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5th Annual Run With Meb! 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 12, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 12, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:10 AM | $30$35 after Nov 12, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Mar 13, 20278:20 AM | $30$35 after Nov 12, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10K, 5K or 1 Mile | 10K | Mar 13, 20278:20 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $30 until Nov 11, then $35 until Feb 1, then $40 until Mar 12, then $50 until Mar 13.
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $30 until Nov 11, then $35 until Mar 12, then $40 until Mar 13.
- Virtual 10K, 5K or 1 Mile: $50 until Mar 13.
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Tampa runs 1:04:48, about 10:26 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:32 and men in 58:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Al Lopez Park, Tampa, FL 33614
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)5K
270
finishers
33:31
median (10:49 /mi)
17:03
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
10K
103
finishers
1:03:27
median (10:14 /mi)
39:54
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Bay City Timing & Events) for 5th Annual Run With Meb!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 5th Annual Run With Meb!?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 21:16 or better, the top quarter in 26:13, and half the field in 33:31; the last tenth came in after 50:52.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:47 or better, the top quarter in 56:02, and half the field in 1:03:27; the last tenth came in after 1:26:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:59 | 17:52 |
| 20-29 | 40:41 | 25:22 |
| 30-39 | 31:01 | 20:57 |
| 40-49 | 27:25 | 20:24 |
| 50-59 | 26:47 | 24:47 |
| 60-69 | 31:47 | 26:30 |
| 70+ | 35:26 | 35:58 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 25 percent since 2023.
495
2023
394
2024
373
2026
All events combined, from official results.
5th Annual Run With Meb! 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 359 to 270 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:35 to 33:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 270 (-2%) | 33:31 | under 21:16 | 17:03 |
| 2024 | 276 (-23%) | 33:00 | under 22:27 | 17:22 |
| 2023 | 359 | 30:35 | under 21:37 | 16:30 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:13, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 56:02, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 5th Annual Run With Meb! cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Sponsor Information
Dear Friends and Valued Supporters,. We invite you to join the MEB Foundation by becoming a sponsor for the 4th Annual MEB Foundation 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run on Sat. March 13, 2027 at Al Lopez Park in Tampa! The mission of The MEB…
Race details
- Where
- Al Lopez Park, Tampa, FL 33614Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt-guaranteed if registered by 3/1/27; Shirt-guaranteed if registered by 4/20/26
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (May 2, 2026), 2025 (May 10, 2025), 2024 (May 4, 2024), 2023 (May 6, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is 5th Annual Run With Meb!?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 270 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 33:31 and the winner ran 17:03.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:13, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Al Lopez Park, Tampa, FL 33614.
From the organizers
5th Annual Run With Meb!
Benefiting the MEB Foundation
10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sat. March 13, 2027
7 am Race Day Pick Up Opens
at Al Lopez Park, Shelter 315
8 am 10K Start
8:05 am 5K Start
8:15 am 1 Mile Start
Al Lopez Park
4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL
In-person 10K & 5K participants receive a gender specific shirt (if registered by 3/1/27),
a chip timed bib, a custom finisher medal and the opportunity to run with Meb!
Awards presented in the 10K & 5K as follows:
Overall Male & Female (10K & 5K)
Overall Youth 9 and Under Male & Female (5K)