Race for Education
About this race
Join us for the 5th Annual Race for Education 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the University of South Florida (USF)!
The Race for Education 5K is a run/walk hosted by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) and the University of South Florida (USF), College of Education. The 2026 Race for Education is November 7 located on USF's campus.
Let's pick up the pace for public education as we prepare students for life in Hillsborough County Public Schools! Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited for fun-filled miles in Tampa to support our schools. Participants will enjoy music performances by students throughout the miles.
In addition to the 5k, there is an untimed one-mile race option. Both the 5k and 1-mile events can be run or walked.
Registration includes a swag bag with a race-day bib, freebies from our partners in education and a shirt.* All finishers receive a medal.
- Race shirt* for all participants
- Post race food and drink
- Goodie bags for all participants
- Finisher medals to all participants 5K/1 Mile
- Awards to Overall 5k Male/Female
- 5k Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (five-year age groups)
*Close to race day, shirt size choices are available on a first come, first served basis.
Our post-race celebration is like non other in the area! We have giveaways, snacks and refreshments.
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5k Registration
- $40 August 1 through October 7
- $45 October 8 through Race Day, November 7
1-Mile Registration
- $20 through Race Day, November 7
Packet Pickups:
Information to come!
Race Start Times:
5K - 8:00 a.m. (chip timed)
1 Mile Run/Walk - 9:15 a.m. (untimed)
Awards (5K only) - approximately 9:15 am
Parking Information:
Information to come!
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run & Walk
1K Fun Run (Not Timed)
Perfect for our young runners and families, the 1K (.62 mile) race offers a safe and exciting introduction to race day. Participants can jog, walk, or sprint their way to the finish line while enjoying a supportive, high-energy atmosphere.
5K
1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tampa, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 8:20 PM local time (EDT) in Tampa on May 30, 2026 — 13h 46m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 108 Tampa events
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