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2025 Tampa Bay Heart walk
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. | Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.
Heart of a Bull Kickoff Event
Join us for the Heart of a Bull Kickoff Event, where we’ll come together as a community to celebrate, inspire, and launch this year’s Tampa Bay Heart Walk campaign.
Tuesday, September 16
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
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This year, USF has set an ambitious goal of $75,000 to support the American Heart Association’s mission to save lives through heart health education, CPR training, and groundbreaking cardiovascular research.
What to Expect
The event will feature President Rhea Law and Dr. Eric Eisenberg as guest speakers,
sharing their vision and passion for creating a healthier future.
- Hear inspiring stories about the lifesaving impact of the Heart Walk.
- Learn how you can get involved as a coach or walker.
- Register on the spot for a chance to win a Fitbit by signing up before the end of the day!
Can’t make it to the kickoff event?
You can still get involved! Learn more, sign up, and join the fight against heart
disease and stroke by visiting us at:
- USF Benefits Fair and Wellness Expo
- October 13, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Marshall Student Center, Tampa campus
- USF Bull Market
- October 15, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Marshall Student Center, Tampa campus
The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and the American Heart Association (AHA) share a long-standing partnership centered on advancing heart health through research, meaningful collaboration, and community impact.
USF’s deep involvement in the Tampa Bay Heart Walk—from student-led teams to university leadership—demonstrates its commitment to raising critical funds and shaping the event’s regional impact through active engagement and leadership participation.
This year, we’re setting an ambitious goal to raise $75,000 in support of the American Heart Association’s mission to save lives through heart health education, CPR training, and groundbreaking cardiovascular research.
We’re calling on students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to come together and show the strength of Team USF. By supporting this initiative, you will help save lives and give people more time to create cherished memories with their loved ones.
Here's how YOU can get involved:
The Heart Walk is a non-competitive, family-friendly 5K event that brings together more than 20,000 participants from across Tampa Bay. Attendees will enjoy a morning filled with music, wellness activities, team celebrations, and opportunities to honor those impacted by heart disease and stroke.
Whether you're walking in memory of a loved one, advocating for better health, or supporting life-saving science, there’s a place for you on Team USF. Let’s walk together—and make a lasting impact.
- Register Online
- Register on the as a coach (create a team) or a walker (join a team)! Even if you’re not walking, you can join a USF team and invite classmates, coworkers, friends, and family to join us (FREE to register).
- Fundraise
- Raising funds is a powerful way to support research, education, and advocacy efforts to advance heart health for all. When you , you can choose a donation goal and invite others to donate to your page.
- Volunteer
- Help make the event a success by before, during, and after the walk.
- Spread the Word
- Use your voice on social media or around campus/work to promote the event and heart-healthy living.
- Become a Lifesaver
- 9 out of 10 individuals who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest will die, largely in part due to bystander CPR being performed less than half of the time.
- All walkers who register for the Tampa Bay Heart Walk have the opportunity to become a LIFESAVER by gaining access to videos, resources, and tools to learn the life-saving skill of Hands-Only CPR.
More American Heart Association Resources: