Gasparilla Distance Classic
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2027 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic is a multi day running event held in Tampa, Florida at 333 South Franklin Street on February 19 to 21, 2027. The event program includes a variety of races and walks across two days and a dog walk on the opening day.
Events and distances include:
- Pepperjack's Hot Diggity Dog Walk, one human and one dog
- 15K race
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 5K Stroller Adult
- 5K Stroller Child
- Half Marathon
- 8K
- 8K Walk
- Michelob ULTRA challenge options combining Saturday and Sunday races
Standard registration items listed for many entries include a gender specific race shirt, timed bib number, reusable shopping bag, virtual finisher’s certificate, finisher’s towel, and finisher’s medal. Selected Michelob ULTRA challenge entries also list a unisex pullover hoodie.
The event supports fundraising through multiple partner organizations. Heritage charities named for charity bib fundraising include Friends of Tampa Recreation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. Charity bib participants can earn entries by raising $1,000; funds raised are sent directly to the chosen charity. The event pages list several fundraising organizations and show a combined raised amount of $11,685.48.
Registration fees vary by event and by registration period. Example fees shown include Pepperjack's Hot Diggity Dog Walk $35.99, 15K $79.98, 5K $68.98, 8K $74.48, and Half Marathon $145.98. Several Michelob ULTRA challenge entries are noted as sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
