6th Annual Veterans Run

By popular demand, one of our favorite races is finally returning! After a two-year hiatus due to hurricane damage and city restrictions, we’re excited to bring this event back to the community! 🇺🇸🏆🏃🏻‍➡️

Join us as we honor America’s veterans with a race dedicated to supporting them. Whether you’re running competitively or just out for fun, all distances will offer certified timing.

The course takes place along the paved trail on the southern side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, offering stunning views of Tampa Bay. While Florida is known for being flat, this route features a relatively high peak (by local standards), giving runners in the longer distances a rewarding climb and a beautiful overlook.

Race distances include:

• 5K
• 10K
• Half Marathon
• 15.5-Mile Run

All courses follow an out-and-back format along the Causeway trail. Each distance showcases beautiful scenery, but only the 15.5-mile race covers the full length of the Causeway.

We’ll have well-stocked aid stations throughout the course with water and electrolyte drinks, plus additional fuel options for half marathon and 15.5-mile participants. Sanitary conditions will be maintained at all stations, and we’re happy to answer any specific questions.

After the race, join us for a celebration starting at 10:30 AM at Whiskey Joe's. Stick around, relax, and enjoy time with fellow runners! 🥇

OTS4VETS is Making a Difference in Suicide Prevention

Welcome to OTS4VETS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community through suicide prevention and a range of supportive programs.

Veteran suicide remains a heartbreaking and unacceptable crisis. At OTS4VETS, we maintain direct collaboration with leading suicide prevention researchers to better understand the underlying causes and risk factors. By applying this knowledge, we develop innovative, evidence-based programs that support Veterans in crisis—helping them navigate challenges and reclaim lives of purpose and fulfillment.

Our mission is to build a brighter future for Veterans and their families. We invite you to explore our website and discover how you can support our efforts and become part of the solution.

If you are a Veteran at risk or in need of assistance, have a look through our Services Offered page and contact us about how we can help. 

Are you interested in sponsoring the Veterans Run? There are still spots available! There are multiple ways to sponsor this event, please reach out to thanks707@yahoo.com to talk about options and what you have in mind.

Early Packet Pickup has not yet been locked in. I will update everyone when it is. Thanks

Prepare yourself to run along the Courtney Campbell Trail located on the southern side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. You will start out at one of the shelters and run alongside the water taking in the magnificent views of Tampa Bay. Let the smell of the Bay engulf your senses and open your airways as you soak in the early morning sun. This will truly be one of the most beautiful races in which you have ever entered.

For all Military members, past and present. 

We support our military service members and we want to give back. If you're a military service member, reservist, or a veteran of the U.S. military, you get a 20% discount on your registration by entering 26VET20.

We are providing this code with no proof needed, so please be honorable. Thank you!

Unless city officials require a cancellation of the event, there are NO REFUNDS. Thank you for your understanding.