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The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, established in 1978, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated specifically to raising funds for charitable youth organizations and running programs in the Tampa Bay area. Its mission is carried out through the administration of the annual Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend and Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic, and has donated $5.9 Million to date!
Due to extensive logistical planning and commitments made in the race production process, we have a no refund, no deferrals, no transfer policy.
Registration fees
15K - Saturday (5/8/2021)
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$40.00
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
May 28 – Jun 30 -
$45.00
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Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
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$55.00
LATE REGISTRATION
Mar 6 – May 2
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Virtual 15K
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2021 Publix Gasaprilla Distance Classic VIRTUAL RUN
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$45.00
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$45.00
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$45.00
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5K Run - Saturday (5/8/2021)
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$30.00
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$35.00
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Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
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$45.00
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Mar 6 – May 2
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Virtual 5K
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2021 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic VIRTUAL RUN
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$35.00
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May 28 – Jun 30 -
$35.00
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$35.00
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5K STROLLER ADULT - Saturday (5/8/2021)
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Must be 5 years old or older on event day.
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$30.00
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$35.00
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$45.00
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5K STROLLER CHILD - Saturday (5/8/2021)
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Must be 4 years old or younger on event day.
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$5.00
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$5.00
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$5.00
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5K WALK - Saturday (5/8/2021)
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$30.00
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$35.00
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$45.00
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Half Marathon- Sunday (5/9/2021)
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$85.00
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
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$95.00
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Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register$105.00
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Now registering Nov 1 – Mar 5 -
$115.00
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Mar 6 – May 2
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Virtual Half Marathon
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2021 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon
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$95.00
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$95.00
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$95.00
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8K-Sunday (5/9/2021)
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$35.00
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$40.00
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Now registering Nov 1 – Mar 5 -
$50.00
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Mar 6 – May 2
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Virtual 8K
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2021 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic VIRTUAL RUN
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$40.00
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$40.00
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Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
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$40.00
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Michelob Ultra Challenge (15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K) - Saturday (5/8/2021) & Sunday (5/9/2021)
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$230.00
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$250.00
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$290.00
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Bud Light Seltzer Challenge (5K & 8K) - Saturday (5/8/21) & Sunday (5/9/21)
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$105.00
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$125.00
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$165.00
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Michelob Ultra Pure Gold (15K & Half Marathon) - Saturday (5/8/21) & Sunday (5/9/21)
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$165.00
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
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$185.00
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$225.00
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Stella Solstice Challenge (15K & 8K) - Saturday (5/8/21) & Sunday (5/9/21)
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$115.00
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
May 28 – Jun 30 -
$135.00
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Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register$155.00
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Now registering Nov 1 – Mar 5 -
$175.00
LATE REGISTRATION
Mar 6 – May 2
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RACE WEEKEND POSTPONED TO MAY, 2021
Tampa, FL (December 10, 2020) – In response to ongoing public health concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, announced today that the 44th Running of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events, originally scheduled for February 19-21, 2021, will be postponed to Mother’s Day Weekend, May 7-9, 2021.
On October 21, 2020, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association announced its plans for an in-person 2021 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic (PGDC) Race Weekend in February. The organization’s extensive and detailed 2021 PGDC Race Weekend COVID-19 Mitigation Plan had been reviewed and approved by the city and Tampa General Hospital’s Infectious Disease Services Team. At the time, Hillsborough County’s COVID-19 Statistics showed a COVID-19 Positivity Rate of just over 5%. The Association was encouraged and eager to move forward safely.
The landscape has changed dramatically. Today’s COVID-19 Positivity Rates, as posted on the Hillsborough County website and featured below, have risen and are projected to increase even further in the coming months.
Positive Test Percentage
o 14-Day Average: 7.99%
o 7-Day Average: 8.14%
o Total of Positive Tests: 8.63%
“The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association’s decisions made up to this point have been carefully vetted and not taken lightly. They’ve been based on the Association’s love for Tampa Bay, and always with the knowing we would never act in a manner that would place the runners, walkers, volunteers, staff, City of Tampa personnel, or event sponsors in harm’s way,” said Executive Director, Susan C. Harmeling. “With Mayor Castor’s support, instead of canceling the events, we’re thrilled to be able to postpone race weekend in its entirety.”
Mayor Jane Castor praised the Association’s decision.
“With their 2021 race weekend planning, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association has worked diligently to protect the health and wellbeing of Gasparilla’s runners, walkers, and the Tampa Bay community – postponing the 2021 events further demonstrates the Association’s commitment to our community,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.
The Association recognizes the new May dates could mean warmer temperatures. If warm weather is in the forecast on either Race Day, the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend participants can trust they’ll be well-taken care of with additional Aid Stations, on-course misters and ice cold towels.
“As a Florida based running event organization for 44-years, the Association has faced multiple warm and humid years and understands how best to care for its participants. We’ve got this!” added Harmeling.
All participants who are currently registered for one or more of the 2021 events will be given the option of running in-person in May or, if they choose, converting their registration to run virtually.
2021 PGDC RACE WEEKEND UPDATED FAQs
Please click link below for more information
https://rungasparilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2021-PGDC-Race-Weekend-Postponement-FAQ_.pdf
COVID-19 2021 PGDC Event Registration FAQ
Please click the link below for more information.
https://rungasparilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2021-PGDC-Event-Cancellation-FAQ-05-31-2020.pdf
Contact information
- Event contact
- Gasparilla Distance Classic Association
- Phone
- 813-254-7866
- Website
- Visit website
