Gasparilla Distance Classic
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2027 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic is a multi-day road race festival held in Tampa, Florida, at 333 South Franklin Street from February 19 to February 21, 2027. The event includes a mix of timed races, walks, and specialty categories, and supports multiple fundraising organizations. Fundraising across listed organizations shows $7,692.10 raised.
Most standard registrations include a gender-specific race shirt, a timed bib number, a reusable shopping bag, a virtual finisher’s certificate, a finisher’s towel, and a finisher’s medal. Some multi-race challenge entries also include a unisex pullover hoodie.
Event distances and categories include:
- Half Marathon
- 15K
- 8K and 8K Walk
- 5K Run, 5K Walk
- 5K Stroller Adult and 5K Stroller Child
- Pepperjack’s Hot Diggity Dog Walk for one human and one dog
- Multi-race Michelob ULTRA challenge combinations
A charity bib option is available for several Michelob ULTRA challenges. Participants who select designated Heritage Charities can earn an entry by fundraising; a stated example requires raising $1,000 to receive a registration access code and have funds routed to the chosen charity. The event lists multiple beneficiary organizations, including Hope for Justice, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Friends of Tampa Recreation, and others.
The Gasparilla Distance Classic association publishes an event cancellation policy for the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
