This year's theme is "Create Your Own Path! Come out for Brighter Days 5th annual Autism 5K and 1 mile walk to celebrate the journey we are all on! Runners/Walkers will start at Brighter Days Brewery right on the Pinellas Trail. This year Brighter Days and Heart 4 Kids Therapy Centers are teaming up to raise Autism awareness and funds to help support local residents receive therapy services through the Brighter Days Heart 4 Kids Scholarship! All participants will receive an official Brighter Days 5K shirt, swag bag, medal, and 1 Brighter Days beer. 5K: Custom Beer glasses for age group winners! Local sponsor booths will be on site for the best kind of shopping, running gear, custom gifts, and more! This is a chipped, timed 5K event with overall male, female awards and age group awards as well! Lace up those sneakers and meet us at the finish line. This is one race you will not want to miss! *Strollers and furry friends are allowed, but please start towards the back of the starting line
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Brighter Days 5K/Walk For Autism 2027 — Tarpon Springs, FL
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 14.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Tarpon Springs, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
