HALF MARATHON COURSE INFORMATION

The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon features an out and back course on beautiful Bayshore Boulevard, finishing on Bayshore Boulevard at the foot of the Platt Street Bridge.

START

Platt St & Little Bayshore
• Platt to Plant Ave
• Plant Ave to Davis Is. via Davis Island egress bridge
• Davis Blvd to East Davis Blvd to South Davis Blvd
• South Davis to the roundabout at West Davis
• West Davis to East Davis
• South lane of East Davis off of Island via access ramp to Bayshore (northbound lanes)
• Bayshore (northbound lanes) to the turnaround at Gandy Blvd
• Bayshore (southbound lanes) back to Finish Line
Finish: Tarpon Dock, Bayshore Blvd. (between Beach Place & Hyde Park Place)


 

Course Records Half Marathon

Overall Male:  1:03:16, Dathan Ritzenhein 2015
Overall Female:  1:12:34, Jennifer Rhines 2015


Course Clocks & Mile Markers

Digital time clocks and mile markers will be positioned along the Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon course at every mile.


Back in 2024!

Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water

Half-Way There 

Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water
will greet runners and walkers with a

Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water
Half-Way There Celebration at the Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Half-Way Point!

PLEASE NOTE: Walkers are welcome in the Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon, but because of road closure permits, a 16-minute per mile pace must be maintained for the first five miles (Davis Islands portion of the course). Those unable to complete the first five miles by 7:20 a.m. (1:20) will be moved to the Davis Islands sidewalk until they reach Bayshore Blvd. when they are transferred back onto the road for the remainder of their Half Marathon.

Those not able to complete miles 5 – 11 and reach Bay To Bay Boulevard by 9:00 a.m. (3:00), will be moved to the Bayshore Boulevard sidewalk until Bay to Bay, at which time, they will be allowed back onto Bayshore Boulevard. These participants will share the road with the Publix Gasparilla 8K participants.

Aid Stations

Rooms To Go Volunteers will greet Half Marathon participants at one Start and Finish Aid Station and 11-Course Aid Stations set one mile apart beginning at the 1.5-mile mark of the Half Marathon. Aid Stations will supply Zephyrhills Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula (Lemon-Lime Flavor), which, since 1978, have been the Official Bottled Water and Official Sports Drink Hydration Partner of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events.  At each Aid Station, the tables will be set up so that participants can be offered Gatorade first and then Zephyrhills Spring Water.

Gatorade Endurance is On-Course! Gatorade Endurance is proud to be the Official Energy Nutrition and Hydration Partner of the Gasparilla Distance Classic.

Grounded in years of hydration and sports nutrition research at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, the Gatorade Endurance line of products helps deliver fluids and nutrients endurance athletes need for training or racing.

On-Course Hydration: Gatorade Endurance Formula Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink designed to help maintain hydration during prolonged training and racing when fluid and electrolyte losses can be significant.  It contains nearly two times the sodium (200mg) and more than three times the potassium (90mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher to help maintain hydration and proper fluid balance and help replace the critical electrolytes lost in sweat during these occasions.

Gatorade Endurance Formula (Lemon-Lime) will be available at every Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Aid Station.  At each Aid Station, the tables will be set-up so that participants can be offered Gatorade first and then, Zephyrhills Spring Water.

On-Course Nutrition:  Gatorade Endurance Energy Gel – HALF MARATHON ONLY

Gatorade Endurance Energy Gel provides carbohydrate energy that’s easy to take down and has a smooth mouth feel. Like the entire Gatorade Endurance line, Energy Gel is made for meeting the unique fueling needs of endurance athletes.

Gatorade Endurance Energy Gel will be available at mile 5 and mile 9 of the Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon.

To learn more about the Gatorade Endurance line of products, visit gatorade.com/endurance.  Or, to purchase for training or racing, visit our online retailer, fuelbelt.com.”

Finish Line

Rooms To Go Volunteers will greet Half Marathon participants at Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Finish Line. Volunteers will provide Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula (Lemon-Lime Flavor), which, since 1978, have been the Official Bottled Water and Official Sports Drink Hydration Partner of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events.

Finish Line Hydration: Grounded in years of hydration and sports nutrition research at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, the Gatorade Endurance line of products helps deliver fluids and nutrients endurance athletes need for training or racing.

Gatorade Endurance Formula Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink designed to help maintain hydration during prolonged training and racing when fluid and electrolyte losses can be significant.  It contains nearly two times the sodium (200mg) and more than three times the potassium (90mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher to help maintain hydration and proper fluid balance and help replace the critical electrolytes lost in sweat during these occasions.

Finish Line Hydration: Zephyrhills® Brand Natural Spring Water comes from five carefully selected Florida spring sources. Whether we’re monitoring it, sharing it or teaching others about it — our primary focus is still the fresh-tasting spring water of Florida.

Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water If you’re from Florida like us, you know water. But we’re not just discussing splashing around on the shore and building sand castles. We’re discussing the importance of consuming water to maintain proper hydration during sporting events. We also know that Florida’s fresh-tasting, refreshing spring water naturally comes from the earth. So when we source Zephyrhills® Brand Natural Spring Water for your hydration needs, we know that the naturally occurring minerals provide the water’s great taste — just like nature intended.

Medical Support

In the Finish Line Area, Tampa General Hospital will provide a fully equipped Medical Facility staffed with a team of Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room Medical Professionals. Only participants requiring medical assistance will be allowed access to the Medical Facility. Medical Staff will be ready to assist you at all times. Tampa Fire Rescue Paramedics will be stationed along the marathon and half marathon course and roving on motorized bicycles and golf carts.

The Medical Staff will have the right to withdraw any runners or walkers from the race who appear in distress or at risk should they continue running.

Safety

For the safety and enjoyment of all event participants, the course(s) are restricted to registered runners, walkers, and official race personnel ONLY. No dogs, strollers, baby joggers, bikes, in-line skates, roller skates, or wheeled vehicles will be allowed on-course. Violators will be disqualified and removed from the course by a Race Official. For the safety of all, in accordance with RRCA Guidelines (Road Runners Clubs of America), the use of headphones is discouraged.