Why We Run · Relay for Life
About the Cause
Relay Across the Bay exists for one reason: to fund the fight against cancer. Every mile run, every dollar raised goes directly to Relay for Life of Greater Tampa Bay.
Our Beneficiary
The Mission Behind the Miles
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event — a community-powered movement that has raised billions of dollars for cancer research, patient support, and prevention programs. Relay for Life of Greater Tampa Bay brings that mission home, funding programs that directly serve patients and families across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
"No one should face cancer alone."
— American Cancer Society
Relay for Life of Greater Tampa Bay — serving Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
relayforlife.orgBy the Numbers
The Impact of Your Miles
When you run Relay Across the Bay, you're not just crossing a finish line — you're funding breakthroughs that change lives.
raised by Relay for Life events nationwide
cancer survivors in the U.S. today
of race proceeds go to Relay for Life Greater Tampa Bay
years of Relay for Life events across the country
Your Dollars at Work
Where the Money Goes
Cancer Research
Funding groundbreaking research at institutions across the country — from early detection to new treatments and, ultimately, cures.
Patient Support
Programs like the Hope Lodge provide free lodging for patients traveling for treatment. Road to Recovery connects patients with volunteer drivers.
Prevention & Education
Community education programs that help people reduce cancer risk, detect it early, and navigate a diagnosis with confidence.
Advocacy
Lobbying for policies that protect patients, fund research, and ensure access to quality cancer care for everyone — regardless of income.
Local Impact
Relay for Life of Greater Tampa Bay
The Greater Tampa Bay chapter of Relay for Life serves Hillsborough and Pinellas counties — the very communities that line the Courtney Campbell Trail. When you run from Clearwater to Tampa, you're running through the neighborhoods, families, and lives that this organization supports every day.
Learn more at relayforlife.org
The Heart of the Race
Running for Someone
Behind every runner is a reason to run. A parent. A friend. A neighbor. A colleague. Cancer touches every community — and every mile of the Courtney Campbell Trail is a step toward a world where it touches fewer.
Race Day Recognition
Survivor & caregiver recognition will be a central part of race day. Details coming Spring 2027.
Every dollar funds the science that saves lives.
Run for the Cause
Join us in Spring 2028 and help fund the fight against cancer across Tampa Bay.