The Cupcake Crawl starts at 8:00 AM at Al Lopez Park in Tampa, giving you time to settle in the night before without an extreme early wake-up. The event offers two distances: a 1-mile option and a 5K, so you can choose based on your schedule and fitness level. Entry fees range from $25 to $45. If your travel plans are uncertain, the race also offers virtual participation, allowing you to complete your distance on your own time. This August race is designed for runners seeking a casual, fun experience alongside fellow athletes.
From the Race Organizer
We all Love Birthdays and Cupcakes, but what if you did not have a chance to Celebrate your Birthday or even worse, no one recognized you with even a Happy Birthday greeting on your special day? That is the reality for many of the foster children and children in need that we serve. Celebrate Birthdays is a 501c3 Charity Non-Profit organization whose mission is to ensure that every foster child and all children, regardless of personal or financial circumstances, has the opportunity to Celebrate their Birthday and receive a present! We need your support to help continue celebrating the increased number of children every month! Our 4th Annual Cupcake Crawl is an exciting 5K chip timed run and a shorter Cup1K Dash, which will be held at Al Lopez Park in Tampa FL! Cupcake Crawl registered participants will receive a shirt (Shirt guaranteed if pre-registered before August 1, 2026, After that, shirts will be available while supplies last. Note: some sizes will not be available close to and on race day. So don't wait to register!) and all participants will receive a custom bib! All finishers for the 5k will receive a Medal and all participants for the 5k and Cup1K will receive a Cupcake Voucher from Sugar Darlings Cupcakes! Awards: There will be special recognition for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Overall Male and Female in the 5k. The 5K will be chip timed. Age groups awards for the 5k only will be 5 year age groups (9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) The 1K Dash will be more of a Fun Run for kids! We want to create a fun family event to help Celebrate Birthdays create awareness of their passion to make sure foster children and any child in need has a chance to celebrate their birthday! EARLY EARLY PACKET PICKUP - Thursday, August 27 4:30-6:30 PM - Fit2Run - International Plaza 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Spc B230, Tampa, FL 33607 DAY OF EVENT - Saturday, August 29 Al Lopez Park - 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 7:00 am - 7:45am - Shirt and Bib Pickup Only (No Race Day registration) 8:00 am - 5k Run Walk Starts 9:00 am - Cup1K Run/Walk Starts 9:00 am - 12 noon - Celebration Station - Vendors, Face Painting/Balloon Artist, Special Awards and Recognitions
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Tampa, 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
Cupcake Crawl 2026 — Tampa, FL takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Tampa, Florida.
Where is Cupcake Crawl 2026 — Tampa, FL held?
Cupcake Crawl 2026 — Tampa, FL is held at Al Lopez Park in Tampa, Florida.
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