Race Report - Hippie Dash 2026!

Hippie Dash 5K Race Report
Race Report

Hippie Dash 5K

Safety Harbor, FL·5/10/2026

"The Grooviest Race in Tampa Bay is held along Safety Harbor's fun and funky waterfront!"

Why I Signed Up

This is my 3rd or 4th year doing this race - its one of the last races before Florida's summer gets too intense.

Race Morning

Wake-up
[5:00 AM]
Pre-race meal
Stroopwaffle
Weather
Mid 70s, cloudy, humid
Vibe
Excited

The Race, Mile by Mile

1
Mile 1

Great start, albeit a little crowded

Split: 9:00.8
2
Mile 2

Saw my sister at the turn around spot - since I was ahead I decided to not take any walk breaks

Split: 9:21.8
3
Mile 3 — Well..mile 2.89

The course ended up being a bit short - confirmed with others. Twas a fun run thought!

Split: 8:19.3

The Finish Line

Official Time
26:39.71
Goal Time
Sub 28
PR?
No

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