The celebrated Skyway 10K officially returns March 12, 2023. For a set number of hours the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed to traffic as runners run up and down the gorgeous bridge. Note: Registration for this race fills up fast. Registration for the 2023 run, now open, is available to the public October 24-31. You can enter the registration lottery for the event online.

Registration for the lottery provides the entrant with an opportunity to win one of the remaining 7,500 spots available for the 2023 Skyway 10K.  Lottery Winners will be announced on Friday, Nov 4, 2022.

Once a year 8,000 runners have the opportunity to race 6.2 miles across three beautiful counties 200 feet above Tampa Bay. Behind the race is a reason. From its inception, the Skyway 10K has raised more than $2.6 million for the Armed Forces Families Foundation, contributing 100% of its profits to the mission of funding infrastructure projects that support military families throughout the nation. To date, the AFFF overall has contributed more than $4.2 million into infrastructure projects for communities across the United States.

Spectators and volunteers are always appreciated during the event. Those hoping to participate outside of the race can learn more and sign up on the Skyway 10K’s website.

The annual run begins on I-275 at the rest area just south of the Skyway Bridge and ends at the rest area on the North side of the bridge, which equals 10 kilometers or 6.2 miles. Only the northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge are scheduled to be closed from 3:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. 

What to read next: 

• All-local craft beer festival brings dozens of breweries to St. Pete Pier
• SunRunner 101: The new transit service launches with 6 months of free rides
• Otherworldly ‘Moon Landing’ Halloween house music party comes to The Factory
• The St. Pete French Fry Guide