The Tampa Police Department, in collaboration with the Tampa Police Memorial Committee, has announced that the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial 5K/1-Mile Run-Walk will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and will take place at Lykes Gaslight Park regardless of weather conditions.
Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw are inviting the public to participate in this annual gathering. The event aims to honor police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to promote community unity.
Chief Lee Bercaw stated, “The 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run is more than just a race, it is a living tribute. As a community, we run to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, carrying their enduring legacy forward and reaffirming our shared commitment to the common goal of ensuring safety for every person who calls Tampa home.”
Thirty-two officers from the department will run together during the event. Each officer will wear an armband displaying the name of one of the department’s fallen officers.
The schedule includes a 5K run starting at 8:00 am followed by a 1-mile fun run or walk at 9:00 am. Additional activities planned for participants include food, music, door prizes, giveaways, and refreshments. There will also be a flyover by the Tampa Police Aviation Unit and a rappelling demonstration by members of the SWAT Team who will display an American flag from the roof of police headquarters.
Registration is open online until Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Last-minute registration can be completed in person on the day of the event between 6:00 am and 9:00 am at the Tampa Police Museum located at 411 N. Franklin St. Registered participants may collect shirts, bibs, and challenge coins either on Friday, October 10 between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm at the museum or beginning at 6:30 am on race day at police headquarters.
Proceeds from this annual event support several initiatives including the Tampa Police Museum, Memorial Scholarship Program, charitable donations, and enhancements to the police memorial monument.
