The coolest run in Tampa Bay: TPA’s popular 2,000-person 5K on the runway returns in 2025

A group of people running on an airport runway. A big airplane is in the background
A previous iteration of TPA's 5K on the Runway, which gathers thousands of runners each year. | Photo c/o Tampa International Airport

There are a lot of fabulous 5Ks and fun runs that take place at Tampa’s most scenic locations. All that aside, there’s no cooler run than Tampa International Airport’s (TPA) super-popular 5K on the Runway. I get amped up whenever a press event brings us to the runway (if only for the fabulous planespotting opportunities). 

This year’s event (the 11th – time flies, and I am old) will occur on April 12, 2025. 

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Early registration opens January 15 at 12:01 a.m. This event always sells out, so if you want to get your steps in at the best large airport in America, I suggest you secure your place ASAP. 

The ultimate fun run in the city of Tampa

Early registration is $40. After the early bird period, registration will be $45. Visitors from afar can also sign up for the Virtual 5K for $30. 

All participants will receive a t-shirt, a medal, refreshments, and a chance to enter a raffle for airline tickets and other prizes. Proceeds from the event go to United Way Suncoast

On race day, participants can park at Hillsborough Community College—Dale Mabry Campus (4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd). From the HCC parking lot, walk across the street (at the crosswalk) and down the sidewalk to the entrance. Signs will be posted, and event staff will assist all participants.

Learn more about the race online: https://www.tampaairport.com/5K. No matter how fast any individual runs during the event, we assure you nothing is faster than the airport’s express curbsides.

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