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

Important Registration Notice

Please note: Each 2026 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend event has a registration cap. Once the cap is reached for any individual event — 15K, 5K, Half Marathon, 8K, or Challenge — registration for that event will close immediately.

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