Race 4 Education winners

Run, or Walk… For Education!

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At Hillsborough County Public Schools, we don’t just focus on making students’ minds strong, we also want to make sure their bodies are strong and healthy.

Physical Education is a priority for our students. Whether it’s recess in elementary school, learning an organized sport in middle school or finding a true athletic niche in high school, we make sure our students are active as much as possible.

A young boy in a bright green rash guard and patterned swim trunks smiles excitedly with his arms outstretched while standing in shallow water at a colorful water park. Behind him, vibrant blue, red, and yellow water slides and play structures tower under a partly cloudy sky.

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That was the reason behind starting the Race 4 Education four years ago. Why not create a race for our entire community to enjoy that would benefit our students and staff? The race started out relatively small but has grown every year since. Last year, we had nearly 1,200 runners and it is a true show of support for our schools and our community.

Race 4 Education runners

The Race 4 Education is really unlike any other race in our area. Students are at the heart of every mile, cheerleaders and bands line the streets to cheer for runners, and schools create teams to come out and run and walk together.

Another amazing aspect of the Race 4 Education is that all proceeds will directly benefit students and teachers in Hillsborough County Public Schools by funding innovative and engaging initiatives that promote mental and physical wellness.

This year’s race on Saturday, April 12 starts in front of Blake High School located at 1701 N. Blvd., in Tampa.

The route starts and ends in the same spot and there are awards for overall and age group winners.

All fitness levels are encouraged to join in the fun. We have the super-speedy cross-country runners, and the walkers who enjoy the morning of fitness along the beautiful course.

race 4 education finish line

Learn more about the 5K or the 1-mile run/walk here and use the code: LOVEHCPS to get 15% off the 5K registration fee (valid Feb. 1 through Feb. 28)!

Come out and join us for a wonderful morning of exercise and community on April 12. You’ll see administrators and staff from schools across the county, school board members and of course Superintendent Van Ayres.

Every participant gets a medal, and the knowledge that they are contributing directly to public education!

Race 4 Education medals

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Originally published in the February 2025 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine.