Since 1978, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, has produced the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events to raise funds for youth charitable organizations in the Tampa Bay Community.
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend is a running event in Tampa, FL that in 2019, will take place on Saturday & Sunday, February 23 - 24.
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K, 5K Run, 5K Walk & 5K Stroller Roll that are scheduled for Saturday, February 23 and will be followed by the Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon & 8K on Sunday, February 24.
Race Weekend features a distance for every member of the family, every level of competition and everyone that crosses the Finish Line receives a bit of 'Booty,' also know as a Finisher's Medal.
The weekend also features the two-day '8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo that will be held in the Tampa Convention Center's East Hall and is Free & Open To The Public.
In addition to individual race amenities, those that finish one of the Challenges, receive a Challenge Finisher's Medal and Challenge Finisher's Jacket.
Runners can participate in the Michelob Ultra Challenge (15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K), Michelob Ultra Amber Challenge (15K, 5K & Half Marathon) or Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus Challenge (15K & 8K).
For those that are up for a challenge, the weekend also offers three multi-event Challenges.
of Pinellas, The Friends of Tampa Recreation and several non-profits and youth running related programs.
More than $4.2 million has been donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa, Girls Inc.
