Buddy Run 5K and Fun Run

Event Overview

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!

About the Buddy Run

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.

• Player Support: Each player is paired with a “Buddy” to assist the player as needed.
• Community Focus: The league fosters friendships and breaks down barriers.
• Unique Opportunity: Buddy Baseball provides experiences of team play and camaraderie.
• Fundraising Impact: The Buddy Run is the largest fundraiser of Buddy Baseball and helps keep participant costs affordable for all.

Race Details

• Date: 2026-11-01
• Location: Lake Park, Lutz, FL
• Register Here: Buddy Run Registration