A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 TAMPA

A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 TAMPA is held in Bradenton, Florida, on December 26, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K, the 5K and a one-mile family fun run all start at 7:30 a.m., with waves going off at fixed times. Runners and walkers of every level are catered for, and entry includes a race shirt, a finisher medal and a digital training kit delivered to your home.

This is a road morning aimed at participation, so set your goals accordingly: finishing matters more here than the time it takes, in a week when most people are not running at all. If the half is your target, twelve weeks of consistent running with one long run each week is the honest preparation. If you are simply keeping the habit alive between Christmas and New Year, the 5K does that job in half an hour, and families can take the one-mile option together.