1000 E. Harrison Street
Tampa, FL 33602
United States
The Greater Tampa Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated invites your participation in our annual Tutus and Tennis Shoes: Elevating ALL Children 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair, to be held February 7, 2026. This health and wellness event includes a scenic 5K route in historic downtown Tampa, a Children’s Fun Run, and a Free Community Health Fair. All participants will receive a race t-shirt and Finisher’s Medal.
The Tutus and Tennis Shoes Community Health Fair is an integral part of the event and is intended to provide community information and resources supporting healthy living. The Health Fair will include providers and health educators that will educate on the importance of good health and overall wellness. Providers will be on site to perform health screenings and there will be an opportunity to impact our community by donating blood for those in need.
Last year there were over 500 registered attendees, and the event has netted over $223,000 over the last seven years. Net proceeds were split between the following charities:
- Jack and Jill of America Foundation
- Aaron’s House
- Children's Cancer Center
- ReachUp
- Mercy Ministries
- Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- Joshua's Way of Hope
- Abe Brown Ministries
- Gentlemen's Quest of Tampa
- Elevate Tampa Bay
- Mahogany Kids Fine Arts Foundation
Join us for this wholesome community event and support our efforts to raise money for charity!