Catch Me If You Can 5k
- Date
- April 24, 2027
- Distance
- Catch me if you can 5K
From the Organizer
Join the Plant City Police Department in a fun 5k at the Plant City Police Headquarters. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plant City Police Department Foundation, this race will feature fun scenarios where runners get a head start before our local police officers chase them, benefiting local law enforcement. You'll even have a chance to outrun the Mayor to help raise some extra money.
Water will be available at 1.5 miles & at the finish line, we encourage you to please bring your own hydration for the course.
THIS COURSE IS A TWO LOOP COURSE YOU MUST CROSS THE START & FINISH LINE 3 TIMES TO BE COUNTED AS A FINISHER.
Finisher medals for everyone. Post race donuts, because we're running with the police.
Top 3 male & female awards, top 3 male & female masters awards, top 3 male & female law enforcement awards.
Age group awards (1st-3rd Male & Female), 14 & under, 15-19, followed by (20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Register early - this race will sell out!
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
88°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Plant City, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Plant City, FL
Population
40,009
as of 2023
Elevation
119 ft
Nearest Airport
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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320
Days to train
- Race
- Catch Me If You Can 5k
- Date
- April 24, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Catch Me If You Can 5k?
- Catch Me If You Can 5k is a running race held in Plant City, Florida on April 24, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Catch Me If You Can 5k?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027 in Plant City, Florida at 1 Police Center Dr, Plant City, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Catch Me If You Can 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Catch Me If You Can 5k
Apr 24, 2027