Iconic tradition · Tampa, FL
Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend is a landmark running tradition in Tampa, Florida, with verified dates from February 20 through February 21, 2027.
ConfirmedFamily friendly
- When
- Feb 20–21, 2027
Start 6:00 AM (half marathon)
Late-February weekend - Where
- Bayshore Boulevard / Tampa Convention Center (expo)
333 S Franklin St (expo)
Tampa, FL 33602 · Hillsborough
Directions - Entry
- Register
- Organized by
- Gasparilla Distance Classic Association
50th running in 2027
What to expect
2026 Season completed
Date TBA
2027 Confirmed
February 20-21, 2027 (expo Feb 19)
- Feb 20–21, 2027
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
About the run
Two-day weekend with a 15K and 5K on Saturday and a half marathon and 8K on Sunday, plus four stacked challenges. Courses use the Tampa Riverwalk, Bayshore Boulevard and downtown.
The run
- Distances
- 15K, 5K, Half marathon, 8K
- Season
- Winter
- Benefits
- Tampa Bay area youth charities
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
- Registration official
- Future race weekend dates through 2035 official
- City of Tampa event listing official
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.