Circle K 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join the Inaugural Circle K 5K Run/Walk on Saturday November 8th, 2025 in Tampa, Florida for an exciting Circle K charity event! All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief and safe refuge across the state of Florida.

📝 Registration Includes

• Event Participation: Run or Walk in the Inaugural Circle K 5K
• T-Shirt: Exclusive Event T-Shirt
• Medal: Finisher's Medal
• Expo Access: Access to the post-race expo with Circle K and vendor partners for AMAZING giveaways and more!
• Bib: Commemorative Race Bib
• Course Management: Professionally Managed Course
• Timing: Professionally Timed Race

🕖 Day of Event Schedule

• 6:30 a.m.: Registration & Pre-Registrations Opens
• 8:00 a.m.: 5K Race Start - Youth 5K Starts at the same time
• 9:00 a.m.: Kids run - no chip timing - 100-200 meters
• 8:45 a.m.: Awards ceremony & Post-Race Expo

💲 Pricing

• $25.00: thru Oct. 28th
• $30.00: thru Nov 8th
• $35: Race Day

🏆 Awards

Awards will be awarded to the top 3 Males, Top 3 Females and top 3 in the following age groups: 6 & under, 7-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

❓ FAQ

🧥 Tee Shirts

Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants. Once a shirt is sold out you will see sold out. Shirts are not guaranteed on race day.

📅 Day of Registration & Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will take place on race day at race site from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

🚗 Parking

Parking is plentiful throughout the park.

⏱️ Timing & Scoring

Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib.

🛑 Course Length

The 5K is 3.1 miles.

📊 Timing Method

The race uses an electronic timing system that records race time and place via a transponder chip that will be given out at registration. Each individual competing in the 5K is required to use the race chip. Official times will not be recorded without a chip. There will be a clock at the finish line to view your time.

📧 Results

Official results are posted for the top runners in each category. Race staff has all results for on-site inquiries and results are posted on the race website.

🙏 Medical Assistance

Qualified emergency medical professionals are available to provide assistance at the start/finish lines.

🐶 Dogs

Yes, you can participate in the event with your dog.

👶 Strollers

Yes, nurturing future generations of runners is a priority: however, please start in the latter part of the runners.

💧 Water

Yes, but there will be a water station on the course as well as at the finish.

💵 Refund Policy

We appreciate your race registration. We are unable to issue refunds. You will have the option to purchase insurance upon completing the online registration for under $4.

🌧️ Weather Policy

The race is a "rain or shine" event. All participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather, such as in a raincoat or hat. Umbrellas can pose a safety hazard to others, so please do not bring them.

🏅 Post-Race

An awards ceremony will take place after the race at the start/finish location.

🔀 Entry Transfer

We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.

🌐 More Information

For more details, visit the Circle K 5K Race Page.