FEBRUARY 24 – 25, 2024

2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

START TIMES

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

15K Start: Brorein St. & Franklin St.
In 2024, the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K will feature two rolling Wave Starts. Each Wave will feature four corrals of 500. Wave #1 will Start at 6:45 a.m. and Wave #2 at 6:55 a.m. As a corral clears the Start Line, the next corral will be immediately walked forward to the Start Line. On Race Morning, once a corral reaches capacity at 500, the corral will close and latecomers will be directed to an open corral. Race Numbers will be assigned according to each participant’s Projected Finish Time (90 minutes & Under or 91 minutes & Over) that was provided at the time of registration.

15K Walkers

Walkers are welcome in the 15K. Because of road closure permits, a 16-minute per mile pace must be maintained.  Those not able to complete 7-miles and reach Howard Avenue by 9:00 a.m. (2:15), will be moved to the Bayshore Boulevard sidewalk until Rome Avenue, at which time, they will be allowed back onto Bayshore Boulevard for the remainder of their 15K. These participants will be sharing the road with the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K participants.

Entry Fees

The prices below do not include a service fee charged by our registration partner.

Refunds and/or registration transfers are prohibited in ANY of the 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events.

Participants who register online and provide a correct email address will receive a Race Week Registration Confirmation via email by Monday, February 19, 2024.  This confirmation will be in addition to the confirmation received from Race Roster Networks upon completion of online registration.   The Race Week Registration Confirmation will include each participant’s Race Number, Name, Address, Race Entered, and Age.

PLEASE NOTE:  If at any time you have unsubscribed from the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic E-Blast Database, you WILL NOT receive a Registration Confirmation via email.  You MUST rejoin the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic E-Blast Database.  To rejoin, CLICK HERE.

Mail-In Offline Registration Fees:

Please note that due to the administrative costs associated with processing Offline 2024 PGDC Registrations, a $3 Processing Fee must be added to the Total Registration Amount Due – if payment does not reflect the additional $3 Processing Fee, the entry form and payment will be returned.

To register by mail, please complete this  2024 PGDC By-Mail Form-Fillable Registration Form 

The PGDC Registration Form must be opened in Adobe Reader for the form-fillable feature.  Once opened, click on each field, fill in, and print for signing.  Once completed, enclose the Entry Fee Payment and mail it to the following address: GDCA  • P.O. Box 1881  •  Tampa, FL 33601-1881

Registered participants who provide a correct and legible email address will receive a Registration Confirmation via email by Monday, February 19, 2024. Confirmation will include each participant’s assigned Race Number, Name, Address, Race Entered, and Age.

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations by mail must be postmarked by January 12, 2024.

Entry Requirements

All 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K participants MUST sign the Race Application Waiver. A Parent or Legal Guardian MUST sign the Race Application Waiver for participants under the age of 18.

All Mail-in 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Race Applications must be postmarked by January 13, 2023.

2024 PGDC By-Mail Form-Fillable Registration Form

LATE ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES WILL BEGIN ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024

Entry forms received postmarked after January 13, 2024, WILL be processed on Race Weekend and during the ABC Action News Health & Fitness Expo. If available, 15K Race Weekend Late Registration Fees Will Apply.

Runner Premiums

Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K participants will receive an Official 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Gender-Specific Performance Wicking Race Shirt**, a 2024 PGDC ‘Goody Goody’ Virtual Race Bag, a 2024 PGDC Branded Publix Reusable Shopping Bag, and for those that cross the Finish Line, a 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Finisher’s Medal, Post-Race Food & Beverages, a complimentary 12-ounce Michelob Ultra (21-yrs & Over) and a personalized PGDC 15K Virtual Finisher’s Certificate (a valid email address MUST be provided with registration).

2024 PGDC Gender-Specific Sizing Chart

**Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K participants that register online after January 12, 2024, or wait to register during Race Weekend Late Registration (if available) will receive a Race Shirt, but will not be guaranteed a gender-specific performance wicking shirt and/or the correct sized shirt.

