10K preteky v blízkosti Westchase

The Haunted 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Hudson, Florida, is a morning road race series offering three distances, beginning at 8:00 AM. All runners must register via RunSignup prior to race day, as there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes before the race, located at the shelter in the Splash Pad area behind the Aquatic Center. All three races feature a repeated out-and-back course format. The 5K completes the out-and-back loop twice, the 10K completes it four times, and the half marathon uses a longer out-and-back course six times. The event has a 3-hour and 30-minute time limit, a factor primarily for half marathon participants on the six-repeat course.

The Haunted 5K, 10K & Half Marathon in Largo, Florida, begins at 1800 Keene Road. All three races start in the morning. This is a US Road Running event. Advance registration is required through RunSignup only. Runners must sign up before race day and pick up their packets shortly before the start. The 5K and 10K follow an identical out-and-back course. The 5K covers the route once, while the 10K covers it twice. The half marathon is also an out-and-back course, repeated four times. It has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. A staff member will be stationed at the turnaround point to ensure participants are heading in the correct direction. All finishers will receive medals. Awards will be presented, and costumes are encouraged. The race also contributes to US Road Running series points.

The Halloween 5K 10K Dunedin HOB Brewing Company race is a fall running event in Dunedin offering 5K and 10K distances. The event centers on Halloween, encouraging runners to wear costumes, complete a short road race, and then join the post-race beer gathering. HOB Brewing Company sponsors the race, providing participants with a complimentary craft beer upon completion. The event welcomes families, features a costume contest, and awards fall-themed medals at the finish line.

The Spooky Sprint in Tampa is a Halloween-themed running event offering 5K, 10K, and 15K distances. It caters to a wide audience, not just competitive runners, featuring youth pricing for the 5K and 10K and a family-friendly atmosphere centered on the holiday. Participants who run in person will receive chip timing, live results, awards, complimentary race photos, and post-race refreshments. All distances come with a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. A virtual option allows participants to run their chosen distance from any location and still receive the event's merchandise.

The Great West Chase is a race series in the Tampa area, based at West Park Village Town Center, which serves as the start and finish for all events. It features a USATF/RRTC nationally certified 10K, a certified 5K run/walk, and a Fun Run. The 10K begins at 7 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8 a.m., and the Fun Run at 9 a.m. The event, hosted annually since 2002, attracts over 1,300 participants across its three races. Runners, walkers, families, and children travel from across Tampa Bay. The day combines competitive running with a fundraiser for a local school. WOW magazine organizes the race, with all net proceeds benefiting math and literacy programs at elementary schools in the area. Packet pickup is available at the Westchase Recreation Center. Registration can be completed online, by mail, in person, or on race day.

The Florida Halloween Distance Classic takes place at Fort De Soto Park on Florida's Gulf coast, a short drive from downtown St. Petersburg. Participants can select a half marathon, 10K, or 5K, with early starts on a fast, flat road course. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and a costume contest with prizes is part of the event, accommodating both runners aiming for fast times and those in creative Halloween attire. All three races begin and end at North Beach within Fort De Soto Park. The course is an out-and-back route along park roads and trails through wooded areas, proceeding towards the island's southern tip and its easternmost point. Runners will encounter sections with white-sand beaches and water views, and minimal vehicle traffic allows for an open course time limit. The half marathon follows the same path as the Florida Beach Halfathon, and previous years have seen over a thousand finishers across all race distances.

The Dunedin Veterans Day 5K, 10K and Kids HONOR Dash begins and ends at the Dunedin Hale Center on Douglas Avenue, across from downtown and near the VFW. This annual running event honors Veterans Day in Dunedin, Florida. It includes a 5K for runners and walkers, a two-loop 10K, and short Kids Honor Runs for children ages 0-12. The atmosphere is more focused on camaraderie than competition, with veterans and military service central to the day. The adult races utilize the paved Pinellas Trail, featuring an out-and-back course heading north from the Hale Center; the 10K covers the 5K loop twice. The trail is stroller accessible, and children run approximately 150 yards on the trail in groups sorted by size, with parental accompaniment permitted. All participants receive American-themed finisher medals. Children receive medals but no shirts, while 5K and 10K runners get a RUN FLORIDA shirt at check-in. The race employs electronic timing, law enforcement manages intersections, and framed awards are presented to the top 15 male and top 15 female finishers in the 5K.

St. Pete Run Fest je trojdňový novembrový bežecký festival v St. Petersburgu na Floride, kde je certifikovaný polmaratón, 10K, 5K beh/chôdza, prechádzka so psom a detské preteky. Celé je to postavené na celom pretekárskom víkende a nie len na jednej štartovej čiare. Okrem behania tam bude aj živá hudba, remeselné pivo, víno a lokálni výrobcovia. Polmaratón má 13.1 míle a ide cez centrum St. Pete a popri nábreží. Desiatka (10K) má 6.2 míle a prechádza cez centrum, nábrežie a St. Pete Pier, kým 5K dáva bežcom a chodcom kratšiu 3.1-míľovú trasu po tej istej časti nábrežia. Peli Kids Youth Runs sú pre deti zo základných škôl a sú prepojené s programom behania a chôdze, ktorý podporuje aktívne návyky. Celý festival organizuje Good Sweat Foundation Inc., neziskovka z Floridy, a z výťažku z registrácií sa financuje prevádzka podujatia.

The Largo Gobbler is a November running race held at 1800 Keene Rd in Largo, Florida. It offers 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances, all beginning at 8:30 AM. This event is part of the US Road Running series, known for its themed races like Luau, Pirate, Medal Madness, and Viking. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race day, as there is no on-site sign-up. Packet pickup is available only in the 30 minutes before the start. The courses consist of simple out-and-back loops. The 5K involves one loop, the 10K two, the half marathon four, and the marathon eight. A six-hour time limit accommodates walkers and slower runners for shorter distances. Marathon participants must maintain a consistent pace on this very repetitive course. This event follows US Road Running’s family-friendly format, featuring distinct race themes, logos, and finisher medals. This marks edition 46 of the race.

The Veterans Run starts and finishes at Ben T. Davis Park in Tampa, using the paved trail on the south side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway for all distances. Runners may select a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or 15.5-mile race; the 5K and half marathon also offer virtual participation. The event focuses on honoring and supporting America’s veterans, with certified timing for all in-person distances, accommodating both those seeking a personal best and those participating for the cause. All in-person courses are out-and-back routes along the Causeway, with Tampa Bay alongside the trail for most of the run. The longer races include the route’s notable Florida feature: a climb to a locally high point offering an overlook across the bay. Only the 15.5-mile race covers the Causeway’s full length. The race resumed after a two-year hiatus due to hurricane damage and city restrictions. The setup includes aid stations with water and electrolyte drinks, plus additional nutrition for half marathon and 15.5-mile runners.

The Gobbler 5K & 10K in Tarpon Springs, Florida, offers both 5K and 10K races starting at 8:00 AM. Registration is handled via RunSignup prior to race day, with packet pickup occurring just before the start. Parking is available near the restrooms and pavilion 6. The course is a 1.04-mile out-and-back loop. Participants in the 5K will complete the loop three times, while 10K runners will complete it six times. The event has a 2-hour time limit. Finisher medals and awards will be presented. Series points are awarded, and a best-costume prize, fitting the Gobbler theme, will be given.