2027 Marathon Pace Times: 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40,3:50, 4:00, 4:20, 4:35, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00. Waiting to fill: 3:10, 3:20, 3:30 (as of 1/16/26)

2027 Half Marathon Pace Times:  1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00

“No Questions Asked” Refund Policy

Our “No Questions Asked” Refund Policy can be purchased for $9.95 per person during registration (not after). If you choose this option, your registration fees will be refunded, minus processing fees. You must cancel by Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m. (the Thursday before the race), as we will be out of the office afterward in preparation for the race. Sorry, no exceptions.
For a “No Questions Asked” refund, simply email us: info@stpetersburgdistanceclassic.com

“No Worries” Deferral Policy

We love our community of runners and walkers. We love creating memorable race experiences for everyone. Our “No Worries” Deferral Policy is offered to all St. Petersburg Distance Classic registrants if you can not race with us for some reason. Deferrals are good for one year. Requests must be made by Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m. (the Thursday before the race), as we will be out of the office afterward in preparation for the race. Sorry, no exceptions. 

• You may defer your race entry to a future St. Petersburg Distance Classic race. Deferrals are good for one year.
• You may switch to the virtual option, and we will mail your medal, T, and bib after the race.
Bib numbers are not transferable.
For a “No Worries” deferral, simply email us: info@stpetersburgdistanceclassic.com

This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable, except for those athletes who purchase the “No Questions Asked” Refund Policy. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control, such as a natural disaster or emergency, or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the event’s details without prior notice.

Switching Distances

• If you feel that you cannot run the distance you registered for, you can “downgrade” your distance. The last day to switch your distance is Thursday, February 5th, 7:30 p.m. Simply email us by February 4, 7:30 pm. We will process your change. info@stpetersburgdistanceclassic.com.  
• If you feel that you can run further than the distance you registered for, you can “upgrade” your distance yourself by going to https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintPetersburg/StPetersburgDistanceClassic
The last day to switch is February 4th, 7:30 p.m.

Your race registration and bib are non-transferable. Here’s why:
• Every participant needs to sign our waiver during registration. Failure to sign puts you (the entrant), the “new” participant, and us, the race directors, at risk for denial of insurance claims if an accident should occur

• This is a safety liability, as the emergency contact (on the back of the bib) will be incorrect since it will be your ER contact, not the other participant’s ER contact

• Results could affect Age Group awards, as the new participant may be in a different category in age group and/or gender

If you are unable to attend our event, we can defer your entry, or you can run it virtually. Please contact us by Thursday, February 5, at info@stpetersburgdistanceclassic.com. 

Yes. There are packet pickups before the race. Click here for schedule.

To keep your race morning as smooth as possible, we have created a parking plan for the Marathoners, Half, 10K & 5K runners. Please see our parking plan here.

6:00 am EST: Marathon
6:30 am EST: Halfathon
7:00 am EST: 10K Race
7:25 am EST: 5K Race

The finish line for all races will be open for 7 hours from the 6:00 a.m. start until 1:00 p.m.

The course on public roads will open to traffic based upon that pace. For instance, marathoners should be at the midpoint by 9:30 a.m., regardless of start time. Athletes slower than that will need to move to the sidewalks and adhere to all pedestrian laws.

Sorry but no. We love babies and dogs, but for the safety of all, only runners, joggers, and walkers are allowed on the course due to our insurance restrictions and liability concerns.

• Age Group Awards – 3 deep in standard 5 year age groups
• Overall Male & Female Awards – 3 deep
• Masters (40+) Male & Female Awards – 3 deep
• Grandmasters (50+) Male & Female Awards – 3 deep

Please contact Rya Lauber for more information about booth space at Rya@StPeteDistanceClassic.com

Thank you for your inquiry! Be a part of the support system for your running community and the out-of-towners who join us. Your time, energy, and support are invaluable to all of us! Please go to the Volunteers page to sign up.

The St. Petersburg Distance Classic is a family-owned and operated business. Most of the revenue generated covers expenses, and hopefully, some profit, so we may continue to operate. Earning our living in this sport allows us to give back to our community in a variety of ways:

1) Unlike some other singular-cause events where all the proceeds go to one non-profit, we donate cash to a number of local, micro non-profits such as running clubs, youth athletic teams, etc. that support our races with their volunteers.

2) We offer direct support to athletes in financial need through our Entry Fee Assistance program. This was extremely helpful after Hurricane Milton destroyed many homes and businesses in our area.

3) We often provide comp entries as raffle items for auctions at churches, schools, fundraisers, etc., and we donate modest amounts of cash when our athletes raise funds for their pet projects.

4) Through our races, we provide exposure to other fundraising events via Facebook posts, emails, and our goody bags.

5) Our biggest area of charitable endeavor is to provide our race management services, equipment, and time, pro bono or partial pro-bono, to non-profits that stage races. In prior years, we did this for the Partners For Life Police Appreciation Run. More recently, we helped the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation increase participation by 50% for its One Step Closer to the Cure 5K / 10K / 1 Miler. We helped a fellow race director stage her Sunrise Run for three years. We have also offered our time or equipment when applicable, such as volunteering at Gasparilla and the St. Pete Road Runners 5K Beach Series.

6) The absolute most satisfying charitable endeavor was to create and stage the “Tampa Bay for Boston Memorial Run.” About three weeks after the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, we hosted 800 athletes in St. Petersburg for a candlelight vigil and memorial run, raising $15,000 for the bombing victims through The One Fund Boston. As you can see, we LOVE being a part of the Tampa Bay running community and thoroughly enjoy being in a position where we can help in many ways.

Finally, for each individual athlete who participates with us, we offer the opportunity to achieve goals they once thought impossible.