Packet Pickup

2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Race Packet, T-shirt, and Race Number Pick-Up will take place during the ABC Action News Health & Fitness Expo, presented by Tampa General Hospital being held at the Tampa Convention Center – East Hall on Friday, February 23rd , 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, February 24th, beginning at 6:00 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you are not able to attend the Expo and pick up your Race Number, a Race Number Pick-Up Authorization Form must be completed, signed, and presented by whoever WILL be picking it up for you.  A downloadable version of the Authorization Form can be found below.

Race Number Pick-up Authorization Form

ChronoTrack Timing Tags

The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association is once again proud to lead the pack in offering its runners and walkers the latest in timing technology. In 2024, race participants will be timed utilizing the ChronoTrack B-Tag Timing System, developed and designed with RFID – radio frequency identification.

Here’s how it works. The technology is woven into a tag that will be placed on the back of each runner’s bib/race number.

Transponder pads at the Start Line, Mid-Way Point, and Finish Line will record the participant’s time in preparation for the Tampa Bay Times Race Weekend Results. Post-Race, each participant will receive both their Start Time (Gun Time) and Net Time (Timing starts when the runner/walker crosses the 15K Start Line and ends upon crossing the 15K Finish Line).

At the Finish Line, there will be no back-ups…runners and walkers will cross the Finish Line…revel in what they’ve just accomplished…be given their Finisher’s Medal, stop to pose for pirate-y photos at the Marathon Photo Booth, and then head to the Q105 Post-Race Celebration!

PLEASE NOTE – If you intend to run the 15K AND 5K on Saturday, February 24, 2024, you must register and complete an Entry Form for both events. Unless you are running the Michelob Ultra Challenge, you will be issued a 15K Race Number AND a 5K Race Number.

When running the 15K, you MUST wear your assigned 15K Race Number ONLY. Do not wear or carry your 5K Race Number. Before starting the 5K, you MUST remove your 15K Race Number and replace it with your 5K Race Number.

Because of the sensitivity of the Chrono Track Timing Device, wearing or carrying your 5K Race Number during the 15K OR wearing or carrying your 15K Race Number during the 5K could impact your Tampa Bay Times Race Weekend Results.

ASICS Runkeeper is the official 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic training app

Are you signed up to run, but not sure of where to start for training? The ASICS Runkeeper app is here to offer the support you need ahead of race day. As part of your registration, ASICS will provide free access to the Runkeeper Go™ premium experience. The app features training plans and guided workouts led by ASICS running coaches. Additionally, users can easily set goals, train, and track their progress in the build-up to the event. Put the worries of training aside, and focus instead on the fun part of reaching your finish line!

Finish Line Engravers

Celebrate your perseverance and pride with the help of Finish Line Engravers by personalizing your 2024 PGDC Finisher Medal (including multiple events and Challenges) with your name and net finish time. After you complete your race(s), simply bring your medal(s) to Finish Line Engravers Booth at the Runner Revive Area on the Platt Street Bridge and they will engrave it on the spot! When making your purchase, please designate the number you wish to engrave.

See your name in a special section in the Tampa Bay Times recognizing that you ran the 2024 PGDC! Select this option and a copy of the printed section will be mailed to your home for only $9.95. This section will publish on Wed., February 28, 2024, and is the perfect memento for all registered participants. For local registered participants, the 2024 PGDC/TBT Special Section will only be available in Single Copy Sales of the Tampa Bay Times on Wed., February 28, 2021.

To purchase the 2024 TBT-PGDC Race Results Special Section Package, register online or by mail. Already registered, please utilize the

Click Here for the 2024 TBT-PGDC Race Results Special Section Order Form

Pre & Post-Race Massage! The Gasparilla Massage Team will be providing Post-Race Massage following both the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K and Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon & 8K.

On Sat., following the 15K & 5K, the Team will offer 10-minute Post-Race Massages ($21), and following the Half Marathon & 8K on Sun., 20-minute massages ($28). Pre-paying for massage is available through online registration ONLY at www.RunGasparilla.com. (This rate applies to pre-paid massages only. The Race Day rate will be slightly higher.)

The Team will also offer Pre- Race Massage during the ABC Action News Health & Fitness Expo on both Fri. and Sat. during Expo Hours.