Clearwater Marathon & Running Festival
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All Day Running Co. Clearwater Marathon & Running Festival
The festival stages multiple road races that start and finish at Sand Key Park in Clearwater, Florida, with courses that pass Clearwater Beach, the Intracoastal, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Clearwater Memorial Bridge. Distances offered include:
- Marathon (USATF certified, Boston Qualifier FL21013JK)
- Half Marathon
- 50k Ultra (includes a 2.5 mile out and back on the Pinellas Trail)
- 5k
Course features include a course split near 12.8 miles for lap runners, numerous aid stations, and restroom access along each route. Aid stations are supplied approximately every 1.5 to 2.5 miles and include water, Gatorade, and port-o-johns; GU packets are available at the Indian Rocks Rd aid station. Aid station counts: 15 for the Marathon, 17 for the Ultra, 7 for the Half, and 1 for the 5k.
Logistics and services: limited paid parking is available at Sand Key Park on a first-come, first-served basis; a free shuttle service operates between Pier 60 and the Sheraton Sand Key; gear check is provided in the registration area using clear plastic bags; race photos and finisher videos are provided after the event.
Post-race amenities on the beach behind the Sheraton Sand Key include a recovery zone with vendors offering saunas, cold plunges, IV recovery, stretching, and massages. All finishers receive commemorative medals; a special combo medal is provided for participants who complete the Saturday 5k and a Sunday distance. Time limits are set for each event and participants who fall below required paces may be directed to a shorter distance. The event partners with AMPLIFY Clearwater as its official charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
