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St. Petersburg Distance Classic

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USFeb 7, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
John O'Neill · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 125 days
Feb 7, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
St. Petersburg · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$45Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenMon, August 3, 2026 ~ Thu, February 4, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
St. Petersburg Distance Classic race photo
John O'Neill · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About St. Petersburg Distance Classic — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Start line and finish take place at North Shore Park, overlooking Tampa Bay.

All four events follow the same route for the first 2 miles.

Course is flat throughout, with almost no significant climbs.

The marathon is a USATF-certified course, and Boston Marathon qualifying times are accepted.

The race weekend features the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

St. Petersburg Distance Classic runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Alex Baker · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter St. Petersburg Distance Classic — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

5K

Entry cost $45

until Jan 8, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

St. Petersburg Distance Classic course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km06:00
Half21.0975km06:30
10K10km07:00
5K5km07:25
START

North Shore Park, 901 North Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL

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All four events start at North Shore Park, following the same route north toward the historic Snell Isle neighborhood for the first 2 miles.

5K participants turn around at turnaround point and head toward finish,

while the other events follow the waterfront around Coffee Pot Bayou before returning to North Shore Park.

The 10K follows half marathon pacer until splitting off at turnaround point.

Half marathon and the marathon continue south along the waterfront, passing through downtown before turning onto Central Avenue.

The buildings along this street are covered with murals.

St. Petersburg has more than 600 large-scale murals.

At the 10-mile mark, the two course events split on the shaded Pinellas Trail.

Half marathon turns east toward the waterfront, while the marathon continues west.

Marathon runners cover 13.1 miles on this trail.

This linear park, which runs from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, is listed in the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame.

Turnaround point is near Tyrone Mall, and because this is an out-and-back section,

marathon runners will see all the other marathon participants, whether they are heading west or returning east.

Course passes directly alongside Tropicana Field and just south of 1st Avenue.

Half marathon and the marathon course both pass along the downtown waterfront, while North Shore Park, where finish is held, faces Tampa Bay.

The 2027 race will be the seventh edition.

Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Pacers

Restrooms

Aid stations

Where and when to collect your St. Petersburg Distance Classic race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
Pickup is typically available at a designated location before the race or at the venue on race morning, so check the official race-page announcements.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No direct rail/subway; nearest transit is PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) bus service in downtown St. Petersburg

Start/finish is North Shore Park, 901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL — on the waterfront just north of the Vinoy Resort, at the edge of downtown.

Walkable (~15-20 min) from downtown St. Petersburg hotels;

nearest PSTA bus routes run along downtown corridors a few blocks away.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — North Shore Park

All distances start and finish at North Shore Park.

More details

No dedicated organizer shuttle found;

event is walkable from downtown St. Petersburg lodging.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2027 race will take place on February 7.

Starts are staggered by event: the marathon at 6:00 a.m., half marathon at 6:30 a.m., the 10K at 7:00 a.m., and the 5K at 7:25 a.m. Finish closes at 1:00 p.m.

Bib will be distributed at six pre-race sessions.

The day before the race, pickup is available at North Shore Park from noon to 5:00 p.m.;

on race morning, it is available from 5:00 to 6:45 a.m. Someone picking up a participant's materials must bring a copy of the registration confirmation.

Race-day registration is not available.

Aid station has seventeen aid stations along the marathon course and eight along the half marathon course.

Lemon-lime Gatorade and water are provided, and Vaseline is available at every aid station.

Gels are available at mile 6.5 of the marathon and half marathon, with additional servings at miles 12.8 and 20.3 of the marathon.

The marathon and half marathon feature pacer from Beast Pacing.

Pacer are set to finish within one minute of, without exceeding, their target time.

Bag check operates beside the registration and bib pickup tent.

The organizers state that bags are held on an honor system and advise participants not to leave valuables such as wallets or phones inside.

North Shore Drive NE will be fully closed at 5:15 a.m. on race day.

The closest marathon parking area to finish is available only with a parking pass, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis during bib pickup.

The marathon Entry fee is $95.

Times are local to St. Petersburg. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the St. Petersburg Distance Classic start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

9 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Orlando｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Orlando International Airport

$38

View on Klook

Wild Florida Wildlife Park Admission Ticket, Orlando

$17

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing St. Petersburg with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in St. Petersburg.

Total cost and budget for St. Petersburg Distance Classic

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about St. Petersburg Distance Classic

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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St. Petersburg runners' room

Frequently asked questions about St. Petersburg Distance Classic

FAQ
When does St. Petersburg Distance Classic 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, February 7, 2027 in St. Petersburg, FL, United States.

How much is the St. Petersburg Distance Classic 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $45.

What distances does St. Petersburg Distance Classic 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does St. Petersburg Distance Classic 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does St. Petersburg Distance Classic 2027 start?

North Shore Park, 901 North Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL.

When does registration for St. Petersburg Distance Classic 2027 open?

Registration runs from Mon, August 3, 2026 to Thu, February 4, 2027.

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