Course
Flat out-and-back road courses along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. The half marathon starts at Platt Street and Little Bayshore at 6:00 AM; the 5K starts at Brorein and Franklin Streets and turns around at Gunby Avenue. The 2027 weekend comprises a 15K, 5K, half marathon and 8K plus multi-race challenges.
Key dates
- ✓Entries openedSun 19 Apr 2026
- !Entries closeSun 14 Feb 2027 · in 14 weeks
- ★Race daySun 21 Feb 2027
About
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic is the premier, city-signature road running weekend for Tampa, Florida, now past its 49th running. The weekend features four distances plus multi-race challenges: the PGDC 15K, PGDC 5K, the Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon, and the Publix Gasparilla 8K.
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The Great American Bacon Race
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Superhero 5k
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