Tampa Police Memorial Committee are pleased to announce that the 32nd Annual Tampa Police Memorial 5K/1-Mile Run-Walk will take place Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 8:00 am. The event will be held rain or shine.
Mayor Jane Castor, Acting Chief Brett Owen, and the Tampa Police Department invite the community to gather in Lykes Gaslight Park for this annual event that honors fallen officers and celebrates the spirit of community.
Thirty-two Tampa Police Officers will run together in memory of each of the Tampa Police Department’s 32 fallen officers. Each officer will carry an armband with the name of a Tampa Police Officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in their final act of public service.
“For 32 years, this run has been about more than just crossing a finish line; it’s about making sure the 32 officers who gave everything for our city are never forgotten,” said Acting Chief Owen. “When you lace up your shoes and step out there with us, you’re helping to carry the memory of our fallen heroes and showing their families that Tampa always remembers. Whether you plan for the 5K, the 1-mile walk, or just come out to cheer, your presence matters. We look forward to running shoulder-to-shoulder with our community this Saturday.”
The 5K run will begin at 8 am, followed by a 1-mile fun run/walk at 9 am. Each participant will receive a commemorative medal.
The event will also feature several exciting activities for all participants including food, music, door prizes, give-a-ways, and refreshments; a flyover by the Tampa Police Aviation Unit; and a rappelling demonstration by members of the Tampa Police SWAT Team who will unfurl an American flag beginning from the roof of TPD Headquarters.
Important Registration Information:
• New Registrants: Anyone who has not yet registered can do so now by going to www.tampa.gov/2026TampaPoliceMemorialRun.
• Registration Deadlines: Online registration will end on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Last minute registration will be available, in person, the day of the run from 6:00 am until 9:00 am in front of the Tampa Police Museum, located at 411 N. Franklin St.
• Packet Pickup: Registered participants can pick up their shirts and bibs at the Tampa Police Museum on Friday, October 9, 2026, between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Packets will also be available for pickup the day of the run beginning at 6:30 am at Tampa Police Headquarters, 2nd floor lobby.
The Tampa Police Memorial 5K/1-Mile Run-Walk is an annual event honoring fallen Tampa Police officers and celebrating the spirit of community. Proceeds benefit the Tampa Police Museum, Memorial Scholarship Program, charitable donations, and improvements to the Tampa Police Memorial Monument.