Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees

Tampa Electric’s Run for the Manatees

Event Status: Sold Out!

Are You a Fan-atee?

• Definition: That’s what we call people who love manatees as much as we do!
• Purpose: You can help us keep those manatees well-fed and happy!

Special Occasion

• Year: Tampa Electric's 2026 Run for the Manatees 5K will be EXTRA SPECIAL.
• Anniversary: We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of our Manatee Viewing Center!
• Route: The route will pass by the Manatee Viewing Center, the cornerstone of Tampa Electric's Florida Conservation &: Technology Center (FCTC).
• Conservation: Unique run will raise awareness and support for manatee conservation efforts.

Event Details

• Date: Sat., December 12, 2026
• Location: Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC)
• Address: 321 Noonan Branch Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
• Note: The FCTC campus is just south of the Manatee Viewing Center, right off of Dickman Rd. Please consider carpooling due to limited parking!

Race Day Timeline

• 6:30 am: Race Day Bib Pick-Up Opens (Race day registration is NOT available)
• 7:40 am: Pre-Race Announcements
• 8:00 am: 5K Starts
• 9:00 am: Awards

Participant Requirements

Each person participating in the event, whether running or walking, must be wearing a 2026 race bib that was distributed at pre-race pick up or race morning check in!

Virtual Registrants

Virtual registrants will NOT be joining the in-person event on race day!

Event shirt &: finisher medal for Virtual participants will be mailed via USPS to the address submitted during registration, the week following the race!

Important Notes

• In-Person Participants: Bibs, shirts, &: finisher medals not picked up on race morning will not be mailed!
• Pets: Due to the nature of our facility, pets of any kind are NOT permitted on-site!

Awards

Awards presented to 1st place male &: female finishers in the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

Please check the Frequently Asked Questions link located in the menu above for more info!

Exploration Opportunity

After the race, feel free to explore the FCTC campus! It’s a showcase for three champions of the environment: Tampa Electric, the Florida Aquarium and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Learn more at www.tampaelectric.com/fctc

Proceeds Usage

Proceeds from race registrations will be donated to The Florida Fish &: Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Registration Link

For more details and registration, visit Run for the Manatees Race Page.