TPA's 5K on the Runway
- Date
- April 3, 2027
- Distance
- Runway Run 5K · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
It's Time For Take off!
TPA's 5K on the Runway
April 11, 2026
This event is like no other in the Tampa Bay area
Participants get the rare opportunity to run on a real airport runway - a truly one-of-a-kind experience!
Amazing food from our own WayPointeTPA.
Spectators are welcome at no additional cost.
Registration includes a race shirt.
Free parking is available.
This race is limited to the first 2,000 participants. There is no onsite registration.
Registration opens January 15, 2026 at 12:00am
Race Fee: $60
Gates Open @ 6:00AM
Runners Move To Start Line @ 7:20AM
Race Starts Promptly @ 8:00AM
Bib/Shirt Pickup Dates:
Tuesday, April 7th (9am - 5pm)
Wednesday, April 8th (9am - 7pm)
Race Day, April 11th (6am - 7am) not available after 7:00am!
Not in Tampa? Sign up for our Virtual 5K.
You pick the path and run when it's convenient for you. We will mail you an awesome TPA 5K shirt with our new finisher medal in April.
The run benefits United Way Suncoast, an organization that supports community outreach programs and provides direct and significant impact to improve the lives of thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area. For more information, visit www.TampaAirport.com/5K
NOTE: All children must be able to complete the course on their own. No strollers or baby carriers permitted.
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
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tampa Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tampa, FL
Population
393,389
as of 2023
Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at TPA's 5K on the Runway, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- TPA's 5K on the Runway
- Date
- April 3, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the TPA's 5K on the Runway?
- TPA's 5K on the Runway is a running race held in Tampa, Florida on April 3, 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 TPA's 5K on the Runway?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027 in Tampa, Florida at Tampa Bay Blvd - off Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the TPA's 5K on the Runway?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
TPA's 5K on the Runway
Apr 3, 2027