Race Info

Location

The race will be held in the heart of beautiful Westchase in Northwest Hillsborough County. Start and finish lines for the 5K race will be located in the Village Plaza in West Park Village. The race will proceed westward along Linebaugh Avenue before looping back along the same scenic route. The Children’s 1K Fun Run will begin in front of the Gables Clubhouse and will proceed around the West Park Village Plaza. The events will be held rain or shine.

The Great West Chase 5 K Course

Click here for a printable version of the race course map.

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Directions

From downtown Tampa (I 275) proceed north on Veterans Expressway to the Linebaugh exit. Proceed west on Linebaugh through the entrance to Westchase at the corner of Sheldon and Linebaugh. Entrances to West Park Village will exist one block east and west of Linebaugh’s intersection with Montague Street. Click here for directions.

Map to the Race Start

Please note that Montague Street will be closed down by 6:30 a.m. on the morning of the race. Plentiful parking can be found on side roads accessed by Belgrave Road and Bentley Road, the roads directly east and west of Montague Street.

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Race Registration

Click here to register online. The printed application and a fee of $25 ($10 for the Children’s Fun Run) are due by Monday, October 17; online registration can occur as late as October 27 at 8 p.m.. Late or race day applications for the 5K have a fee of $30.

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, October 28, from 5-8 p.m. at the Westchase Swim and Tennis Center, located on Countryway Boulevard just south of Linebaugh Avenue (10405 Countryway Blvd. Tampa, FL 33626). Please note that packet pick-up takes place in a different location than the race:

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Awards

Awards will be given for first, second and third place finishes overall; for both male and female Masters; and for both male and female runners finishing first, second and third place in standard five-year age groups up to 75+. All runners in the 5K race will be entered into a raffle for great prizes, including great prizes, gift certificates and more!