45th Annual Driscoll's Strawberry Classic

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124 Flotto Ave, Tampa FL

Saturday, March 28th, 2026

Race Overview

Thanks to all of you for your support of the Strawberry Classic Race!

The 45th Annual Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic will be on Saturday, March 28, 2026. For 44 years, we have been putting on a race that benefits our charities, our members and our community. Race benefits Local Meals on Wheels and Children’s Dream Fund. This Year join us for the 5k, 10k or 15k Distance Challenge (5k+10k). Those ambitious runners will be able to run both! Register now! Don’t forget to invite friends and family to join you in the running (or walking) fun!

Race Day Guidelines

Pet Policy: Please leave your pet at home on race day. NO DOGS are allowed on the race course.

Awards and Recognition

Team Award: Award given to team with the most members signed up for race.
Age Group Awards: 3 deep for 5k and 10k races, 1 deep for 15k challenge.
Overall Winners: Awards for Male and Female in 5k, 10k and 15k challenge races.
Finisher Medals: 5k, 10k and 15k challenge race finishers will receive medals.

Virtual Option

For those who are unable to attend the 2026 Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic Race in person, we have the virtual option. This option allows you to run at your own convenience wherever and whenever you choose to do it and still get all the race medals, shirts and bibs. (Virtual Race Packets can be picked up at the same time and locations as the live event). Any packets remaining for Virtual runners only will be mailed out Monday after the Live Event.

Please note: Shirts sizes are only guaranteed if preregistered before March 1, 2026. After that, the shirts will be available as noted when you register. Some shirt sizes will not be available close to and on race day.

Early Race Packet Pickup

Date: Thursday, March 26 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm, TBD.
Date: Friday, March 27 from 4:30pm – 7:30pm, TBD.

Race Day Schedule

Temple Terrace Elementary School - 124 Flotto Ave, Tampa, FL 33617

Designated Parking Areas: See below for Parking Map. Parking this year will be allowed on the designated areas of Temple Terrace Elementary. Additional parking will be at:

A: The Fountain Shoppes at Temple Terrace – 120 spots.
B: Winn-Dixie – 200+ spots.
Note: There is NO PARKING available at the Temple Terrace Public Library as it will be open Saturday morning and their parking lot is only for library patrons.

6:00 am - Packet Pickup (No Day of Race Registration)
7:00 am - 10k and 15k Challenge Start (If you plan on doing the 15k Challenge you must complete the 10k by 8:25am and back in line for the start of the 5k)
8:30 am - 5k Start
9:00 am - Fun Run
9:45 am - Awards Ceremony (Approx 15 min after the last 5k participant crosses the line)

11:00 am - AFTER RACE GATHERING: We will be having our annual after race gathering at (TBD). Come join the Strawberry Classic Team as we all talk about the great time had by all at the race!