St. Petersburg Distance Classic

Event Overview

Join us for our St. Petersburg Distance Classic on Florida’s west coast overlooking Tampa Bay. With a USATF certified Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, plus Virtual options, we offer something for everyone.

Race Features

• Musical Entertainment: Back again in 2027: a variety of musical entertainment along the courses.
• Pacers: Pacers for the marathon and half marathon to help athletes achieve their goals.

Course Description

• Coursing Together: ALL four race courses are the same for the first two miles – heading north into Snell Isle.
• 5K Turnaround: 5K participants turn around at mile 2 and return towards the finish line.
• Bayou Route: All other participants head north and around Coffee Pot Bayou before returning to North Shore Park.
• Exploring Downtown: The Half Marathon and Marathon head south along the waterfront, through our bustling downtown, and onto Central Avenue.

Course Splits

• Mile 10 Split: At Mile 10, the Half Marathon and Marathon courses split at the Pinellas Trail.
• Half Marathon Return: The half marathon participants head east back towards the waterfront.
• Marathon Route: The marathon runners head west to achieve their marathon mileage before returning to the waterfront finish line.

Marathon History

The St. Petersburg Marathon was the first ever 26.2-mile race staged entirely in St. Petersburg in 2019. The marathon course has been accurately measured per USATF certification standards and certified (FL19019TY) and is therefore a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

Location Benefits

• Beach Relaxation: For our out-of-town athletes, our award-winning, white-sand beaches provide the perfect setting to relax and recover.
• Ideal Weather: Ideal overall temperatures (56° – 71 °) make this a perfect spot for a mid-winter vacation wrapped around a long-distance run or walk.

Virtual Options

Finally, we offer four virtual options for athletes unable to join us on-site: marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Visit our Virtual Runs page for more information.

Referral Program

• Sign Up: Sign up for the St. Petersburg Distance Classic.
• Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email which will include a unique referral link to share with your friends and family or post on social media.
• Referral Rewards: Encourage 5 FRIENDS to sign up using your unique referral link - you will automatically receive a refund of $20.00.

Event Details

Date: 2027-02-07

Location: 901 North Shore Dr. NE, Saint Petersburg, FL

For more information, visit our race page here.