St. Petersburg Distance Classic

🏃‍♂️ Race 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 & Support

Back again in 2026: a variety of musical entertainment along the courses. Also, pacers for the marathon and halfathon to help athletes achieve their goals.

📏 Race Courses

• Initial Course: ALL four race courses are the same for the first two miles – heading north into Snell Isle.
• Course Split: While 5K participants turn around and return towards the finish line, all other participants head north and around Coffee Pot Bayou before returning to North Shore Park.
• Scenic Route: The Halfathon and Marathon head south along the waterfront, through our bustling downtown, and onto Central Avenue, which features a dynamic mixture of the best local shops and cafes.
• Artistic Experience: Watch for an abundance of huge murals on Central Avenue’s building walls as St. Petersburg is a genuinely well­ known haven for artists of all types.

💡 Course Details

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

🏆 Course 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) and is therefore a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

🏖️ Visitor Experience

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.

👫 Refer Friends & Earn Rewards

• 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. Awesome!

For more details, visit the official race page: St. Petersburg Distance Classic.