Goodwill Hippie Dash

Get ready to groove and dash for a cause at the Goodwill Hippie Dash, taking over the charming Safety Harbor, Florida, on May 9, 2026! This vibrant event offers distances for every pace, including a 10K, 5K, and a 1-Mile Walk, Woof & Roll, perfect for you and your furry friends. Little ones can also join the fun with the Flower Child Fun Run, while ambitious runners can tackle the "Keep on Truckin' Challenge" by completing both the 10K and 5K for extra bragging rights.

The course promises a "groovy" experience along downtown Safety Harbor's "fun and funky waterfront," starting and finishing at the City Marina. Expect a road course that's welcoming to all, with walkers and strollers encouraged to start behind the runners. Beyond the run, this race is a full-blown 1960s celebration, renowned as the "grooviest excuse to party" in Tampa Bay. Participants are highly encouraged to wear their "Hippie Threads" and join costume contests for the best-dressed adult, child, and doggie. The post-race party keeps the good vibes going with free munchies, a DJ spinning 60s tunes, and a display of vintage VWs. Everyone receives a "most excellent" medal and t-shirt, with uniquely designed medals capturing the era's spirit with peace signs and flower motifs.

The Goodwill Hippie Dash is more than just a race; it's a community event that consistently earns positive reviews for being "done so well", all while benefiting Goodwill-Suncoast's programs for people with barriers to self-sufficiency. Typical race day conditions in May feature comfortable highs around 86°F and lows around 69°F, with only an 11% chance of precipitation, setting the stage for a fantastic day of peace, love, and running.