Tampa Sister Cities 5k Run/Walk

Event Details

Join us for the First Annual Tampa Sister Cities 5K Run/Walk, a special community event celebrating 60 years of sisterhood between Tampa and Barranquilla, Colombia. This exciting inaugural race will take place at Gadsden Park in Tampa, Florida, bringing together runners, walkers, families, cultural organizations, and community leaders for a morning of fitness, friendship, and international celebration.

More than just a race, the Tampa Sister Cities 5K is a vibrant celebration of global connection and cultural exchange. The event commemorates this historic milestone while highlighting the important role the Tampa Sister Cities program plays in fostering people-to-people diplomacy, cultural understanding, and international collaboration. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome.

Why Participate?

• Celebrate six decades of international friendship between Tampa and Barranquilla
• Strengthen cultural connections across Tampa’s Sister City network
• Support Tampa Sister Cities, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Promote cultural exchange, education, and global understanding
• Help establish a sustainable fundraising platform for future cultural programs, exchanges, and international initiatives

Awards & Recognition

Overall Awards

• Top 3 Male Finishers
• Top 3 Female Finishers

Age Group Awards

1st Place male and female in each age group (10 & under, 11–19, 20–29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+). Note: The fastest male and female finishers in each age category will receive an award. (Overall finishers are excluded from age category awards)

Group / Team Awards

• Largest Crew on the Course – team with the most participants to finish
• Best Dressed / Best Team Spirit – standout creativity, energy, and enthusiasm
• Fastest Group / Team — Requires a minimum of 4 runners; based on the group’s overall average time