HC Hawk Run 5K--GLOW RUN

Live In-Person & Virtual Options for November 2026!!

 

WALK or RUN. Get Your Glow On.

• The HC Hawk Run 5K & 1 Mile has two options for participating in-person or virtually for 2026!
• Create a Team of friends, family, students, and/or colleagues!   Teams will be recognized for:  (1)  most participants, (2) most spirited team, and (3) team that "glows" the most!! 
• Help your campus win the Hawk Run Traveling for most participants--Sign up today!!

 

RACE PROCEEDS

• All race proceeds will go to the Hillsborough College Foundation for student scholarships!

 

GENERAL EVENT DETAILS

Race Week:  

In-Person Race:  Saturday, November 7, 2026

• $25.00 Registration
• MyLaps Bib Tag Sports Timing System (RFID Technology)
• 5K Run/Walk:  Registration 5:30-6:30 PM; Start Time:  7:00 PM (strollers allowed/no pets)
• 1 Mile Run/ Walk:  Registration 5:30-6:30 PM; Start Time:  7:45 PM (strollers allowed/no pets)
• Race Day Registration:  $30.00

Virtual Race:   Saturday, November 7 - Saturday, November 14

• $25.00 Registration through 11/6; $30.00 Registration 11/7-11/14
• Print out your Virtual Race Bib, run/walk   & then send in your results.
• See below for details on how to participate.
• Post your pic on our race website Photos Tab, social media & enter special social media contests! #HCHawkRun

 

RACE INCLUDES

Your entry fee includes:

• Glow accessory
• Race bag with swag
• Race t-shirt
• Participant medal
• Post-Race food
• First 300 registrants guaranteed a t-shirt and medal

  Awards

For 5K In-Person Run: Standard 5 year groups, 14 and under, and 65 and over.

• Certificates for top three finishers in each age group.

 

Top three male and female finishers in the following groups (one prize per person):

• Non-students: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places
• Masters: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places
• HC Student participants: 1st Place-$250, 2nd Place-$100 and 3rd Place-$75 Cash Prizes

 

Social Media Contests

Upload your photos to our race website Photos Tab to win prizes (Winner receives 2 AMC Movie Passes); more details will be sent to registrants!

• Family Fun Prize  for most family members participating together!  Submit a picture of your family before, during or after the event!
• Get Your Glow On Prize for participant that "glows" the most during the race. Submit a picture of yourself participating in the event!
• Most Colorful Prize for participant that has the most colorful race outfit.  Submit a picture of yourself participating in the event!
• Cutest Pet Prize!  Submit a picture of you and your pet (in costume or not) participating together!
• HC Student Spirit Award specifically for HC students who show the most HC spirit during the race! Submit a picture of yourself in HC apparel while participating in the event!

 

Virtual Run--Here is how it works:

Step 1: Register to run/walk the virtual 5K or 1 mile, and invite your friends to join! Step 2:  Pick up your t-shirt & other race swag at the HC Brandon Campus on designated dates--see details below.

• If unable to pick up your race bag, we will ship it to you in the US for a fixed $12.00 fee. 
• Must register by Friday 10/30 to take advantage of mail option.
• You can also select to participate without receiving race swag which donates more back to the HC Hawk Run Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Step 3:  Run/walk the distance on your own anytime between 11/7 - 11/14, either on the official HC Hawk Run course or on a course of your choosing, and then email your race results to be added to the HC Hawk Run results leader board. 

• Recognition will be given for the top three virtual male and female finishers.
• Post a picture of your run to Instagram using #HCHawkRun5K .
• Upload pictures to race website Photos Tab enter our fun social media contests (see registration website for more info)!

  PACKET PICK UP OPTIONS:  In person before event, race-day before the event, through mail for extra charge, or opt out to benefit our HC Hawk Run Endowed Scholarship fund.  See details below.

 

2026 SPONSORS:

Platinum:  Suncoast Credit Union

 

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up:

• Location:  Outside the HC Brandon BADM 101, 1st floor, next to Admin. building 
• Dates/Time:  Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM
• Mail Option:  If you would like your race bag mailed to you for a flat rate of $12.00, you must register by Friday 10/30.

 

Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up:

• Saturday 11/7/2026
• Same Day Registration:  $30.00
• Location:  HC Brandon Campus Student Services (East Side) in Parking Lot
• 5K Registration & Packet Pick-Up:  5:30-6:30 pm               5K Start Time:  7:00pm (approximately-depending on sunset)
• 1-Mile Registration & Packet Pick-Up:  5:30-6:30 pm          1-Mile Start Time: 7:45pm (approximately)

 

HC Student Health & Wellness Fair Poster Contest

• Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Scientific Research Health and Wellness Poster Contest for students.
• General Health and Wellness Poster Contest for students.
• MORE INFORMATION

Prizes for each Contest:

• 1st Place: $100 cash
• 2nd Place: $50 cash
• 3rd Place: 2 Movie Passes
• Honorable Mention

Poster Contest:  More Info & Register (coming soon)

 

Parking Information for packet pick-up

There is FREE Parking on the south side of campus entering from the Columbus Drive entrance.

 

Questions?

For event-related questions, please contact the Organizers.