Race for Education 5K 🏃🏃‍♀️

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.

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.

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) 

Learn More & Register Now!