Tampa’s Gasparilla

Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge

February 21 – 22, 2026

🍓 2026 Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge

2 Races. 1 Weekend. 1 Sweet Reward.

Looking for a challenge that’s exciting but manageable? Don’t miss the 2026 Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge – the perfect race combo for runners and walkers of all levels!

🗓️ Event Schedule:

• Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 🏃 15K

• Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 🏃 8K

🎁 Challenge Participant Premiums

All registered Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge participants will receive:

🏅 All Standard Individual Race Premiums:

• 15K Performance Shirt + Finisher’s Medal + Finisher’s Towel + Virtual Finisher’s Certificate

• 8K Performance Shirt + Finisher’s Medal + Finisher’s Towel + Virtual Finisher’s Certificate

• 2026 PGDC Virtual Race Goody Bag

• PGDC Branded Rooms To Go Reusable Shopping Bag

• Final Voyage Publix Running Hat – (This is the last year for this item — new item coming in 2027!)

➕ Exclusive Infusions Challenge Swag:

• 🧥 Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge Long Sleeve Hoodie

• 🥇 Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge Finisher’s Medal

• 🧼 2026 Finisher’s Towels for both the 15K and 8K

• 📜 Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge Finisher’s Certificate

🚶‍♀️ Infusions Challenge Walkers Welcome!

Walkers are encouraged to take on the challenge! However, due to road closure permits, a 16-minute-per-mile pace must be maintained in both:

• 15K

• 8K

👉 For more information, please visit the official Runner Info pages.

Ready to Take the Challenge?

📝 Register Now for the 2026 Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge

There’s a challenge for everyone—find yours at the 2026 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic!

Challenge Seeded Start Access

Seeded Start Access for Challenge Events (15K & 8K) is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is designed for participants who have achieved qualifying times in previous races.

✅ How to Qualify:

• Access is limited

• Available only during online registration

• You must upload qualifying past race results to be considered for a Seeded Start Position

🏃 Events Covered:

• 15K

• 8K

⚠️ Note: Seeded Start Access is not guaranteed and depends on both the availability of spots and the submission of valid qualifying times during registration.

Finish Times required for Challenge (15K & 8K) Seeded Start Access:
MEN
• Half Marathon – 1:30:00 or less
• 15K – 1 hour or less
• 10K – 40 minutes or less

WOMEN
• Half Marathon – 1:45:00 or less
• 15K – 1:15:00 or less
• 10K – 50 minutes or less

Please note that the listed Finish Times are ONLY for those who are requesting a Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge Seeded Number.

Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge Entry Fees

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

Refunds and/or transfers of registration are not allowed in the Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge.

💻 Online Registration

• Upon completing your online registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Race Roster Networks.

• Late Online Registration Fees begin on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

📬 Mail-In Offline Registration

To register by mail:

Download and complete the 2026 PGDC By-Mail Registration Form

Fill out the form, print it, and sign it.

Enclose your entry fee payment, plus a $5 processing fee, and mail to:

Gasparilla Distance Classic Association
P.O. Box 1881
Tampa, FL 33601-1881

Important:

• Mail-in applications must be postmarked by January 9, 2026

• Forms received without the $5 processing fee will be returned.

📧 Race Confirmation Emails

• Registered participants who provide a valid and legible email address will receive a Race Week Registration Confirmation email by Monday, February 16, 2026.

• Confirmation will include:

  • Race Number

  • Name

  • Address

  • Race Entered

  • Age

⚠️ If you have unsubscribed from the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic E-Blast Database, you will not receive this confirmation. To rejoin, click here.

🚫 Refunds & Transfers

Please note:

• No refunds or transfers are allowed for any 2026 PGDC events, including:

  • 15K

  • 5K

  • 8K

  • Half Marathon

  • All Challenges

This policy is due to the extensive logistical planning and commitments involved in producing the event.

