Running with the Rays

Join us this Spring for the Running with the Rays 5K and Family Fun Run! This year’s 5K will offer both an in-person and virtual format, allowing Rays fans from all over the chance to run, jog or walk the race!

The in-person event is on Sunday, April 16 at Tropicana Field. The course will begin at Tropicana Field in Lot 6 and continue through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg routing through Al Lang Stadium before finishing back on the Tropicana Field turf!

A portion of all proceeds benefits the Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization and the official charity of the Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies. The Rays Baseball Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need within our community, focusing primarily on education, youth development, wellness and social responsibility.

Race packets will be available for pickup at Tropicana Field beginning on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Day of race packet pickup will be available on Sunday, April 16 starting from 6 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.

The race will start at 7:30 a.m.

How far is a 5K?

• 5 Kilometers = 3.1 miles

Is parking provided?

• Yes, parking will be free for all racers and spectators. Runners and spectators will park in Tropicana Field Lot 7.

What kind of surface is the race on?

• Participants will be running/walking on grass, turf, asphalt and concrete surfaces, but a vast majority of the route will be on concrete/asphalt.

Will there be a Race Guide?

• Yes. There will be a police officer directing all participants as well as course marshals through the race route.

Will I be able to run/walk with a stroller?

• Yes, but all strollers/joggers are encouraged to line up towards the back/last corral so as not to impede running traffic.

Will I be able to participate if I am in a wheelchair?

• Participants and guests in wheelchairs are encouraged to join in the activities. If you are participating in a wheelchair, please feel free to contact us if you have specific questions about the event.

Can I bike/rollerblade/scooter the course?

• Bicycles, scooters, and rollerblades are not permitted.

Can I run/walk with my pet?

• Pets are not permitted to run/walk with participants. Service animals are permitted.

How is my time recorded?

• The 5K is 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 is a non-competitive race and will not be timed.

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

• There will be one water station on the course and one in a post-race refreshment area.

Can I get a refund or transfer my registration?

• There are no refunds for this race, as proceeds benefit the Rays Baseball Foundation. The Rays Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization and the official charity of the Rays, is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need within our community, focusing primarily on education, youth development, wellness and social responsibility. For more information, visit raysbaseball.com/community.

Have additional questions?

• Please email [email protected].