She is Football 5K Run, Walk & Stroll

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

LIVE RACE FAQ

1. How far is a 5K?

• a. 5 kilometers = 3.1 miles.

2. What kind of surface is the race on?

• a. Participants will be running/walking on both grass and concrete surfaces of varying terrain.

 3. How much is parking?

• a. Parking is free and will be available in Lot 14 at AdventHealth Training Center. A parking pass will be provided. You can enter Lot 14 through the Himes Ave. gate up until 6:30 a.m. on race day or through the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd./RV Lot. The AdventHealth Training Center entrance at One Buccaneer Place will not be accessible. The Himes entrance will close  at 7:00 a.m., but all other gates will remain open. Participants must have their vehicles parked by 7:45 a.m. After the race and guests are welcome to enjoy the She is Football Market and Flag Football Tournament.

4. Can I have my race packet shipped to me?

• a. No – all participants that are participating in the race must pick up their packet in person. Packet pick up will take place at AdventHealth Training Center on Wednesday, March 5 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 6

5. What time does the race start?

• a. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp with the first corral. After the first corral begins at 8:00a.m., all other corrals will follow approximately 3 minutes apart from each other. Corrals are assigned based on expected mile time. Your bib will be color-coded based on which race wave you are in.

6. Can I run/walk with a stroller?

• a. Yes – but all participants running/walking with a stroller are encouraged to line up towards the back/last corral so as not to impede running traffic. We are also featuring a “Stroller Stroll” that will take place in a separate corral.

7. Can I run/walk with my pet?

• a. No – pets are not permitted to run/walk with participants. Service animals are permitted.

8. Can I bike/roller blade/scooter the course?

• a. No – bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, and other forms of wheeled motorization are not permitted.

9. Will there be a bag drop-off?

• a. No – there will not be a bag drop-off. Please leave all your belongings locked safely in your vehicle. If you are picking up your packet the morning of the race, please remember that you will need a photo ID, so allow yourself time to pick up your packet and return to your vehicle if you do not wish to carry your ID during the race.

10. How long will I have to run/walk the race?

• a. All participants must complete the 5K course by 9:30 a.m.

11. How is my time recorded?

• a. The 5K will be chip timed. Participants will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it. The chip will begin timing once you cross the start line, recording your net time until you cross the finish line. The Fun Run and Stroller Stroll are a non-competitive races and will not be chip timed.

12. Can my friends or family come watch me run?

• a. Yes – friends and family are permitted to watch the race.
• b. Spectators will need a parking pass to enter Lot 14. The pass will need to be provided by the participant. Parking lots will close at 8:45 a.m. Spectators must have their vehicles parked by then.

13. Will water or food be provided before or after the race?

• a. There will be water stations on the course and at a post-race refreshment area in Victory Village. Fruit will also be provided to registered participants post-race in Victory Village.

14. Where will water stations be located?

• a. Two water stations will be located along the course – one just after the 1-mile mark and one at approximately the 2.5-mile mark. Post-race water will also be available at the finish line and in the refreshment area of Victory Village.

15. Where will restrooms be located?

• a. On-site portable restrooms will be available near the start line and in Victory Village.

16. Where will the results be posted?

• a. Results can be accessed by scanning the QR code on your race bib at the kiosks located near the finish line and via an email that will be sent to all registered participants after the race. Official results will also be posted on www.buccaneers.com later in the day.

17. What time is the awards ceremony?

• a. The awards ceremony is scheduled for approximately 8:45 a.m. on the stage in the Indoor Practice Facility.

18. What categories will receive 5K race awards?

• a. We will award the fastest Overall Male, Overall Female, Male Master (40+ years old), Female Master (40+ years old), Male Grand Master (50+ years old), Female Grand Master (50+ years old), and the 1st and 2nd place males and females in the following age groups:
• 9 & under
• 10 – 14
• 15 – 19
• 20 – 24
• 25 – 29
• 30 – 34
• 35 – 39
• 40 – 44
• 45 – 49
• 50 – 54
• 55 – 59
• 60 – 64
• 65 – 69
• 70 – 74
• 75 – 79
• 80 & over
• b. All participants will receive a custom finisher medal after they cross the finish line.

19. Who is the race benefiting?

• a. A portion of the proceeds from the inaugural She is Football 5K Run, Walk &Stroll will benefit programming that supports girls in sports.

20. What happens if the race is canceled?

• a. If the race needs to be cancelled due to weather, unforeseen circumstances, or safety concerns, there will be no refunds. However, your registration fee will still go towards benefiting girls and women in sports.

21. What is included in race participation?

• a. All registrations are eligible for a free ticket to a 2025 Buccaneers home preseason game! After the 2025 schedule has been set, you will receive an email with a unique code to claim the same number of preseason tickets as registrants for the She is Football 5k Run, Walk & Stroll.

All participants who sign up for the live race will be required to pick up their packet at one of the below dates.  Packets will not be mailed to those who select the live race option.

Our goal is to ensure the smoothest packet pick-up possible.  To do that, we recommend making sure you have completed and have ready all of the below items so that you do not have any issues at the time you go to pick up your packet(s):
 

Items Needed to Pick-Up Packet(s)

• Photo ID (if picking up for yourself)

• Packet Pick-up Authorization Form(s) (anyone not picking up their own packet will need to give this to the person picking up for them) CLICK HERE 

• Signed Waiver for every person (must be done online, each participant will receive instructions in their confirmation email) or you can CLICK HERE

   

  We will not be able to release race packets without all of the above items so please make sure both yourself and anyone you plan to pick up packets for have prepared.  

   

 
Early Packet Pick-Up Dates:

 
Dates:  Wednesday, March 5 from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM & Thursday, March 6th from 12:00 PM-8:00 PM

Location:  AdventHealth Training Center at One Buccaneer Place (Tampa, FL)

Parking: Lot 14 off of Himes Ave.

Day of Race Packet Pick-Up:
 

Time:        6:00AM-7:30AM
Location:  AdventHealth Training Center- Near the Entrance to the Race
 

In order to make your race day experience as smooth as possible, it is highly recommended that you pick up your race packet before the day of the race as lines could be long.
 
On race day, participants will need to pick up their own packet by showing a photo ID.   Bag check will NOT be provided.