University Academy invites you to participate in the inaugural Run UA on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Run UA will help benefit University Academy. The 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Children’s Fun Run courses will go through the beautiful coastal community of SweetBay in Panama City, Florida. All participants can enjoy a custom event t-shirt, finisher medal and a rockin’ post-race celebration.
Run UA benefits the students, staff, and programs of University Academy, helping to enhance educational opportunities and strengthen the school’s mission of developing tomorrow’s leaders. University Academy is a high-performing public charter school in Bay County dedicated to preparing students for success in college, careers, and citizenship. Serving grades K–8, the school provides a rigorous academic program with a strong emphasis on character development, innovation, and community partnership. University Academy fosters a supportive learning environment where students are challenged to aim high, think critically, and achieve their fullest potential. Strong Strides! Bright Futures!
REGISTRATION FEE
10K $55 $45 Price Increase after January 15, 2026
5K $40 $30 Price Increase after January 15, 2026
1 Mile Children’s Fun Run (ages up to 10) $20 $15 Price Increase after January 15, 2026
University Academy is a 501c3 organization.
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Males & Females and top three winners in the following age groups:
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24,25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 5, 2026
3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Packet Pick up for University Academy families and SweetBay residents.
University Academy Gymnasium.
Friday, March 6, 2026
3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Packet Pickup at University Academy Gymnasium
1980 Discovery Loop Panama City, FL 32408
Saturday, March 7, 2026
*6:30 a.m. Packet Pickup at Event Pavilion of SweetBay Community
7:30 a.m. 10K START
7:40 a.m. 5K START
8:30 a.m. (approximately) Children’s 1 Mile Fun Run
9:15 a.m. (approximately) Awards
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
The race will start in front of University Academy, 1980 Discovery Loop Panama City, FL 32408. Plenty of parking will be available at University Academy, the Residences of SweetBay and the SweetBay community.
*Discovery Loop will be closed at 6:30 a.m. for access to University Academy parking lots. It is highly likey there will be other road closure. More to come on this.
MORE DETAILS
Course map for 10K, 5K and Fun Run will be posted soon.
