FLORIDA ROAD RACES, LLC
TAMPA, FLORIDA

Founded in 1979 by Chris and Rya Lauber, Florida Road Races, LLC, is a family-owned race management company headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. The organization has its origins in promoting Jet Ski racing within the Tampa Bay area, with pioneering initiatives that saw over 120 successful Jet Ski events before expanding into road races in 2009. Over time, it shifted focus to become one of Florida's most inclusive running event organizers, offering a series of five runner-friendly races designed to cater to a wide range of participants from novice runners to experienced athletes. Under the leadership of Managing Directors Stacy Kramer and John Mortimer, in addition to its founders, Florida Road Races is renowned for delivering high-quality road racing experiences that prioritize athlete satisfaction. Their offerings include half-marathons and 5K races acclaimed for their affordability and exceptional organization. The events are crafted with the intention of helping participants achieve significant athletic milestones, such as running a personal best or completing a marathon. Central to its community-oriented mission, Florida Road Races supports numerous non-profit initiatives through its Virtual Runs program. This initiative enables virtual halfathon participants from October through March to contribute to community causes and earn Challenge medals for reaching their goals, with options available during event finalizations like the Shamrock Halfathon & 5K Race. The company was incorporated on January 05, 2018, in Hillsborough County and is recognized under the state corporation number L18000004458. Additional details about the organization can be accessed via its website at floridaroadraces.com.