Unified 5K - Tampa

Unified 5K - Tampa takes place in Tampa, Florida, on December 5, 2026. Two formats start together at 9:00 a.m.: the 5K Run and Roll, and a 1 Mile Walk, Run, and Roll. The wording in both event names points to an inclusive setup where runners, walkers, and wheelchair or adaptive athletes share the same course, and the shorter option keeps the morning open to participants of every ability.

If you are coming for the 5K, this is a short, flat-distance effort that fits easily into any December schedule, whether as a first race or as a quick test of fitness. The 1-mile option works well for families, for anyone easing back into activity, or for those who want to join without training for it. To prepare for the 5K, three to four weeks of easy running, with a couple of short faster segments in the last week, is enough for most people. Florida mornings in December are usually mild, so you will likely be able to race in lighter gear than the date suggests.