St. Petersburg Distance Classic

  • Date Sun 8th February 2026
  • Time 5:00AM EST
  • Location Saint Petersburg, Florida
  • Price Free - $96.40
  • Races 12 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the St. Petersburg Distance Classic, taking place on Sunday, February 8th, 2026! This exciting event along Florida's stunning west coast offers a variety of race distances to suit every athlete, including a USATF certified Marathon (a Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Tampa Bay, participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with musical entertainment and enthusiastic pacers to help runners reach their personal best.

The race courses are designed to showcase the beauty of St. Petersburg, leading athletes through the charming Snell Isle and along the scenic waterfront. Runners will experience the lively energy of downtown, complete with impressive murals and local shops. With ideal mid-winter temperatures ranging from 56Β°F to 71Β°F, this event is perfect for both seasoned marathoners and beginners looking to enjoy a memorable race. Plus, for those who can't make it in person, virtual options are available for all distances. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community at the St. Petersburg Distance Classic!

Organiser's Description

Join us for our St. Petersburg Distance Classic on Floridas west coast overlooking Tampa Bay. With a USATF certified Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, plus Virtual options, we offer something for everyone.

Back again in 2026: a variety of musical entertainment along the courses. Also, pacers for the marathon and halfathon to help athletes achieve their goals.

ALL four race courses are the same for the first two miles heading north into Snell Isle. While 5K participants turn around and return towards the finish line, all other participants head north and around Coffee Pot Bayou before returning to North Shore Park.

The Halfathon and Marathon head south along the waterfront, through our bustling downtown, and onto Central Avenue, which features a dynamic mixture of the best local shops and cafes. Watch for an abundance of huge murals on Central Avenues building walls as St. Petersburg is a genuinely well known haven for artists of all types.

At Mile 10, the Halfathon and Marathon courses split at the Pinellas Trail. The half marathon participants head east back towards the waterfront, and the marathon runners head west to achieve their marathon mileage before returning to the waterfront finish line.

The St. Petersburg Marathon was the first ever 26.2-mile race staged entirely in St. Petersburg. The marathon course has been accurately measured per USATF certification standards and certified (FL19019TY) and is therefore a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

For our out-of-town athletes, our award winning, white-sand beaches provide the perfect setting to relax and recover. Ideal overall temperatures (56^0 71 ^0) make this a perfect spot for a mid-winter vacation wrapped around a long-distance run or walk.

Finally, we offer four virtual options for athletes unable to join us on-site: marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Visit our Virtual Runs page for more information.



REFER YOUR FRIENDS, EARN REWARDS!

1) Sign up for the St. Petersburg Distance Classic.

2) You will receive a confirmation email which will include a unique referral link to share with your friends and family or post on social media.

3) Encourage 5 FRIENDS to sign up using your unique referral link - you will automatically receive a refund of $20.00. Awesome!

Races

  • St. Petersburg Marathon

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

    Sun 8th February 2026 (6:00AM EST)

    $96.40

    USATF Certified Course #FL19019TY - a Boston Marathon Qualifier staged on a very flat course with one 10-ft. bridge and two pedestrian bridges spanning the Pinellas Trail ascended 2 times each.
  • St. Petersburg Halfathon

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

    Sun 8th February 2026 (6:30AM EST)

    $85.80

    Staged on an aesthetically varied, extremely flat course with just one 10-ft. bridge.
  • St. Petersburg Distance Classic 10K

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

    Sun 8th February 2026 (7:00AM EST)

    $43.40

  • St. Petersburg Distance Classic 5K Race / Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

    Sun 8th February 2026 (7:25AM EST)

    $38.10

  • UPGRADE From Halfathon to Marathon

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 8th February 2026 (6:00AM EST)

    $16.90

    This is SOLELY for athletes already registered for the halfathon who would like to upgrade to the marathon.
  • UPGRADE From 10K to Halfathon

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sun 8th February 2026 (6:30AM EST)

    $43.40

    This is SOLELY for athletes already registered for the 10K who would like to upgrade to the halfathon.
  • St. Petersburg Volunteer - Individual

    Sun 8th February 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    Free

    Individual Volunteers are asked to provide their assignment preferences when signing up: Race-week registration packet pickup in Tampa or St. Petersburg Race Day registration and packet pickup on race weekend Race Day food and beverage preparation / distribution Race Day medal distribution at finish line Race Day water distribution at finish line Race Day course marshals
  • St. Petersburg Volunteer - Group

    Sun 8th February 2026 (6:30AM EST)

    Free

    Non-profit groups of 5 - 10 individual volunteers earn post-race donations for their team, club, or group. Most groups are assigned to hydration stations on the course.
  • St. Petersburg Virtual Marathon

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Finisher Medal

    $43.40

    Run your 26.2 miles on your own schedule on your own course to earn your finisher medal, which will be sent within two weeks after the races.
  • St. Petersburg Virtual Halfathon

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Finisher Medal

    $38.10

    Run your 13.1 miles on your own schedule on your own course to earn your finisher medal, which will be sent within two weeks after the races.
  • St. Petersburg Virtual 10K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Finisher Medal

    $32.80

    Run your 10K on your own schedule on your own course to earn your finisher medal, which will be sent within two weeks after the races.
  • St. Petersburg Virtual 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Finisher Medal

    $32.80

    Run or walk your 5K on your own schedule on your own course to earn your finisher medal, which will be sent within two weeks after the races.

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Location

901 North Shore Dr. NE, North Shore Park, Saint Petersburg, 33701, FL, United States

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