ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The fourth annual Skyway 10K, which benefits the Armed Forces Families Foundation, will not have a physical race this year because of COVID-19.

Instead, event organizers said Tuesday, the race will be held virtually.

Those interested in participating can register at Skyway10K.com beginning Wednesday at 10 a.m. The Skyway 10K is unique in that every dollar from registration is donated to the Armed Forces Families Foundation.

The first 2,000 registrants for the 2021 virtual race will be able to bypass next year’s lottery system and have the opportunity to register for next year's race.

Registration for this year's event costs $55, and the 10k can be completed virtually anytime from March 6 through March 31. It is open to the first 2,500 people to register. Participants will receive the ability to print off a race bib, run a 10K race on a treadmill or anywhere they’re legally allowed to run, print off a completion certificate, and receive a medal and a shirt. 

“First and foremost, we want to thank everyone who has supported our men and women in uniform by being a part of the Skyway 10K in years past,” said Nick Peters, executive director of the Armed Forces Families Foundation.

“We’re pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual Skyway 10K generated $642,880 in donations to the Armed Forces Families Foundation through registration dollars, and that money goes to help military families across the southeast U.S.”