Running Teams with Most Finishers Compete for Cash

Registration is open for a sweet package deal on some of Pinellas County’s popular 5Ks.

Organizers are daring runners — especially students — to take the “Cross Country Team Challenge,” a four-pack race deal that actually rewards the team with the most finishers. Runners may sign up individually, but the team with the most finishers at each race wins $250 for fundraising. Sign up before Nov. 18. Registrants age 18 and under can sign up for $55; 19 and up for $99. Register here.

The Races:

Nov. 19
Take Stock in Children's Strides for Education 5K Walk/Run: A state effort bring educational awareness and college scholarships to Florida youth; Eagle Lake Park, Largo. (Regular price: $35.)

Dec. 3
Phinley's Holiday Run Phor Phun 5K: Begins in front of Bright House Field and ends with a trip around the bases into home; Bright House Field, Clearwater. (Regular price: $20 to $25.)

March 25
Dollars for Scholars St. Pete College 5K: Proceeds go to Scholarship America, which funds scholarships and college preparedness. Scholarships will be awarded to racers; Fred Howard Park, Tarpon Springs.

July 3
The 33rd annual Kiwanis Morton Plant Mease Midnight Run (5K): The festive, luminaria-marked race starts at 11 p.m. on July 3 and spills into the early hours of Independence Day; Dunedin Causeway. (Regular price: $20 to $30.)