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.

Entertainment and Support

• Music: Back again in 2026: a variety of musical entertainment along the courses.
• Pacers: Available for the marathon and half marathon to help athletes achieve their goals.

Race Course Details

• Initial Segment: ALL four race courses are the same for the first two miles – heading north into Snell Isle.
• 5K Participants: Turn around and return towards the finish line.
• Halfathon and Marathon: Head south along the waterfront, through our bustling downtown, and onto Central Avenue.
• Course Split: At Mile 10, the Halfathon and Marathon courses split at the Pinellas Trail.

Marathon Certification

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

Ideal Vacation Spot

For our out-of-town athletes, our award-winning, white-sand beaches provide the perfect setting to relax and recover. 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

• Step 1: Sign up for the St. Petersburg Distance Classic.
• Step 2: 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.
• Step 3: Encourage 5 FRIENDS to sign up using your unique referral link - you will automatically receive a refund of $20.00.

Event Date: February 8, 2026

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

For more information, visit St. Petersburg Distance Classic.