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Gasparilla Distance Classic
Gasparilla Distance Classic is a marathon, half marathon and 15K event held in Tampa, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, February 21, 2027. About 25,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 21, 2027
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Field size
- ~25,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 15K
- Field size
- About 25,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- gasparillamarathon.com
About the Gasparilla Distance Classic
A two-day February running festival on Tampa's flat, fast Bayshore Boulevard offering four distances plus multi-race challenges. It is one of the biggest and oldest distance-running weekends in Florida.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; one of the largest multi-distance running festivals in the Southeast; 49th running in 2026
- Notes
- Popular Florida race
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Gasparilla Distance Classic: common questions
- When is the Gasparilla Distance Classic?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, February 21, 2027.
- Where is the Gasparilla Distance Classic held?
- In Tampa, Florida.
- What distances does the Gasparilla Distance Classic offer?
- Marathon, Half and 15K.
- How many people run the Gasparilla Distance Classic?
- About 25,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Gasparilla Distance Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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