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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k by the Bay | 5K | Apr 10, 20278:00 AM | $32.50$37.50 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $37.50 on Dec 31, 2026.
Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $32.50, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Safety Harbor runs 35:12, about 11:20 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:37 and men in 31:11.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the 5k by the Bay 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.
110 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Endurance Sports Timing) for 5K by the Bay. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:41 or better, the top quarter in 28:51, and half the field in 34:42; the last tenth came in after 56:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:31 | 16:24 |
| 20-29 | 20:28 | 17:50 |
| 30-39 | 20:06 | 18:54 |
| 40-49 | 20:43 | 22:02 |
| 50-59 | 26:42 | 23:24 |
| 60-69 | 25:13 | 24:21 |
| 70+ | 34:56 | 26:40 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 196 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 366 to 1,082 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:45 to 34:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,082 (+20%) | 34:42 | under 24:41 | 15:31 |
| 2025 | 900 (+22%) | 33:46 | under 23:48 | 15:42 |
| 2024 | 736 (+46%) | 35:17 | under 23:38 | 16:36 |
| 2023 | 503 (+37%) | 37:48 | under 24:35 | 17:12 |
| 2022 | 366 | 31:45 | under 22:42 | 16:26 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:51, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
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.
Around April 10 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 86°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.
What the organizers of 5K by the Bay cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup. Thursday 4.9.26 from 11:00am-2:00pm Marsh McLennan Agency 101 N. Starcrest Dr, Clearwater, 33765. Friday 4.10.26 from 3:00pm - 6:30pm. DICK'S Sporting Goods, 26583 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761. Saturday 4.11.26 from…
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Join us for the 12th annual 5k by the Bay in beautiful Safety Harbor, Florida. The race will begin at 8:00 am at the Safety Harbor Marina. This race is chip-timed. The cost of registration also includes T-shirt and medal!
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Gramatica Family Foundation and its mission to positively impact the quality of life of our community’s veterans through housing initiatives.
Packet Pickup
Thursday 4.8.27 from 11:00am-2:00pm @Bouchard Insurance 101 N. Starcrest Dr, Clearwater, 33765
Friday 4.9.27 from 3:00pm - 6:30pm
DICK'S Sporting Goods, 26583 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761
Saturday 4.10.27 from 6:15am - 7:45am
Safety Harbor Marina Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor, FL 34695