Tampa Sister Cities 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 20th March 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual Tampa Sister Cities 5K Run/Walk taking place on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at the scenic Al Lopez Park in Tampa, Florida! This exciting event celebrates 60 years of sisterhood between Tampa and Barranquilla, Colombia, and promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with fitness, fun, and cultural exchange. Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join in this community celebration, whether you're a competitive athlete or a casual participant.
The Tampa Sister Cities 5K is more than just a race; it's a gathering that fosters global friendship and cultural understanding. Participants can look forward to a chip-timed 5K race, complete with custom medals and T-shirts for all finishers, as well as a 1 Mile Run/Walk option. Exciting awards await the top finishers and best team spirit, making this a standout occasion for both individuals and groups. Come be part of a meaningful celebration that showcases the rich traditions and connections within our community while honoring the past six decades of international partnership. Join us for a day of joy, camaraderie, and global unity!
The Tampa Sister Cities 5K is more than just a race; it's a gathering that fosters global friendship and cultural understanding. Participants can look forward to a chip-timed 5K race, complete with custom medals and T-shirts for all finishers, as well as a 1 Mile Run/Walk option. Exciting awards await the top finishers and best team spirit, making this a standout occasion for both individuals and groups. Come be part of a meaningful celebration that showcases the rich traditions and connections within our community while honoring the past six decades of international partnership. Join us for a day of joy, camaraderie, and global unity!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 2nd Annual Tampa Sister Cities 5K Run/Walk, a special community event celebrating 60 years of sisterhood between Tampa and Barranquilla, Colombia. This exciting inaugural race will take place at AL LOPEZ PARK IN TAMPA, FLORIDA, bringing together runners, walkers, families, cultural organizations, and community leaders for a morning of fitness, friendship, and international celebration.
More than just a race, the Tampa Sister Cities 5K is a vibrant celebration of global connection and cultural exchange. The event commemorates this historic milestone while highlighting the important role the Tampa Sister Cities program plays in fostering people-to-people diplomacy, cultural understanding, and international collaboration.
Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Whether you are a competitive runner, casual walker, volunteer, or enthusiastic supporter, this event offers a fun and meaningful way to engage with the community while celebrating Tampas global partnerships.
This inaugural 5K also serves as a community gathering for Tampas Sister City committees and cultural organizations, with opportunities to showcase the traditions, culture, and programs that make each international partnership unique. Cultural booths and community engagement activities will create a festive and welcoming environment for participants and spectators alike.
By participating in the Tampa Sister Cities 5K, you help:
Celebrate six decades of international friendship between Tampa and Barranquilla
Strengthen cultural connections across Tampas Sister City network
Support Tampa Sister Cities, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Promote cultural exchange, education, and global understanding
Help establish a sustainable fundraising platform for future cultural programs, exchanges, and international initiatives
The Tampa Sister Cities 5K transforms celebration into action, creating a family-friendly event where our community can come together in unity, pride, and global friendship.
We invite runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and supporters to be part of this historic first event as we celebrate the past 60 years and stride confidently into the future. Come run, walk, and celebrate with us as we honor 60 years of sisterhood between Tampa and Barranquilla.
The 5k will be a chip-timed event. All 5k participants will receive a BEAUTIFUL custom medal and T-shirt. All 1 Mile Run/Walk participants will receive a BEAUTIFUL custom T-shirt.
_REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 16, 2026, WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT._
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
OVERALL AWARDS
Top 3 Male Finishers
Top 3 Female Finishers
AGE GROUP AWARDS
1st Place male and female in each age group
(9 & under, 1019, 2029, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+)
Note: The fastest male and female finishers in each age category will receive an award.
(Overall finishers are excluded from age category awards)
GROUP / TEAM AWARDS
Largest Crew on the Course team with the most participants to finish
Best Dressed / Best Team Spirit standout creativity, energy, and enthusiasm
Fastest Group / Team Requires a minimum of 4 runners; based on the groups overall average time
More than just a race, the Tampa Sister Cities 5K is a vibrant celebration of global connection and cultural exchange. The event commemorates this historic milestone while highlighting the important role the Tampa Sister Cities program plays in fostering people-to-people diplomacy, cultural understanding, and international collaboration.
Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Whether you are a competitive runner, casual walker, volunteer, or enthusiastic supporter, this event offers a fun and meaningful way to engage with the community while celebrating Tampas global partnerships.
This inaugural 5K also serves as a community gathering for Tampas Sister City committees and cultural organizations, with opportunities to showcase the traditions, culture, and programs that make each international partnership unique. Cultural booths and community engagement activities will create a festive and welcoming environment for participants and spectators alike.
By participating in the Tampa Sister Cities 5K, you help:
Celebrate six decades of international friendship between Tampa and Barranquilla
Strengthen cultural connections across Tampas Sister City network
Support Tampa Sister Cities, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Promote cultural exchange, education, and global understanding
Help establish a sustainable fundraising platform for future cultural programs, exchanges, and international initiatives
The Tampa Sister Cities 5K transforms celebration into action, creating a family-friendly event where our community can come together in unity, pride, and global friendship.
We invite runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and supporters to be part of this historic first event as we celebrate the past 60 years and stride confidently into the future. Come run, walk, and celebrate with us as we honor 60 years of sisterhood between Tampa and Barranquilla.
The 5k will be a chip-timed event. All 5k participants will receive a BEAUTIFUL custom medal and T-shirt. All 1 Mile Run/Walk participants will receive a BEAUTIFUL custom T-shirt.
_REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 16, 2026, WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT._
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
OVERALL AWARDS
Top 3 Male Finishers
Top 3 Female Finishers
AGE GROUP AWARDS
1st Place male and female in each age group
(9 & under, 1019, 2029, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+)
Note: The fastest male and female finishers in each age category will receive an award.
(Overall finishers are excluded from age category awards)
GROUP / TEAM AWARDS
Largest Crew on the Course team with the most participants to finish
Best Dressed / Best Team Spirit standout creativity, energy, and enthusiasm
Fastest Group / Team Requires a minimum of 4 runners; based on the groups overall average time
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th March 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 NOV -
1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th March 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 01 NOV
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