📦 2026 PGDC Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge 

Race Packet, T-Shirt & Race Number Pick-Up

Race Packet Pick-Up for the 2026 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge will take place during the:

🏢 Tampa Bay 28 Health & Fitness Expo

Presented by TampaWell
📍 Tampa Convention Center – East Hall

🗓️ Expo Dates & Times:

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

• Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Beginning at 6:00 a.m.

❗ Important Pick-Up Policy:

If you are unable to attend the Expo to pick up your Race Number in person:

1. You MUST complete and sign a Race Number Pick-Up Authorization Form.
2. The person picking up your Race Packet must present this form at the Expo.

📄 Race Number Pick-up Authorization Form

Finish Line Engravers

Celebrate your accomplishment in style!
Commemorate your perseverance and pride by personalizing your 2026 PGDC Finisher Medal (including multiple events and Challenges) with your name and official net finish time.

After you cross the finish line, visit the Finish Line Engravers Booth located in the Runner Revive Area on the Platt Street Bridge. Their team will engrave your medal on the spot, turning your hard-earned achievement into a lasting keepsake.

When purchasing, please specify the bib number(s) you’d like engraved.

How to Order

• Before race day: Add the 2026 PGDC Finish Line Engraving to your online registration.

• Already registered? Use the link below to order your engraving now!

👉 Order Your 2026 PGDC Finish Line Engraving

FinisherPix, the Official Photographers of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, allows you to order your photos now & save!”

You can receive the FinisherPix Photo Pack in Digital Format for a small fee. The FinisherPix Photo Pack includes ALL photos we identify of you in all digital formats (Basic digital image, Digital images with Finish Time, Digital images in certificate format.) A link to download all images will automatically be emailed when photos are available online.

Presale Pricing

15K                                                                        $19.99
5K                                                                          $14.99
Half Marathon                                                   $29.99
8K                                                                          $14.99
Michelob Ultra Challenge                               $69.99
Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge           $44.99
Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge            $29.99
Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge                      $29.99

To purchase the 2026 PGDC FinisherPix, register online. If you have registered, please use the link below to order your 2026 PGDC PFinisherPix.

PGDC FinisherPix

💆‍♂️ Pre- & Post-Race Massage Services

Get ready to recover like a pro! The Gasparilla Massage Team will be onsite offering Post-Race Massage Services following the:

• Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K (Saturday)

• Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon & 8K (Sunday)

🗓️ Massage Availability

Dates:

• Saturday & Sunday, after your race

Services & Rates:

• 15-Minute Massage: $21

• 20-Minute Massage: $28

💡 Save by booking early! These rates apply only to prepaid massages made through online registration.
Race Day pricing will be slightly higher.

🧾 How to Purchase

• Not registered yet? Register now and add your message during sign-up.

• Already registered? Click here to purchase your Post-Race Massage separately.

Make the most of your race weekend—relax, recover, and reward yourself!

🎖️ 2026 PGDC Supporter Medals

Throughout the 2026 PGDC Race Weekend, thousands of runners and walkers will take on the challenge—stepping up to their Start Lines and heading down Bayshore Boulevard toward their Finish Lines. Every mile completed is the result of countless hours of training, dedication, and support.

But behind every runner is a team—family, friends, and loved ones who supported their journey. Whether it was helping with meals, laundry, hydration, snacks, or offering words of encouragement, they were there every step of the way.

Now it’s your turn to say thank you.

💙 A Medal for Your Biggest Fans

The 2026 PGDC Supporter Medals are your way to honor the people who helped get you to the finish line. After you receive your finisher’s medal, walk up to your supporter, present them with their own medal, and say:

“Because of you, I crossed the finish line… thank you!”

Let them feel the joy and pride of being part of your PGDC experience.

🏅 About the Supporter Medals

• Design: Replicas of the official 2026 PGDC 15K, 5K, Half Marathon, and 8K Finisher’s Medals

• Finish: Acrylic (to distinguish from race finisher medals)

• Includes: The same vibrant, event-themed ribbon

📦 How to Get Yours

• Haven’t registered yet? Register now and add a Supporter Medal to your order.

• Already registered? Click here to order your Supporter Medal separately.