February 21 – 22, 2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Ferman Automotive ‘Fittest Firm’

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🏢 Ferman Automotive ‘Fittest Firm’ Challenge

The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association (GDCA) invites companies and organizations to enter their employees as a group in the 2026 PGDC Race Weekend!

While employees will not be competing as a team, your company will benefit from:

  • 🤝 Team building

  • 👀 Corporate visibility

  • 💪 Improved employee health and wellness

🏆 The Ferman Automotive ‘Fittest Firm’ Award

The company with the largest number of participating employees will be recognized in the Tampa Bay Times and awarded the prestigious:

🎖️ Ferman Automotive ‘Fittest Firm’ Award

🏅 2025 Fittest Firm – Top 4!

  1. Tampa General Hospital

  2. Raymond James Financial

  3. Price Waterhouse

  4. Publix Super Markets

Will your company top the list in 2026?

✅ How to Participate as a Company Group:

To qualify for the Fittest Firm competition, companies must follow these steps:

1. Employee Registration

Each employee must:

2. Eligible Race Events

Employees can register for any Race Weekend event, including:

  • 15K

  • 5K

  • Half Marathon

  • 8K

  • Michelob Ultra Challenge

  • Michelob Pure Gold Challenge

  • Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge

  • Michelob Zero Challenge

🎽 Race Packet Pick-Up

Each individual employee is responsible for picking up their own:

  • Race Number

  • Race Shirt

  • Goody Bag

📍 Pick-up will take place at the Tampa Bay 28 Health & Fitness Expo:
Tampa Convention Center – East Hall

  • Friday, February 20, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

🏁 All Group Participants Receive:

  • Official Race Shirt

  • Virtual Race Goody Bag

  • Finisher’s Medal (upon completion)

  • Virtual Finisher’s Certificate

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

March 17 – April 18, 2025
  • 15K – $50
  • 5K – $40
  • 5K Walk – $40
  • 5K Stroller Roll
    (Adults and Kids 5 yrs & Over) – $40
  • 5K Stroller Roll Children
    (Kids 4 yrs & Under) – $5
  • Half Marathon – $100
  • 8K – $45
  • 8K Walk – $45
  • Michelob Ultra Challenge – $245
  • Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge – $180
  • Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge – $130
  • Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge – $120
April 19 – July 6, 2025
  • 15K – $55
  • 5K – $45
  • 5K Walk – $45
  • 5K Stroller Roll
    (Adults and Kids 5 yrs & Over) – $45
  • 5K Stroller Roll Children
    (Kids 4 yrs & Under) – $5
  • Half Marathon – $110
  • 8K – $50
  • 8KWalk – $50
  • Michelob Ultra Challenge – $265
  • Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge – $200
  • Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge – $150
  • Michelob Ultra Zero  Challenge – $140
July 7 – September 30, 2025
  • 15K – $60
  • 5K – $50
  • 5K Walk – $50
  • 5K Stroller Roll
    (Adults and Kids 5 yrs & Over) – $50
  • 5K Stroller Roll Children
    (Kids 4 yrs & Under) – $5
  • Half Marathon – $115
  • 8K – $55
  • 8KWalk – $55
  • Michelob Ultra Challenge – $275
  • Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge – $210
  • Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge – $160
  • Michelob Ultra Zero  Challenge – $150
October 1 – November 30, 2025
  • 15K – $65
  • 5K – $55
  • 5K Walk – $55
  • 5K Stroller Roll
    (Adults and Kids 5 yrs & Over) – $55
  • 5K Stroller Roll Children
    (Kids 4 yrs & Under) – $5
  • Half Marathon – $125
  • 8K – $60
  • 8K Walk – $60
  • Michelob Ultra Challenge – $290
  • Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge – $225
  • Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge – $175
  • Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge – $165
December 1, 2025 -January 9, 2026
  • 15K – $75
  • 5K – $65
  • 5K Walk – $65
  • 5K Stroller Roll
    (Adults and Kids 5 yrs & Over) – $65
  • 5K Stroller Roll Children
    (Kids 4 yrs & Under) – $5
  • Half Marathon – $140
  • 8K – $70
  • 8K Walk – $70
  • Michelob Ultra Challenge – $315
  • Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge – $250
  • Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge – $200
  • Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge – $190
January 10 – February 15, 2026

ONLINE ONLY

  • 15K – $80
  • 5K – $70
  • 5K Walk – $70
  • 5K Stroller Roll
    (Adults and Kids 5 yrs & Over) – $70
  • 5K Stroller Roll Children
    (Kids 4 yrs & Under) – $5
  • Half Marathon – $150
  • 8K – $75
  • 8K Walk – $75
  • Michelob Ultra Challenge – $335
  • Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge – $270
  • Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge – $220
  • Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge – $210

** PLEASE REMEMBER that there are registration caps for each of the 2026 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events. If any of the individual 15K, 5K, Half Marathon, 8K, or Challenge Registration Caps are reached, registration WILL close for that event.

For more information, registration@rungasparilla.com or call (813) 254-7866