HC Hawk Run 5K--GLOW RUN
Date and time
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Location
Hillsborough College Brandon Campus, Tampa, FL
Date and time
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Location
Hillsborough College Brandon Campus, Tampa, FL
Date and time
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Location
Hillsborough College Brandon Campus, Tampa, FL
Live In-Person & Virtual Options for November 2026!!
WALK or RUN. Get Your Glow On.
The HC Hawk Run 5K & 1 Mile has two options for participating in-person or virtually for 2026!
Create a Team of friends, family, students, and/or colleagues! Teams will be recognized for: (1) most participants, (2) most spirited team, and (3) team that "glows" the most!!
Help your campus win the Hawk Run Traveling for most participants--Sign up today!!
RACE PROCEEDS
All race proceeds will go to the Hillsborough Community College Foundation for student scholarships!
GENERAL EVENT DETAILS
Race Week:
In-Person Race: Saturday, November 7, 2026
$25.00 Registration
MyLaps Bib Tag Sports Timing System (RFID Technology)
5K Run/Walk: Registration 5:30-6:30 PM; Start Time: 7:00 PM (strollers allowed/no pets)
1 Mile Run/ Walk: Registration 5:30-6:30 PM; Start Time: 7:45 PM (strollers allowed/no pets)
Race Day Registration: $30.00
Virtual Race: Saturday, November 7 - Saturday, November 14
$25.00 Registration through 11/6; $30.00 Registration 11/7-11/14
Print out your Virtual Race Bib, run/walk & then send in your results.
See below for details on how to participate.
Post your pic on our race website Photos Tab, social media & enter special social media contests! #HCHawkRun
RACE INCLUDES
Your entry fee includes:
Glow accessory
Race bag with swag
Race t-shirt
Participant medal
Post-Race food
First 300 registrants guaranteed a t-shirt and medal
Awards
For 5K In-Person Run: Standard 5 year groups, 14 and under, and 65 and over.
Certificates for top three finishers in each age group.
Top three male and female finishers in the following groups (one prize per person):
Non-students: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places
Masters: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places
Student participants: 1st Place-$250, 2nd Place-$100 and 3rd Place-$75 Cash Prizes
Social Media Contests
Upload your photos to our race website Photos Tab to win prizes (Winner receives 2 AMC Movie Passes); more details will be sent to registrants!
Family Fun Prize for most family members participating together! Submit a picture of your family before, during or after the event!
Get Your Glow On Prize for participant that "glows" the most during the race. Submit a picture of yourself participating in the event!
Most Colorful Prize for participant that has the most colorful race outfit. Submit a picture of yourself participating in the event!
Cutest Pet Prize! Submit a picture of you and your pet (in costume or not) participating together!
Get Spooky Prize for participant who wears the "spookiest" costume while participating in the event. Submit a picture of yourself participating in the event!
HC Student Spirit Award specifically for HC students who show the most HC spirit during the race! Submit a picture of yourself in HC apparel while participating in the event!
Virtual Run--Here is how it works:
Step 1: Register to run/walk the virtual 5K or 1 mile, and invite your friends to join!
Step 2: Pick up your t-shirt & other race swag at the HC Brandon Campus on designated dates--see details below.
If unable to pick up your race bag, we will ship it to you in the US for a fixed $12.00 fee.
Must register by Friday 10/30 to take advantage of mail option.
You can also select to participate without receiving race swag which donates more back to the HC Hawk Run Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Step 3: Run/walk the distance on your own anytime between 11/7 - 11/14, either on the official HC Hawk Run course or on a course of your choosing, and then email your race results to be added to the HC Hawk Run results leader board.
Recognition will be given for the top three virtual male and female finishers.
Post a picture of your run to Instagram using #HCHawkRun5K .
Upload pictures to race website Photos Tab enter our fun social media contests (see registration website for more info)!
PACKET PICK UP OPTIONS: In person before event, race-day before the event, through mail for extra charge, or opt out to benefit our HCC Hawk Run Endowed Scholarship fund. See details below.
2026 SPONSORS:
Platinum: Suncoast Credit Union
Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up:
Location: Outside the HC Brandon BADM 101, 1st floor, next to Admin. building
Dates/Time: Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Mail Option: If you would like your race bag mailed to you for a flat rate of $12.00, you must register by Friday 10/30.
Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up:
Saturday 11/7/2026
Same Day Registration: $30.00
Location: HC Brandon Campus Student Services (East Side) in Parking Lot
5K Registration & Packet Pick-Up: 5:30-6:30 pm 5K Start Time: 7:00pm (approximately-depending on sunset)
1-Mile Registration & Packet Pick-Up: 5:30-6:30 pm 1-Mile Start Time: 7:45pm (approximately)
HC Student Health & Wellness Fair Poster Contest
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Scientific Research Health and Wellness Poster Contest for students.
General Health and Wellness Poster Contest for students.
MORE INFORMATION
Prizes for each Contest:
1st Place: $100 cash
2nd Place: $50 cash
3rd Place: 2 Movie Passes
Honorable Mention
Poster Contest: More Info & Register (coming soon)
Parking Information for packet pick-up
There is FREE Parking on the south side of campus entering from the Columbus Drive entrance.
Questions?
For event-related questions, please contact the Organizers.
5K
1 mile