The Great West Chase 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 Run | 10K | Oct 31, 20267:00 AM | $60 | – |
| Challenge Run (10K and 5K) | 15K | Oct 31, 20267:00 AM | $70 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Kids Fun Run (West Park Village loop) | Kids | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $60 until Oct 31.
- Challenge Run (10K and 5K): $70 until Oct 31.
- 5K Run: $50 until Oct 31.
- Kids Fun Run (West Park Village loop): $30 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 15K in Florida, which costs $50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:40 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9902 Brompton Drive, Tampa, FL 33626
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K Run
10K Run
Challenge Run (10K and 5K)
Aggregated from official results (Florida Road Race Management) for The Great West Chase. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Great West Chase?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 24:36 or better, the top quarter in 28:41, and half the field in 34:45; the last tenth came in after 53:42.
At the 2025 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 46:15 or better, the top quarter in 52:20, and half the field in 58:16; the last tenth came in after 1:18:52.
At the 2025 Challenge Run (10K and 5K), the fastest tenth finished in 45:17 or better, the top quarter in 50:15, and half the field in 54:00; the last tenth came in after 1:00:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:28 | 20:10 |
| 20-29 | 26:11 | 20:43 |
| 30-39 | 23:42 | 19:24 |
| 40-49 | 26:02 | 21:42 |
| 50-59 | 25:42 | 21:43 |
| 60-69 | 31:44 | 24:15 |
| 70+ | 53:33 | 36:52 |
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 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:41, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 52:20, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 6 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 87°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.
Race details
- Where
- 9902 Brompton Drive, Tampa, FL 33626Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is The Great West Chase?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $70, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 15K in Florida, which costs $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, 10K, 15K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 737 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 34:45 and the winner ran 17:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:41, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 9902 Brompton Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.
From the organizers
The Great West Chase is a USATF/RRTC nationally certified, chip-timed 10K & 5K & Fun Run organized by The World of Westchase as a charity event that benefits a Title1 school.