FEBRUARY 24 – 25, 2024

2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

2024 Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge

Don’t miss the chance to participate in the 2024 Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge, which consists of running the 15K on Saturday and Half Marathon on Sunday.

In addition to the individual event Runner Premiums (15K Shirt & Half Marathon Shirt, 15K Finishers Medal & Half Marathon Finisher’s Medal, 15K Virtual Finisher’s Certificate & Half Marathon Finisher’s Certificate, a Virtual ‘Goody Goody’ Race Bag & one PGDC Branded Publix Reusable Shopping Bag), registered Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge participants will also receive a Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge Jacket.

Those runners and walkers who complete the Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge by participating in and crossing the Finish Lines of the 15K & Half Marathon will receive a Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge Finisher’s Medal and a Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge Finisher’s Certificate.

ATTENTION MICHELOB ULTRA PURE GOLD CHALLENGE WALKERS! Walkers are welcome in the Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge. Because of road closure permits, a 16-minute per mile pace must be maintained in the 15K, 5K & Half Marathon. Please visit the 15K & Half Marathon Runner Info pages for event-specific Walker Information.

Challenge Seeded Start Access

Challenge (15K & Half Marathon) Seeded Start Access is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Access for Challenge participants will be based on 15K Seeded Start Requirements. For Seeded Start Access, written results verification is required and can be uploaded during online registration.

Please note that the Finish Times listed below are ONLY for those who are requesting a Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge Seeded Number:

Finish Time Requirements for Seeded Men’s Entry:
Half Marathon – 1:30:00 or less
15K – 1-hour or less
10K – 40-minutes or less

Finish Time Requirements for Seeded Women’s Entry
Half Marathon – 1:45:00 or less
15K – 1:15:00 or less
10K – 50-minutes or less

Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge Entry Fees

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

$180

May 1 – 31, 2023

$200

June 1 – September 30, 2023

$220

October 1 –
November 30, 2023

$240

December 1, 2023 –

January 12, 2024

$260

January 13 – February 18, 2024
Online Only

NOT AVAILABLE

Race Weekend

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

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations by mail must be postmarked by January 12, 2024. If available, Late Online Registration for the Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge will close on Sunday, February 18, 2024, or when the Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge Sells Out! There will be no Race Weekend Late Registration for the 2024 Challenges!!!

Participants who register online will receive a Race Week Registration Confirmation via email on or before Monday, February 19, 2024. This confirmation will be in addition to the confirmation received from Race Roster 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:

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. The entry form and payment will be returned if payment does not reflect the additional $3 Processing Fee.

To register by mail, please complete a 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 on or before Monday, February 19, 2024. Confirmation will include each participant’s assigned Race Number, Name, Address, Race Entered, and Age.

Standard – (Name and Chip Time) $20 per medal

Custom – (Name, Chip Time, and up to 20 Custom Characters) $30 per medal

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), bring your medal(s) to the 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.

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

Are you signed up to run, but need help figuring out where to start for training? The ASICS Runkeeper app is here to offer the support you need ahead of race day. ASICS will provide free access to the Runkeeper Go™ premium experience as part of your registration. 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 on the fun part of reaching your finish line!

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 Infusion Challenge $29.99
Michelob Ultra Oragnic Seltzer Challenge $24.99

Packet Pick Up

Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Race Packet, T-shirt, and Race Number Pick-Up will take place during the ASC Action News Health & Fitness Expo, presented by Tampa General Hospital being held at the Tampa Convention Center – East Hall on Friday, February 23, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, February 24, 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

Complete (but not Official) 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K Results will be featured in a Special Race Results Section in the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

In addition to the Tampa Bay Times, the PGDC Race Results Special Section is included on Wednesday, March 1st. Edition of the newspaper, for those folks that live out of the Tampa Bay Area or aren’t Tampa Bay Times subscribers, the TBT-PGDC Race Results Special Section will be available (and mailed to your home) for $9.95.

This special purchase includes postage, packaging, handling, the Wednesday, March 1st Edition of the Tampa Bay Times and the 2024 TBT-PGDC Race Results Special Section that will offer Race Weekend Coverage, Race Photos, AND complete (but not official) PGDC 15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K Age Group Results.

To purchase the 2024 TBT-PGDC Race Results Special Section Package, register online or by mail. If you already have registered, please use the 2024 TBT-PGDC Race Results Special Section Order Form.