Events
Sparky Sprint
5K Students ONLY
Place
Saint Petersburg, FL US 33703
Description
The Shore to Shorecrest 5K is an annual community event that symbolizes the journey from the past to the present. The original Shorecrest Outdoor School was founded in 1923 and is approximately 3.1 miles from our current campus, established in 1967. The event aims to bring the community together to celebrate the Chargers spirit in the Tampa Bay Area.
This a point-to-point race:
- Start will be at: Flora Wylie Park, 1400 N Shore Dr NE Saint Petersburg, FL US 33704
- Finish line will be at: Shorecrest Campus, 5101 1st St NE, St Petersburg, FL 33703
**Should you register after October 1, 2025, we cannot guarantee you will receive your preferred t-shirt size. Event organizers will do the best we can to accommodate last minute requests**
Packet Pickup:
Shorecrest Athletic Center: Jacobsen Lobby
Please plan to pick up your packet during one of the following two options:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
3:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
3:30-6:30pm
Participants under 18 years of age must have an adult present to pick up their packets.
Event Day Information:
*There will be no shuttle service provided during this year's event*
- Parking at the Start Line: Participants are encouraged to head to the start line in advance of the event start time. Due to limited parking, we highly encourage ride-sharing and carpooling to ensure a convenient experience for everyone. There will be limited parking spots available on a first come, first served basis at North Shore Park Parking Lot, as well as the North Shore Aquatic Complex along North Shore Drive NE.
- NEW THIS YEAR: A coffee vendor will be on site with tasty beverages available for purchase while you wait for the warm ups lead by The Athleticus to start.
- Parking at Shorecrest: Complimentary on campus parking will be limited to the First Street and Junior Parking lots. Weather permitting, Event Parking will also be available for use. Due to limited parking, we highly encourage ride-sharing and carpooling to ensure a convenient experience for everyone. Parking instructions will be shared with participants in advance of the event - please note there will not be a shuttle service to the start line during this year's event.
- Event Start Time: The event will begin promptly at 8am. Participants are strongly encouraged to arrive at the starting line by 7:30am.
- Strollers / Wheelchairs: Strollers and wheelchair participants are welcome and encouraged.
- Pets & Bicycles: Pets, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, wagons, and similar wheeled items are not permitted on the course or campus for the safety of all participants.
Post-Event Celebration:
Join us for refreshments, the Sparky Sprint, and the Health and Wellness Village sponsored by Griffin Concierge Medical after the race. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your achievement and connect with fellow runners!
- Health & Wellness Village: Located on the Gaffney Green outside of Charger Commons, the Health & Wellness Village sponsored by Griffin Concierge Medical will be open from 8:30-11am. Families are welcome to enjoy coffee and breakfast sponsored by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, as well as entertainment from various vendors. Don’t miss the photo booth sponsored by SPOCS Orthodontics. All participants and spectators are welcome!
- Sparky Sprint: (Children 8 Years and Younger) Please arrive on campus by 8:30am for Sparky Sprint participants. Children should meet at the Sparky Sprint start line at 9:15am, where we will group them by grade level (e.g., Alpha, JK, First Grade, etc.). Look for the start flag and Sparky Sprint signage at the beginning of the Lower School Carline.
Event Contact Info
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Interested in Volunteering?
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