Lightning Warriors St Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk
Updated
Sunday, March 21, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Tampa (6901 S MacDill Ave). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after February 28.
Course and race notes
5th Annual Lightning Warriors St Patrick's Day 5K in Tampa, FL (Gadsden Park) benefitting the Lightning Warriors Hockey Program Inc. (LWHP).
The Lightning Warriors are a 501(c)(3) dedicated to serving disabled veterans. We help educate and provide support through the great game of ice hockey.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, March 21
2027 · in 134 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Feb 28 (in 113 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Mar 21 (in 134 days)
Opened Mar 19, 2026
Race day in Tampa
Weather
78° / 60°F
Typical high and low for March 21, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Tampa Intl Airport, FL (7.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:34 AM – 7:41 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Lot 120.6 mi
- Lot 40.6 mi
12 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Burger King quick bite0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Mar 20
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)4 within 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Sleep Inn & Suites
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: MacDill Inn
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel · La Quinta Inn & Suites
Hotel 3 of 5: La Quinta Inn
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: TownePlace Suites Tampa South
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel · Sleep Inn & Suites
Hotel 5 of 5: Sleep Inn and Suites Tampa
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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