11th Annual UNCF 5K Walk/Run for Education – Tampa Bay
ARE YOU READY TO WALK, RUN, FUNDRAISE, AND CHANGE LIVES?
LACE UP for the 11th Annual UNCF Tampa Bay 5K Run/Walk for Education on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Perry Harvey Sr. Park!
This year, we’re challenging the Tampa Bay community to help us raise $80,000 to support scholarships, student success programs, and educational opportunities that help students get to and through college.
The UNCF 5K Run/Walk for Education is more than a walk—it’s a movement. Every dollar raised helps UNCF provide scholarships, internships, mentoring, and other critical resources that empower the next generation of leaders.
Whether you’re running/walking as an individual, forming a team with your company, church, school, fraternity, sorority, alumni chapter, employee resource group, family, or friends, your participation helps create opportunities for deserving students.
Together, we’ll celebrate education, community, and the power of giving back while enjoying a morning filled with music, fundraising challenges, team spirit, prizes, vendors, and family-friendly fun.
OUR GOAL: $80,000
Every participant has the power to make a difference:
- Form a team of 10 or more participants
- Raise funds through your personal fundraising page
- Invite friends, family, and coworkers to support your efforts
Help us reach our goal and change lives through education
One Team. One Community. One Mission. $80,000 for Students.
WHY WE WALK: For more than 82 years, UNCF has worked to ensure that all students have access to a quality education and the opportunity to achieve their dreams. The funds raised through the Tampa Bay 5K Run/Walk for Education support scholarships and programs that help students succeed in college and beyond.
EVENT DETAILS:
Perry Harvey Sr. Park
1000 E Harrison Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Registration & Check-In: 7:00 a.m.
Walk Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!
$35 through August 31, 2026
$40 through September 30, 2026
$45 through October 31, 2026
$50 through November 6, 2026
$55 Event Day (Onsite Registration)
FUNDRAISE & EARN EXCLUSIVE INCENTIVES
Raise funds and earn exciting UNCF incentive prizes while making a lasting impact on students’ lives. Be sure to review the Incentive Page for fundraising levels and prize deadlines.
Important: All fundraising dollars must be submitted online by 9:00 a.m. on November 7, 2026, to qualify for incentive prizes, awards, and recognition.
REGISTER. FUNDRAISE. RUN. WALK. CHANGE LIVES.
Together, we can help more students get to and through college while building a stronger future for the Tampa Bay community and beyond.
#UNCFWalkForEducation #InvestInBetterFutures #BecauseCollegeMatters
Walk Incentives
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Perry Harvey Sr. Park
1000 E Harrison St.
Tampa, FL 33602
Presenting Level Sponsor – $20,000
- 500 complimentary registrations
- Opportunity to provide promotional collateral to participants
- Opportunity for mascot/spokesperson to speak at the event
- Vendor space for company-owned tent (sponsor provides tent, table, and chairs)
- Special presentation/ad on social media
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Signature Level Sponsor – $15,000
- 300 complimentary registrations
- Opportunity to provide promotional collateral to participants
- Vendor space for company-owned tent (sponsor provides tent, table, and chairs)
- Special presentation/ad on social media
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Educators’ Circle Sponsor – $10,000
- 200 complimentary registrations
- Opportunity to provide promotional collateral to participants
- Vendor space for company-owned tent (sponsor provides tent, table, and chairs)
- Special presentation/ad on social media
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Marathon Circle Sponsor – $7,500
- 150 complimentary registrations
- Logo on event T-shirt (first 100 participants checked in on race day)
- Vendor space for company-owned tent (sponsor provides tent, table, and chairs)
- Special presentation/ad on social media
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Sprinters’ Circle Sponsor – $5,000
- 100 complimentary registrations
- Logo on event T-shirt (first 100 participants checked in on race day)
- Vendor space for company-owned tent (sponsor provides tent, table, and chairs)
- Special presentation/ad on social media
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Doctorate Level Sponsor – $3,000
- 50 complimentary registrations
- Vendor space for company-owned tent (sponsor provides tent, table, and chairs)
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Community Partner Sponsor – $2,000
- 20 complimentary registrations
- Vendor space for company-owned tent (sponsor provides tent, table, and chairs)
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Educator Level Sponsor – $1,500
- 15 complimentary registrations
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Friends of UNCF Sponsor – $1,000
- 10 complimentary registrations
- Recognition in organization newsletter
- Social media shoutout
- Logo on yard signs along the route
Honorary Sponsor – $500
- 10 complimentary registrations
- Social media shoutout or logo on yard signs along the route
- Customized sponsorship opportunities are also available
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