HC Hawk Run 5K--Glow Run

WALK or RUN. Get Your Glow On.

• The HCC Hawk Run 5K & 1 Mile has two options for participating in-person or virtually for 2025!
• 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 Community College Foundation for student scholarships!

GENERAL EVENT DETAILS

Race Week:  

In-Person Race:  Saturday, October 25, 2025

• $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, October 25 - Saturday, November 1

• $25.00 Registration
• 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! #HCCHawkRun

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

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

Social Media Contests

• 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!
• Get Spooky Prize for participant who wears the "spookiest" costume while participating in the event. Submit a picture of yourself participating in the event!
• HCC Student Spirit Award specifically for HCC students who show the most HCC spirit during the race! Submit a picture of yourself in HCC apparel while participating in the event!

Virtual Run--Here is how it works:

• If unable to pick up your race bag, we will ship it to you in the US for a fixed $10.00 fee. 
• Must register by Friday 10/17 to take advantage of mail option.
• You can also select to participate without receiving race swag which donates more back to the HCC Hawk Run Endowed Scholarship Fund.

• Recognition will be given for the top three virtual male and female finishers.
• Post a picture of your run to Instagram using #HCCHawkRun5K .
• Upload pictures to race website Photos Tab enter our fun social media contests (see registration website for more info)!

2025 SPONSORS:

Gold:  AdventHealth-Riverview, Alro Steel, Metals & Plastics, HCC Florida Healthcare-Brandon, and RNR Tire Express

Silver:  PowerBay Electric

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up:

• Location:  Outside the HCC Brandon BADM 101, 1st floor, next to Admin. building 
• Dates/Time:  Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM
• Mail Option:  If you would like your race bag mailed to you for a flat rate of $10.00, you must register by Friday 10/17.

Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up:

• Saturday 10/25/2025
• Same Day Registration:  $30.00
• Location:  HCC 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)

HCC Student Health & Wellness Poster Contests

• Thursday, October 23, 2025
• 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

Parking Information for packet pick-up

Questions?