Shore to Shorecrest 5K
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Shore to Shorecrest 5K : event overview
The Shore to Shorecrest 5K is an annual community event that marks the journey from the original Shorecrest Outdoor School (founded in 1923) to the current Shorecrest campus (established in 1967), roughly 3.1 miles apart. The event takes place in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and finishes at the Shorecrest Campus at 5101 1st St NE.
This is a point-to-point format with these course endpoints:
- Start: Flora Wylie Park, 1400 N Shore Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
- Finish: Shorecrest Campus, 5101 1st St NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
Event options include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 5K Students ONLY
- 5K Virtual
- Sparky Sprint : 400 m for children 8 years and younger
Packet pickup occurs at the Shorecrest Athletic Center: Jacobson Lobby on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5, 3:30-6:30pm. Participants under 18 must have an adult pick up their packet.
Event day details note no shuttle service will be provided. Parking near the start is limited at North Shore Park Parking Lot and the North Shore Aquatic Complex; on-campus parking at Shorecrest is limited to the First Street and Junior parking lots, with additional event parking weather permitting. A coffee vendor will be on site and a warm-up will be led by The Athleticus. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Pets, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, wagons, and similar wheeled items are not permitted on the course or campus.
T-shirt availability cannot be guaranteed for registrations completed after October 2, 2026. For disability accommodations, contact the event planner or the City of St Petersburg Community Affairs Division. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
