Running with Yeti WAVE #1 OR #2 & Yeti Double Dare
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $10.54 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day of running and celebration at the Running with Yeti event on Saturday, December 19, 2026! Set in the beautiful Al Lopez Park in Tampa, Hillsborough, this exciting event invites runners, walkers, and strollers of all levels to participate in either the Yeti Wave #1 or Wave #2, both featuring a thrilling 5K race. With a start time of 7:30 AM for Wave #1 and 8:30 AM for Wave #2, this race promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with festive activities.
Participants can look forward to custom Yeti finisher medals, age group awards for top finishers, and delightful post-race treats like hot pancakes, sausage, and sweet goodies from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Plus, there will be a costume contest, professional photography, and plenty of food and drinks to keep the energy up. Early registration opens on July 17, 2026, so don't miss your chance to secure your spot and your preferred shirt size. Join us for a fantastic day of community, competition, and holiday cheer at Running with Yeti!
Participants can look forward to custom Yeti finisher medals, age group awards for top finishers, and delightful post-race treats like hot pancakes, sausage, and sweet goodies from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Plus, there will be a costume contest, professional photography, and plenty of food and drinks to keep the energy up. Early registration opens on July 17, 2026, so don't miss your chance to secure your spot and your preferred shirt size. Join us for a fantastic day of community, competition, and holiday cheer at Running with Yeti!
Organiser's Description
EVENT DATE: DECEMBER 19TH, 2026
_START TIME:_ 8:30 AM
LOCATION: Al Lopez Park * 4810 N Himes Ave * Tampa, FL 33614
AGE GROUP AWARDS
This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers M/F in each age category also receive a custom age-group award!
5-YEAR CATEGORIES: 9 & under, 10-14, 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, 80-84, 85+
BLITZ Registration Opens July 17th, 2026 @ 12 Noon
Running with Yeti 5K & Yeti Double Dare is set for Saturday, December 19, 2026. To be held at Lopez Park. Overflow parking lots will be available for this event, so that means FREE Parking!
All asphalt surfaces for a smooth & super-fast race.
Runners, walkers, and strollers of all levels are welcome to Run with Yeti.
Race Perks Include:
Custom Yeti 5K Finisher Medal for ALL Finishers. Custom Yeti DOUBLE DARE medal will also be given to all participants running in both Wave #1 & Wave #2
Great Race Shirt in gender-specific sizes. Register early to get your guaranteed shirt size; no guarantees after 11-1-26.
Awards! "Chip Time" M & F Overall, and Categories: Masters & Grand Masters; all age groups in 5-year increments.
Prizes for Most Creative Costumes
Festive post-race with great food and beverages
Enjoy: Fresh Hot pancakes and sausage off the Blackstone grills or Nathan's steaming hot dogs on a soft bun
Professional Photographers will be on-site taking 1,000s of pictures of you on the course and enjoying the festivities during the afterparty. All pictures will be uploaded to the site and available for you to download for FREE!
Finish Line videos will be taken of all runners and can be viewed in the results area that shows your finish times.
Plenty of snacks, drinks, and hot food will be available STARTING AT 8:00 AM
Hot Chocolate never tasted so good. Will take the chill away instantly!
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES will be on site serving you some tasty treats.
WAVE #1 RACE START - 7:30 A.M.
Awards Presentation: When our age group winners have finished
Race morning schedule
Packet Pick-Up Starts - 6:15 a.m.
RACE START: WAVE #1 - 7:30 A.M. - WAVE #2 - 8:30 A.M.
Post-Race Celebration: Starts at - 8:00 a.m.
Costume Contest: About 9:30 a.m.
Awards Presentation: Directly after the Costume Contest
BLITZ Pricing Opens on July 15, 2026
Running with Yeti Wave #1 or Wave #2 - $30.00
Yeti DOUBLE DARE - $55.00
PRICE INCREASE DATES:
Wave #1 & #2 Yeti DOUBLE DARE
. July 15th, -> $30.00 $55.00
. Aug 16th, -> $34.00 $63.00
. Nov 1st, -> $39.00 $73.00
. Dec 1st, -> $45.00 $85.00
. Dec 13th, -> $49.00 $93.00
_START TIME:_ 8:30 AM
LOCATION: Al Lopez Park * 4810 N Himes Ave * Tampa, FL 33614
AGE GROUP AWARDS
This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers M/F in each age category also receive a custom age-group award!
