St. Petersburg Distance Classic

🏃‍♂️ St. Petersburg Distance Classic 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.

🎶 Musical Entertainment & Pacers

Back again in 2026:

• Entertainment: A variety of musical entertainment along the courses.
• Pacers: There will be pacers for the marathon and half marathon to help athletes achieve their goals.

📏 Race Course Details

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.
• Other Participants: Head north and around Coffee Pot Bayou before returning to North Shore Park.

🏙️ Halfathon & Marathon 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.

• Murals: Watch for an abundance of huge murals on Central Avenue’s building walls.
• Artistic Haven: St. Petersburg is a genuinely well-known haven for artists of all types.

⛰️ Course Split at Mile 10

At Mile 10, the Halfathon and Marathon courses split at the Pinellas Trail.

• Half Marathon: Participants head east back towards the waterfront.
• Marathon: Runners head west to achieve their marathon mileage before returning to the waterfront finish line.

🏅 Boston Qualifier Details

The St. Petersburg Marathon was the first ever 26.2-mile race staged entirely in St. Petersburg.

• Measurement: The marathon course has been accurately measured per USATF certification standards.
• Certification: Certified (FL19019TY) and is therefore a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

🏖️ Ideal Recovery Setting

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

• Temperatures: Ideal overall temperatures (56° – 71 °) make this a perfect spot for a mid-winter vacation.
• Activities: Enjoy a long-distance run or walk.

💻 Virtual Race Options

Finally, we offer four virtual options for athletes unable to join us on-site:

• Options Available: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.
• More Info: Visit our Virtual Runs page for more information.

🎉 Refer Your Friends, Earn Rewards!

1) Sign up for the St. Petersburg Distance Classic.

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.

3) Encourage 5 FRIENDS to sign up using your unique referral link - you will automatically receive a refund of $20.00. Awesome!

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