Running with the Rays

Join us for the Running with the Rays 5K, presented by Webull, on Sunday, April 19 at Tropicana Field! The course will begin on 1st Avenue South and continue through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg, routing through Al Lang Stadium, before finishing at Tropicana Field.

A Tampa Bay Rays waiver is required to participate in the 5K. After completing registration, please fill out the waiver that applies.

Race packets will be available for pickup at Tropicana Field beginning on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Day of race packet pickup will be available on Sunday, April 19, from 6 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.

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

After you complete the race, join us for the awards ceremony at 8 AM, music and giveaways from our attending partners. More details to come!

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 Lots 1 and 2. For more information on parking, please click here.

What kind of surface is the race on?

• Participants will be running/walking on grass, 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 racing wheelchair, a wheelchair, a handcycle, or an adaptive recumbent device, please feel free to contact us if you have specific questions about the event. We encourage those participating to have flags on the back of equipment, especially those with low-riding handcycles, to be more visible to other runners on the course.

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.

How does self-seeding work?

• During the registration process, participants will be asked to provide their average 5K race time. On the day of the race, there will be signs indicating time ranges. Participants are asked to go to the time range that matches their time given during registration.

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 official charity of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Have additional questions?

• Please email Rays5K@raysbaseball.com.