5-YEAR CATEGORIES: 9 & under, 10-14, 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, 80-84, 85+
BLITZ Registration Opens July 17th, 2026 @ 12 Noon
Running with Yeti 5K & Yeti Double Dare is set for Saturday, December 19, 2026. To be held at Lopez Park. Overflow parking lots will be available for this event, so that means FREE Parking!
All asphalt surfaces for a smooth & super-fast race.
Runners, walkers, and strollers of all levels are welcome to Run with Yeti.
Race Perks Include:
Custom Yeti 5K Finisher Medal for ALL Finishers. Custom Yeti DOUBLE DARE medal will also be given to all participants running in both Wave #1 & Wave #2
Great Race Shirt in gender-specific sizes. Register early to get your guaranteed shirt size; no guarantees after 11-1-26.
Awards! "Chip Time" M & F Overall, and Categories: Masters & Grand Masters; all age groups in 5-year increments.
Prizes for Most Creative Costumes
Festive post-race with great food and beverages
Enjoy: Fresh Hot pancakes and sausage off the Blackstone grills or Nathan's steaming hot dogs on a soft bun
Professional Photographers will be on-site taking 1,000s of pictures of you on the course and enjoying the festivities during the afterparty. All pictures will be uploaded to the site and available for you to download for FREE!
Finish Line videos will be taken of all runners and can be viewed in the results area that shows your finish times.
Plenty of snacks, drinks, and hot food will be available STARTING AT 8:00 AM
Hot Chocolate never tasted so good. Will take the chill away instantly!
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES will be on site serving you some tasty treats.
WAVE #1 RACE START - 7:30 A.M.
Awards Presentation: When our age group winners have finished
Race morning schedule
Packet Pick-Up Starts - 6:15 a.m.
RACE START: WAVE #1 - 7:30 A.M. - WAVE #2 - 8:30 A.M.
Post-Race Celebration: Starts at - 8:00 a.m.
Costume Contest: About 9:30 a.m.
Awards Presentation: Directly after the Costume Contest
BLITZ Pricing Opens on July 15, 2026
Running with Yeti Wave #1 or Wave #2 - $30.00
Yeti DOUBLE DARE - $55.00
PRICE INCREASE DATES:
Wave #1 & #2 Yeti DOUBLE DARE
. July 15th, -> $30.00 $55.00
. Aug 16th, -> $34.00 $63.00
. Nov 1st, -> $39.00 $73.00
. Dec 1st, -> $45.00 $85.00
. Dec 13th, -> $49.00 $93.00
Races
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Running With Yeti Wave #1
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Sublimated T-Shirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$32.80
5K Run/Walk The Day of Registration & Packet Pickup starts at 6:15 am Wave #1 - Starts at 7:30 am Deluxe Double: Choose to run both events. Deluxe Double Awards Coming SOON! - Very Nice -
Running With Yeti WAVE #2
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Sublimated T-Shirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
5K Run/Walk The Day of Registration & Packet Pickup starts at 6:15 am Wave #2 - Starts at 8:30 am -
Yeti Double Dare - Run Both 5K'S
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Sublimated T-Shirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$59.30
5K Run/Walk The Day of Registration & Packet Pickup starts at 6:15 am Participants run both 5K events & receive the 5K finisher medal and the DOUBLE Dare medal for running both 5K's. Wave #1 - Starts at 7:30 am Wave #2 - Starts at 8:30 am Yeti Double Dare - Sign up for the DOUBLE Dare and you will be running in both 5K events. You will use the same bib for both events, and the bib will say DOUBLE Dare. -
Yeti Kids Dash
Incl. $1.54 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (9:15AM EST)
$10.54
Kids 1-8: Run with Yeti 150 yards Receive finisher medal, mug & shirt
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4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, 33614, FL, United States
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