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Sat June 28, 2025 Tampa, FL 33614 US
Bringing Hope and Help to America's Families of Fallen Soldiers! ALL PROCEEDS benefit surviving family members!
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4 Miler TAMPA

$50 8:00AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT Price increases after May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

4 Miler - Ruck Division TAMPA

$50 8:00AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT Price increases after May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Adult 1 Mile Fun Run TAMPA

$50 9:00AM EDT - 9:30AM EDT Registration ends June 28, 2025 at 8:15am EDT

1 Mile Lil Patriot's Run TAMPA

$15 9:00AM EDT - 9:30AM EDT Price increases after May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 5 - 12.

Cadet Cupcake Dash (No Virtual Option) TAMPA

$15 9:15AM EDT - 9:20AM EDT Price increases after May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 1 - 4.

Virtual 4 Miler Run TAMPA

$65 Registration ends June 22, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Virtual Adult 1 Mile Fun Run-TAMPA

$65 Registration ends June 22, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Virtual 1 Mile Lil Patriot's Run TAMPA

$30 Registration ends June 22, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 5 - 12.

Sponsor a Gold Star Member (4 Miler TAMPA)

$50 Sponsor a Gold Star Family Member to participate in this year's 4 Miler race

Sponsor a Gold Star Child at Christmas

$100 Registration Opens January 30, 2025 at 10:00am EST

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://believewithme.com/.

Place

Al Lopez Park
4810 N. Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL US 33614

Description

A meaningful and memorable 4 mile run where all proceeds go directly towards benefitting Believe With Me's families of fallen soldiers! Be a part of a beautiful,  impactful celebration of our independence and freedoms and to honor the the families that have paid for all of it with the sacrifice of their loved ones. 

Your generosity towards this cause will help us purchase Christmas gifts for more than 2,500 children of fallen soldiers! 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Each mile of Believe With Me's 4 Miler is named after a local fallen hero and all along the way there are props, signs, food snacks and music to let the racers get to know more about the soldier we are honoring for that mile! It is an incredibly memorable and moving event. The families of the fallen heroes are in attendance and at the finish line!

Post race party includes complimentary pancakes and Bolay Food, Tiny Cadet Cupcake Dash, auction and awards ceremony!  FREE PARKING.

THIS RACE RAISES MONEY FOR BelieveWithMe.com's Gold Star Christmas project that provides Christmas gifts for 2500 children of fallen soldiers. 
As part of our "Christmas in July," please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the race.

Freedom 4-Miler Race Options & Details:

4 MILE COURSE:
     Opening Ceremony begins at 8:00am with Race Start at 8:15am
     Chip timed 
     Short sleeve Sport Tek shirt for the first 500 registrants
     Custom Finisher's Medal for the first 500 registrants
     Overall Male/Female winners and Masters Male/Female win Engel Cooler (valued at $300 each)
     Age Group Awards: Custom Engel tumblers 3 deep in five year age groups from 14 and Under to 80 and up age group awards (valued at $30 each). This year we
     will also recognize First Place Overall Male and Female in our Ruck Division.   

Ruck participants are required to bring their own Rucking gear. Backpacks of all shapes, styles, and colors and weighted vests are welcome; we recommend 25 lbs for Women to carry and 35 lbs for Men, but feel free to bring whatever  weight you are comfortable carrying.

  Adult 1 Mile Non Competitive Fun Run (NO AWARDS):
     Begins at 9:00 am at Start Line
     Short sleeve Sport Tek shirt for the first 500 registrants
     Custom Finisher's Medal for the first 500 registrants

Lil Patriot's 1 Miler Non Competitive Fun Run (NO AWARDS) (12 and under): 
     Begins at 9:00 am at Start Line
     Short sleeve Sport Tek shirt for the first 500 registrants
     Custom Finisher's Medal for the first 500 registrants

Tiny Cadet Cupcake Dash (100 yards, 5 years old and under):
      Begins at 9:15 am 
      Tiny Cadets all get a cotton t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a cupcake!

Virtual Runners: 
     Short Sleeve Sport Tek shirt (shipped to you) (for 1st 500 registered participants)
     Finisher's Medal (shipped to you) (for 1st 500 registered participants)
     Race bib (shipped to you)
     Not timed, not chipped, not eligible for awards

Pre-Race Registration Fees:

Freedom 4 Miler:
     $25 JANUARY 4th ONLY, and only on adult race registrations. Coupon Code HALFWAY. This will be the ONLY coupon we give ALL YEAR.
     $50 January 5 - May 31
     $55 June 1 - June 14 
     $60 June 15 - June 25
     $75 July 26 – June 28
     $80 June 29 RACE DAY 

Reserved ONLY for: MILITARY, VETERAN, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST RESPONDER: $10 discount for Freedom 4 Miler ONLY is applied at checkout with CODE: MILVETLEOFR

Adult 1 Mile Fun Run:
      $25 JANUARY 4th ONLY, and only on adult race registrations. Coupon Code HALFWAY. This will be the ONLY coupon we give ALL YEAR
      $50 through June 29
       
   Lil Patriot 1 Miler:
      NO JANUARY 4th DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
     $15 through 5/31
      $20 June 1 through June 21 
      $25 June 22 through June 29
     

Tiny Cadet Cupcake Dash:
     NO JANUARY 4th DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
     $15 through May 31
     $20 June 1 through June 29

      Registration includes cotton t-shirt, Finisher's Medal, and a cupcake!
    

Virtual 4 Miler and Virtual Adult 1 Mile:
     NO JANUARY 4th DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
     $65 (includes shipping)
     Last Day to register for virtual: June 23rd

Virtual Lil Patriots 1 Mile:
     NO JANUARY 4th DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
     $30 (includes shipping)
     Last Day to register for virtual: June 23rd

PACKET PICK UP

Thursday, June 27 (ONLY)
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT
Fit2Run - Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center Dr Space 628
Brandon, FL  33511
 

Friday, June 28th
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Ave
Tampa, FL  33614

LIMITED RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
     4 Miler - 7:00am – 8:15 (4 Miler) and 7:00 am – 9:00 am (1 Mile and Cupcake Dash)   We strongly advise Pre-Race Packet Pick Up.

WEAR YOUR PATRIOTIC HOLIDAY GEAR! RED, WHITE and BLUE! Stars and Stripes!

Sponsor Opportunities Available.  View PDF for More Info

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