Tampa Sister Cities 5k Run/Walk

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. Whether you are a competitive runner, casual walker, volunteer, or enthusiastic supporter, this event offers a fun and meaningful way to engage with the community while celebrating Tampa’s global partnerships. 

This inaugural 5K also serves as a community gathering for Tampa’s Sister City committees and cultural organizations, with opportunities to showcase the traditions, culture, and programs that make each international partnership unique. Cultural booths and community engagement activities will create a festive and welcoming environment for participants and spectators alike.

By participating in the Tampa Sister Cities 5K, you help:

• 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

The Tampa Sister Cities 5K transforms celebration into action, creating a family-friendly event where our community can come together in unity, pride, and global friendship.

We invite runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and supporters to be part of this historic first event as we celebrate the past 60 years and stride confidently into the future. Come run, walk, and celebrate with us as we honor 60 years of sisterhood between Tampa and Barranquilla.

The 5k will be a chip-timed event.  All 5k participants will receive a BEAUTIFUL custom medal and T-shirt.  All 1 Mile Run/Walk participants will receive a BEAUTIFUL custom T-shirt. 

Registrations after April 16, 2026, will not be guaranteed a T-shirt.

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