We’ve added more pace times since our 2025 race:
2026 Marathon Pace Times: 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40,3:50, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35, 5:00, 5:30 

2026 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 Saturday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m. 
All requests must be emailed to [email protected]

No Worries Guarantee

We love our community of runners and walkers. We love creating memorable race experiences for everyone. Our “No Worries Guarantee” is offered to all St. Petersburg Distance Classic registrants if you can not race with us for some reason. Requests must be made by Thursday, February 5. (Thursday before the race.) No exceptions.

• You may defer your race entry to a future St. Petersburg Distance Classic race.
• You may switch to the virtual option, and we will mail your medal, T, and bib after the race.
Bib numbers are not transferrable. All requests must be emailed to [email protected]

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.

Parking in downtown St. Pete can be a challenge. We are working on parking solutions to make your race morning as easy as possible.

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.

• 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

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.

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.