THE GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC ASSOCIATION, PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, AND THE MENDEZ FOUNDATION WELCOME YOU TO THE 2022 PUBLIX TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS JR. GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC! THE ASSOCIATION, PUBLIX, AND THE MENDEZ FOUNDATION CONTINUE TO BE COMMITTED TO CHILDREN’S HEALTH, REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY, AND INSPIRING INTEGRITY AND STRENGTH OF CHARACTER IN THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY.
PARENTS: PLEASE READ!
UPON ARRIVAL, IT’S SUGGESTED THAT YOU MAKE YOUR CHILDREN AWARE OF THE HOLDING AREA LOCATION. SHOULD THEY BECOME SEPARATED FROM YOU, INSTRUCT THEM TO GO THERE AND APPROACH THE TPD OFFICER THAT WILL BE CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE AREA.
Attention Jr. Classic Parents & Supervising Adults:
As a COVID-19 Mitigation Precaution, all Gasparilla Distance Classic Association (GDCA) Staff, Board & Organizing Committee Members and, GDCA Operations Personnel will be masked throughout the 2022 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Morning Events. Additionally, all GDCA Staff, Board & Organizing Members have shown proof of a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Series or will show proof of a negative COVID-19 Test within 72-hours of race morning. Though not required, all event participants and families are encouraged to wear a mask. There will be multiple Staggered Starts for each age group so that kids will be spaced apart.
Although the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association (GDCA) has instituted practices to lessen or reduce the spread of COVID-19, the GDCA cannot guarantee you will not get exposed to the virus or get sick as a result of attending one of the GDCA events. By attending or participating in a 2022 PGDC Race Weekend Event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
Registration fees
2-4 Year Old - 30 Yards Closed
30 Yards Infield
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FreeSep 20 - Feb 16
5-6 Year Old - 1/8 Mile Closed
1/8 Mile on the track
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FreeSep 20 - Feb 16
7-8 Year Old - 1/2 Mile Closed
1/2 Mile on the track
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FreeSep 20 - Feb 16
9-10 Year Old - 1 Mile Closed
1 Mile on the track
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FreeSep 20 - Feb 16
11 Year Old & Over - Shirt Only Closed
Event Shirt- Must pick up at the event 2/19/22
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$5.00
Shirt Only
Sep 20 - Feb 16
COURSE POLICY (PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS) Your child must be prepared to run unassisted. Parents will not be allowed on the course. If you feel your child cannot do this, he/she should not participate in the event. This will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of all entrants. There will be trained volunteers assisting each age group on the course. Every entrant participating in the Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic must wear their race number on the front of their T-shirt. For the safety and enjoyment of all Jr. Classic runners, the course is restricted to registered runners and official race personnel only. Animals of any type, all baby carriages/joggers, skateboards, Rollerblades, rollerskates, bicycles, and cars are prohibited. If a child does not have a number, he or she will not be presented with a finishers medal. Parents of 2-4-year-olds will be allowed to run behind the group that their child is in.
SAFETY (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
The course will be enclosed so that children will not be exposed to automobile traffic or spectators crossing the running paths. All finishers will be led to a secure holding area. Children will be supervised by race personnel and TPD until they are picked up by their parents. Please stress to your children the importance of following the directions given by race personnel and TPD personnel. If your child does become separated from his or her race group, they will be taken to the Holding Area. Parents, please do not interfere with volunteers. Upon the finish of your child’s event, go to the holding area at the west end of the track infield. Your children will be there and will be properly supervised by race personnel and TPD personnel.
DISTANCE AND START TIMES
2-year olds 10:00 a.m. 30 yards Infield
3-year olds 10:15 a.m. 30 yards Infield
4-year olds 10:30 a.m. 30 yards Infield
5-year olds 10:45 a.m. 1/8 mile Track
6-year olds 11:00 a.m. 1/8 mile Track
7-year olds 11:15 a.m. 1/2 mile Track
8-year olds 11:30 a.m. 1/2 mile Track
9-year olds 11:45 a.m. 1-mile Track
10-year olds Noon 1-mile TracK
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- Official 2022 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Classic T-Shirt and Publix Goody Bag
- 2022 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Classic Finishers Medals will be given to each participant crossing the Finish Line
- Registration for 11 years old & over will only include a race shirt. It will not include a finisher's medal.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic participants can pick up Race Packets beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Race Day, Sat, Feb. 19, at Jefferson High School, 4401 W. Cypress St.
RACE DAY ACTIVITIES
The fun and Pre-Race activities will begin at 9 a.m. and will include Publix Activity Area, Ferman Automotive Group Activity Area, The Mendez Foundation Activity Area, Appearances by Carmen & Wagner, and Kellogg’s Tony The Tiger, all hosted by Q105’s Mason Dixon!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kitty Lyons
- Kitty@RunGasparilla.com
- Phone
- 813-254-7866
- Website
- Visit website
