The 5th Annual Great American Bacon Race: Tampa

The Great American Bacon Race is a fun, bacon-themed 5k run with custom finisher medals and awesome finisher T-shirts. Oh, and there is FREE bacon at the finish line. There is also digital timing for awards, prizes for the biggest team, best costume, and others. Could you walk away with the coveted "Golden Pig?"

All followed by the Bacon Bash After-Party with music, food trucks, vendors, and lots of free bacon. It's a fun-filled event for bacon lovers to enjoy.

WHAT YOU GET!!!

• A fun, well-organized, bacon-themed, 5k fun run
• Bacon, bacon, and more bacon (obviously)
• Custom finishers medal and Great American Bacon Race T-shirt for all participants
• That warm feeling you get because although you had a great time, a part of your entry fee goes to fight bullying and hate in our schools
• A finish line filled with medals and FREE BACON (did we mention the Bacon?)
• Digital timing for all runners (awards and prizes based on time and age group)
• The Bacon Bash After-Party with tons of bacon, music, awards,  vendors,  and more
• Tons of like-minded people having fun and enjoying a fun bacony-filled event
   

TAMPA PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIT2RUN TAMPA
 

Conveniently located in International Plaza on Westshore Boulevard, our Fit2Run Tampa super store stocks a huge inventory of the best running shoes in the world. You’ll find all the best brands here, like On Running, Brooks, Asics, Hoka, and more! Our well-trained, friendly staff can help you find the right footwear, clothing or accessories you need. We offer a free videotaped gate analysis to help you determine exactly the correct type of shoes for your type of feet and the way you walk or run.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW……
We STRONGLY advise you to pick up your race packet in advance to avoid lines on race day morning.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP INFO:

DATE and TIME: Saturday, MARCH 7TH 2026 –  TIME: 4 pm – 7 pm EST

LOCATION: Fit2Run Tampa: 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Space B230, Tampa, 33607 (website)   Call: +1(813) 873-2786
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*** PLEASE BRING A PHOTO ID/PASSPORT to show staff to pick up your packet

*** PLEASE BRING YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH THE QR CODE. The QR code is specific to you and will ensure the proper bib is given

Please bring your ID, and the Email with the QR Code to pick up your packet and be prepared to show it to the volunteer staff that will be distributing the race materials.

** If you cannot attend, a family member or friend can pick up the packet on your behalf if you provide them with a Picture of your ID. Also forward that person the Confirmation email with the QR Code.

*** Please note… The Timing Chip is attached to the back of the bib. Do not remove it.

Please remember to wear your Bib! No Bib… No Run Time!

*** PLEASE BRING A PHOTO ID/PASSPORT to show staff to pick up your packet

*** PLEASE BRING YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH THE QR CODE. The QR code is specific to you and will ensure the proper bib is given

Please bring your ID, and the Email with the QR Code to pick up your packet and be prepared to show it to the volunteer staff that will be distributing the race materials.

** If you cannot attend, a family member or friend can pick up the packet on your behalf if you provide them with a Picture of your ID. Also forward that person the Confirmation email with the QR Code.

*** Please note… The Timing Chip is attached to the back of the bib. Do not remove it.

Please remember to wear your Bib! No Bib… No Run Time!

   
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