Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Apollo Beach, Florida
- Price $43.40 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of fun and conservation at Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees on Saturday, December 12, 2026! This festive event will take place in the beautiful Apollo Beach, Hillsborough, at the Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC). Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Manatee Viewing Center while participating in a scenic 5K run that winds through picturesque trails and past the iconic Manatee Viewing Center.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, this event is perfect for everyone. Proceeds from the race will support vital manatee research programs through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, making your participation impactful. Be sure to arrive early for race day bib pick-up starting at 6:30 AM, with the 5K officially kicking off at 8:00 AM. Stick around after the race to explore the FCTC campus, a hub for environmental champions like Tampa Electric and the Florida Aquarium. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to support manatee conservation while enjoying a day of fitness and community!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, this event is perfect for everyone. Proceeds from the race will support vital manatee research programs through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, making your participation impactful. Be sure to arrive early for race day bib pick-up starting at 6:30 AM, with the 5K officially kicking off at 8:00 AM. Stick around after the race to explore the FCTC campus, a hub for environmental champions like Tampa Electric and the Florida Aquarium. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to support manatee conservation while enjoying a day of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
Are you a fan-atee?
Thats what we call people who love manatees as much as we do!
You can help us keep those manatees well-fed and happy!
TAMPA ELECTRIC'S 2026 RUN FOR THE MANATEES 5K WILL BE EXTRA SPECIAL BECAUSE WERE CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR MANATEE VIEWING CENTER!
The route will pass by the Manatee Viewing Center, the cornerstone of Tampa Electric's Florida Conservation & Technology Center (FCTC), and wind through the gorgeous trails on the FCTC campus. Best of all, the unique run will raise awareness and support for Tampa Electrics manatee conservation efforts by supporting the manatee research program within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
SAT., DECEMBER 12, 2026
FLORIDA CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (FCTC)
321 NOONAN BRANCH RD
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
THE FCTC CAMPUS IS JUST SOUTH OF THE MANATEE VIEWING CENTER, RIGHT OFF OF DICKMAN RD.
Due to limited parking, please consider carpooling!
RACE DAY TIMELINE:
6:30 am Race Day Bib Pick-Up Opens
(RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE)
7:40 AM PRE-RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 AM 5K STARTS
9:00 am Awards
EACH PERSON PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, WHETHER RUNNING OR WALKING, MUST BE WEARING A
2026 RACE BIB THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED AT PRE-RACE PICK UP OR RACE MORNING CHECK IN!
VIRTUAL REGISTRANTS WILL NOT BE JOINING THE IN-PERSON EVENT ON RACE DAY!
Event shirt & finisher medal for Virtual participants will be mailed via USPS to the address submitted during registration, the week following the race!
BIBS, SHIRTS, & FINISHER MEDALS FOR IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS NOT PICKED UP ON RACE MORNING WILL NOT BE MAILED!
DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR FACILITY, PETS OF ANY KIND ARE NOT permitted on-site!
AWARDS PRESENTED TO 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 12 AND UNDER, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PLEASE CHECK THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LINK LOCATED IN THE MENU ABOVE FOR MORE INFO!
AFTER THE RACE, FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE THE FCTC CAMPUS! ITS A SHOWCASE FOR THREE CHAMPIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT: TAMPA ELECTRIC, THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM AND THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. LEARN MORE AT WWW.TAMPAELECTRIC.COM/FCTC [http://www.tampaelectric.com/fctc]
PROCEEDS FROM RACE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONATED TO THE FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISION.
Thats what we call people who love manatees as much as we do!
You can help us keep those manatees well-fed and happy!
TAMPA ELECTRIC'S 2026 RUN FOR THE MANATEES 5K WILL BE EXTRA SPECIAL BECAUSE WERE CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR MANATEE VIEWING CENTER!
The route will pass by the Manatee Viewing Center, the cornerstone of Tampa Electric's Florida Conservation & Technology Center (FCTC), and wind through the gorgeous trails on the FCTC campus. Best of all, the unique run will raise awareness and support for Tampa Electrics manatee conservation efforts by supporting the manatee research program within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
SAT., DECEMBER 12, 2026
FLORIDA CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (FCTC)
321 NOONAN BRANCH RD
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
THE FCTC CAMPUS IS JUST SOUTH OF THE MANATEE VIEWING CENTER, RIGHT OFF OF DICKMAN RD.
Due to limited parking, please consider carpooling!
RACE DAY TIMELINE:
6:30 am Race Day Bib Pick-Up Opens
(RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE)
7:40 AM PRE-RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 AM 5K STARTS
9:00 am Awards
EACH PERSON PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, WHETHER RUNNING OR WALKING, MUST BE WEARING A
2026 RACE BIB THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED AT PRE-RACE PICK UP OR RACE MORNING CHECK IN!
VIRTUAL REGISTRANTS WILL NOT BE JOINING THE IN-PERSON EVENT ON RACE DAY!
Event shirt & finisher medal for Virtual participants will be mailed via USPS to the address submitted during registration, the week following the race!
BIBS, SHIRTS, & FINISHER MEDALS FOR IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS NOT PICKED UP ON RACE MORNING WILL NOT BE MAILED!
DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR FACILITY, PETS OF ANY KIND ARE NOT permitted on-site!
AWARDS PRESENTED TO 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 12 AND UNDER, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PLEASE CHECK THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LINK LOCATED IN THE MENU ABOVE FOR MORE INFO!
AFTER THE RACE, FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE THE FCTC CAMPUS! ITS A SHOWCASE FOR THREE CHAMPIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT: TAMPA ELECTRIC, THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM AND THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. LEARN MORE AT WWW.TAMPAELECTRIC.COM/FCTC [http://www.tampaelectric.com/fctc]
PROCEEDS FROM RACE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONATED TO THE FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISION.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Shirt-Guaranteed if Registered by 11/16/26
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$43.40
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Shirt-Guaranteed if Registered by 11/16/26
$54.00
Virtual participants will not be part of the in-person event on Dec. 12, 2026 An event shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to US based addresses the week following the event. Virtual participants can choose the day, time, course, etc. to complete the 3.1 mile distance. Results are not calculated in results for chip timed participants; therefore you do not need to submit anything to us! We appreciate your support of our conservation efforts!
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