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
*
5K: $35. PRICE INCREASES TO $40 ON AUGUST 10TH, AND TO $45 ON NOVEMBER 11TH, PLUS PROCESSING FEE
*
VIRTUAL 5K: $35 PLUS PROCESSING FEE. REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 28TH FOR VIRTUAL EVENT.
*
1 MILE FUN RUN: $25. PRICE INCREASES TO $30 ON AUGUST 10TH AND TO $35 ON NOVEMBER 11TH, PLUS PROCESSING FEE
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17TH, THE RUNNING CENTER, 14427 N. DALE MABRY HWY, NORTH TAMPA, 4:00-6:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, DEC 18TH, AT FEET FIRST, 3401 BAY TO BAY AVENUE, SOUTH TAMPA, 4:00-6:00 P.M.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
*
7:00 A.M. 7:45 A.M. BIB/SHIRT PICKUP
*
8:00 A.M. - 5K STARTS
*
8:10 A.M. - 1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS
TRANSFERRING: DUE TO INSURANCE/LIABILITY POLICIES, RACE BIBS/NUMBERS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR GIVEN AWAY UNLESS DONE VIA 'MANAGING YOUR REGISTRATION' ON THIS WEBSITE, LEGALLY. YOU MAY LEGALLY TRANSFER YOUR RACE BIB AT NO CHARGE VIA YOUR RACE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION IF DONE BY DECEMBER 6TH.
TO SWITCH FROM 'IN PERSON' TO VIRTUAL, GO TO YOUR DASHBOARD, BUT THIS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 28TH. CLICK PROFILE, SCROLL DOWN TO THE RACE, THEN GO TO MANAGE REGISTRATION.
MORE ABOUT RUN TAMPA
LEARN MORE ABOUT RUN TAMPA CLUB HERE [https://www.runtampa.com/]. WHILE THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY RUN TAMPA, IT IS A PUBLIC EVENT.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.86 Fee & Gender Specific Short Sleeve Shirt
Sat 20th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.86
Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd. -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.86 Fee & Gender Specific Short Sleeve Shirt
$38.86
Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd. Shirt and medal will be mailed race week. Runners/walkers who sign up for the Virtual Registration DO NOT show up at the race site. Virtual registrants choose their own start line, whether its a treadmill or neighborhood street and will run/walk at the time of their choosing. This is on the honor system. No need to report time. Registration price includes shipping to a mailing address within the continental US. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.19 Fee & Gender Specific Short Sleeve Shirt.
Sat 20th December 2025 (8:10AM EST)
$28.19
Gender specific shirt guaranteed if registered by December 3rd.
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