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

• Musical entertainment: Back again in 2027, enjoy a variety of musical entertainment along the courses.
• Pacers: We will have pacers for the marathon and half marathon to help athletes achieve their goals.

Race Course Details

• Course layout: ALL four race courses are the same for the first two miles – heading north into Snell Isle.
• 5K turnout: 5K participants turn around at mile 2 and return towards the finish line.
• Half and Marathon route: The Half Marathon and Marathon head south along the waterfront, through our bustling downtown, and onto Central Avenue.
• Mile 10 split: At Mile 10, the Half Marathon and Marathon courses split at the Pinellas Trail.

Historical Significance

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.

Post-Race Experience

• Relaxation: For our out-of-town athletes, our award-winning, white-sand beaches provide the perfect setting to relax and recover.
• Ideal temperatures: 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.
• Referral link: 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.
• Encourage friends: Encourage 5 FRIENDS to sign up using your unique referral link.
• Referral reward: You will automatically receive a refund of $20.00. Awesome!

For more information, visit the race details at St. Petersburg Distance Classic.