Hearts of Valor 5k & Health Expo 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Dec 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️ Hearts of Valor Annual 5K Walk/Run — A Valentine’s Day Celebration of Heart Health and Community | 5K | Feb 6, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after Dec 1, 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 $30 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Nov 30, then $30 until Jan 23, then $35 until Feb 5, then $40 until Feb 6.
Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Tampa runs 36:45, about 11:50 a mile, based on 45 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:34 and men in 33:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the ❤️ Hearts of Valor Annual 5K Walk/Run — A Valentine’s Day Celebration of Heart Health and Community starts at 9:00 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
4810 N Himes Ave, 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 resultsAggregated from official results (Performance Race Timing) for Hearts of Valor 5k & Health Expo. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hearts of Valor 5k & Health Expo?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:46 or better, the top quarter in 29:30, and half the field in 37:40; the last tenth came in after 54:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 36:18 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 27:51 | 23:40 |
| 30-39 | 36:55 | 26:53 |
| 40-49 | 36:00 | 28:25 |
| 50-59 | 45:54 | 25:24 |
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.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:30, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, 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 February 6 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 23, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Hearts of Valor 5k & Health Expo?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 141 runners finished the ❤️ Hearts of Valor Annual 5K Walk/Run — A Valentine’s Day Celebration of Heart Health and Community; the median finish was 37:40 and the winner ran 19:27.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:30, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614.
From the organizers
Hearts of Valor 3rd Annual 5K Walk/Run
A Celebration of Heart Health, Love & Community
Saturday, February 6, 2027
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
Join us for the 3rd Annual Hearts of Valor 5K Walk/Run, a family-friendly celebration dedicated to promoting heart health, community wellness, and cardiovascular disease awareness.
Kick off American Heart Month with Hearts of Valor Inc. for a morning filled with fitness, fun, education, and purpose. Lace up your running shoes, gather your family and friends, and join us at beautiful Al Lopez Park as we take meaningful steps toward healthier hearts and a healthier community.