Buddy Run 5K and Fun Run
Buddy Run 5K and Fun Run is a running race on November 1, 2026 in Lutz, FL, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- November 1, 2026 (91 days to go)
- Location
- Lake Park, Lutz, FL
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We are back at Lake Park for our sixteenth year and excited for the chance to support Buddy Baseball, the incredible organization that provides kids with special needs the opportunity to play ball! If you are local, you can participate in our in-person race, and we also offer a virtual option to allow people from all over the country to participate. So sign up today and refer your friends and family. Referrals can even lead to registration rebates!
The Buddy Run is put on by Congregation Beth Am Tampa and benefits Buddy Baseball, a non-competitive recreational league for boys and girls with special needs based in Temple Terrace, FL. Each player is paired with a “Buddy” to assist the player as needed. The league fosters friendships and breaks down barriers. Buddy Baseball is an opportunity like no other for children with special needs. Not only do the players experience the thrill of participating, they also get to experience team play and camaraderie. The Buddy Run is the largest fundraiser of Buddy Baseball and helps keep participant costs affordable for all.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tampa Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lutz, FL
City Elevation
68 ft
Nearest Airport
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Buddy Run 5K and Fun Run
Nov 1, 2026