Run With Meb!
About this race
Benefiting the MEB Foundation
10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sat. May 2, 2026
8 am 10K Start
8:05 am 5K Start
8:15 am 1 Mile Start
Al Lopez Park
4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL In-person 10K & 5K participants receive a gender specific shirt (if registered by 4/20/26),
a chip timed bib, a custom finisher medal and the opportunity to run with Meb! Pre-Race Pick Up:
Thurs., April 30, 2026
4 - 6 PM
The Running Center
14427 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618 Race Day Pick Up Begins at 7 AM
Awards presented in the 10K & 5K as follows:
Overall Male & Female (10K & 5K)
Overall Youth 9 and Under Male & Female (5K)
1st Place Male & Female in 5-year age groups from 10 to 80+ (10K & 5K)
Shirts and/or bibs not picked up prior to the race start, or finisher medals not picked up at the finish line will not be mailed or made available for pick up after the race.
Transfers to the virtual event cannot be completed after April 28th.
There is no charge for parking at Al Lopez Park!
The mission of The MEB Foundation is to promote youth health, education, and fitness in the US and abroad. Our mission is fulfilled by being a leader and collaborator in these areas, and support programs and events that: Empower youth and their families to Maintain Excellent Balance
Provide the tools and resources to lead healthy lifestyles
Engage youth in academics, in and out of school hours
Provide opportunities for youth to play and learn positive life skills through involvement in sports
Engage entire communities in promoting youth health, education, and fitness Since 2010, the MEB Foundation has been a leader in providing resources to those in need, focusing our efforts to support youth health, education, & fitness initiatives including providing 70,000+ pairs of shoes to individuals & communities in need.
Pick your distance
Running
10K
5K
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Virtual 10K, 5K or 1 Mile
We encourage you to participate virtually if you are unable to join us in person on race day! Virtual participants can choose their own day, time, distance, course to run, walk, skip, or bike! You are welcome to time yourself (or not!) during your virtual event, however, times will not be counted toward awards, and you are not required to share your time with us! Race shirts will be mailed the week after the race (must provide a USA based address).
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Tampa.
About Tampa
Run With Meb! takes place in Tampa, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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