Race for Education
Race for Education is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Tampa, FL, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (97 days to go)
- Location
- 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 5th Annual Race for Education 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the University of South Florida (USF)!
The Race for Education 5K is a run/walk hosted by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) and the University of South Florida (USF), College of Education. The 2026 Race for Education is November 7 located on USF's campus.
Let's pick up the pace for public education as we prepare students for life in Hillsborough County Public Schools! Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited for fun-filled miles in Tampa to support our schools. Participants will enjoy music performances by students throughout the miles.
In addition to the 5k, there is an untimed one-mile race option. Both the 5k and 1-mile events can be run or walked.
Registration includes a swag bag with a race-day bib, freebies from our partners in education and a shirt.* All finishers receive a medal.
- Race shirt* for all participants
- Post race food and drink
- Goodie bags for all participants
- Finisher medals to all participants 5K/1 Mile
- Awards to Overall 5k Male/Female
- 5k Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (five-year age groups)
*Close to race day, shirt size choices are available on a first come, first served basis.
Our post-race celebration is like non other in the area! We have giveaways, snacks and refreshments.
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5k Registration
- $40 August 1 through October 7
- $45 October 8 through Race Day, November 7
1-Mile Registration
- $20 through Race Day, November 7
Packet Pickups:
Information to come!
Race Start Times:
5K - 8:00 a.m. (chip timed)
1 Mile Run/Walk - 9:15 a.m. (untimed)
Awards (5K only) - approximately 9:15 am
Parking Information:
Information to come!
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
81°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tampa Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tampa, FL
Population
393,389
as of 2023
City Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race for Education
Nov 7, 2026