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Directions from I-75
From I-75 Exit 246 (Apollo Beach / Rt. 672) · Turn right onto Big Bend Road (heading east) · 1.25 miles turn right (south) onto U.S. 301 (7-11 on corner) · 1.5 miles to Rt. 672 East (turn left) Follow 672 for 11.5 miles - 672 dead ends at first stop sign (Rt. 39)
Turn left (north on Rt. 39) for 1 mile (follow race signs) to the main entrance to Alafia River State Park. (there is a $4 fee per car)
Directions from I-4
From I-4 take the Plant City exit for Rt.39 S. Continue South (approx. 17 miles) crossing SR 60 and Lithia-Pinecrest Rd.
Park entrance is approximately 4 miles south of Lithia-Pinecrest Rd.on the left (east side)
Same Great Course!
Alafia River State Park has some of the state's best x-country running. This is our 5th year and with the same great course. We are running on wide grassy paths in rolling hills! We've made a great course for you to try and you will love it! The course is tough but great fun. Come run with us and see for yourself.
Sponsors
Direct Buy, Foot Log, Boston Bill Sunglasses, Adventure Outfitters, L.E.D. Tampa (LED Signs)
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Hammer Nutrition, The Running Center, Trail Runner Magazine, RoadID, Alafia River State Park, Hit the Trails, Vicom Leasing
T-Shirts & Awards
Beautiful Long-sleeved Heavy Duty T-Shirts to all registered racers.
Custom Artwork Awards for Overall Male and Female and Masters Male and Female in each event. Custom embroidered hats to Top 30 Male and Top 30 Female in 1/2 Marathon; Top 20 in 5K; Top Finishers in 30K . All Marathon Finishers will receive a custom award and Certificate of Completion.
Race Day Registration
Race Day Registration is available starting at 6:30 a.m. on race day. 5K - $30.00; 1/2 Marathon - $45.00; 30K - $55.00; X-Country Marathon - $60. Register early and save! (Please note the that price increase for the 5K is to accommodate the long-sleeved t-shirts) Pick up race packets on race day.
Volunteers
Bring a Volunteer / Run Free - As with all of our races, we need volunteers to make it all work. If you want to Run for Free, bring a Volunteer (they also get an award or a race t-shirt) to help for Registration and the rest of the race (5K, 1/2, 30K or Marathon). These spots have been filling up fast, so contact Jim@tamparaces.com, if you are interested.
