Tampa advisory flags Friday road closures for Richard's Run for Life in Ybor City
Tampa says Friday’s Richard’s Run for Life will close parts of Historic Ybor around Centennial Park starting about 3 p.m., with route street closures starting about 5 p.m.
Drivers and transit riders in Historic Ybor should plan for Friday evening delays around Centennial Park after Tampa posted a traffic advisory for Richard's Run for Life. The city says park-area closures start around 3 p.m., while street closures along the route are expected to begin around 5 p.m. and reopen around 8 p.m.
| Item | Timing | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Around Centennial Park | around 3 PM to around 10:30 PM | Park-area closures |
| Route streets | around 5 PM to around 8 PM | Palm Ave. and Nuccio Pkwy. |
| Event start | 6 PM | Centennial Park |
| 5K start | 7 PM | 5K kick-off |
What the city says is on the route
The advisory says the 5K starts and ends at Centennial Park and runs onto Palm Ave. and Nuccio Pkwy. before returning to the park. Tampa says the event supports specialized cancer care and services for adolescents and young adults and includes a 5K run, a One Block Walk and a celebration afterward.
What to know before you go
The city event listing puts Centennial Park at 1800 E. 8th Ave. in Historic Ybor and shows the event as scheduled. Tampa also lists it as free and open to the public, while noting that pre-registration is required.
For easier travel, Tampa suggests the free TECO Line Streetcar, DASH service, HART buses, scooters or bikes.
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