4th Annual Run With Meb!

Sat, May 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Location: Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614
Type: Run

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Race feel

Run with Olympic medalist Meb Keflezighi and support youth health, education, and fitness through The MEB Foundation.

Fun
Competitive
For a Cause

Join the 4th Annual Run With Meb in Tampa, FL, an inspiring event benefiting The MEB Foundation. This race offers 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run, welcoming runners of various paces. Participate to support youth health, education, and fitness initiatives, including providing shoes to those in need. Enjoy a flat course at Al Lopez Park and the unique opportunity to run alongside Olympic medalist Meb Keflezighi. It's a chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a community run.

What to expect

Run alongside Olympic medalist Meb Keflezighi.
Receive a custom finisher medal and a gender-specific shirt (if registered by deadline).

From the organizer

4th Annual Run With Meb! Benefiting the MEB Foundation 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run Sat. May 2, 2026 8 am 10K Start 8:05 am 5K Start 8:15 am 1 Mile Start Al Lopez Park 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL

In-person 10K & 5K participants receive a gender specific shirt (if registered by 4/20/26), a chip timed bib, a custom finisher medal and the opportunity to run with Meb!

Pre-Race Pick Up: Thurs., April 30, 2026 4 - 6 PM The Running Center 14427 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33618

Race Day Pick Up Begins at 7 AM

Awards presented in the 10K & 5K as follows:

Overall Male & Female (10K & 5K) Overall Youth 9 and Under Male & Female (5K)

1st Place Male & Female in 5-year age groups from 10 to 80+ (10K & 5K)

Shirts and/or bibs not picked up prior to the race start, or finisher medals not picked up at the finish line will not be mailed or made available for pick up after the race. Transfers to the virtual event cannot be completed after April 28th.

There is no charge for parking at Al Lopez Park!

The mission of The MEB Foundation is to promote youth health, education, and fitness in the US and abroad. Our mission is fulfilled by being a leader and collaborator in these areas, and support programs and events that:

Empower youth and their families to Maintain Excellent Balance Provide the tools and resources to lead healthy lifestyles Engage youth in academics, in and out of school hours Provide opportunities for youth to play and learn positive life skills through involvement in sports Engage entire communities in promoting youth health, education, and fitness

Since 2010, the MEB Foundation has been a leader in providing resources to those in need, focusing our efforts to support youth health, education, & fitness initiatives including providing 70,000+ pairs of shoes to individuals & communities in need.