February 22-23, 2025

2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The Raymond James Corporate & Open Team Challenge

In 2025, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association welcomes Raymond James (for the eighth year), based in St. Petersburg, FL, as the Raymond James Team Challenge host.

Founded in 1962, Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, a great place to work, and a national leader in supporting the arts.

Companies, running clubs, social groups, family, and friends can enhancee their Race Weekend experience and performance by forming a team and participating in the Raymond James Corporate & Open Team Challenge.

 2025 Raymond James Team Challenge Information

• Form a team to participate in one of the 2025 PGDC Race Weekend Events. Each team must have a minimum of three and a maximum of five runners.
  • Companies, running clubs, social groups, family, and friends can take their Race Weekend experience and performance to the next level by forming a team and participating in the Raymond James Corporate or Open Team Challenges.

• Corporate & Open Team Challenge Entry Fees:

  • 15K – $450
  • 5K – $350
  • Half Marathon – $650
  • 8K – $400
• • Raymond James Team Challenge Running Singlet that
    will include Raymond James Team Challenge Artwork and
    Your Company Logo or Open Team Name.
  • In addition to the traditional race amenities, Raymond James Corporate & Open Team Challenge Participates will receive the following:
  • Access to the Private and Catered Raymond James Team Challenge Race Day VIP Tent at the Q-105 Post-Race Celebration. The Raymond James Team Challenge Tent also features a complimentary Post-Race Massage Area, Private Port-o-Let, and even better, private access to your complimentary Michelob Ultra Beer…NO STANDING IN LONG LINES!!
  • Your teams will be eligible for awards for the team in the Raymond James Team Challenge. These awards will be personalized with the company logo after the event.
  • Gasparilla Pirate-Themed Performance Socks
• 2025 Raymond James Team Challenge Registration Deadline
  • Friday, January 17, 2025
• Every 2024 Raymond James Team Challenge Team Name will be featured in the Tampa Bay Times 2025 PGDC Race Weekend Special Section. 

Raymond James Team Challenge Registration forms and the team logo in a high-resolution format are due no later than January 17, 2025. Please be respectful of this due date. It allows for timely and efficient processing.

The 2025 Raymond James Corporate & Open Team Challenge form is coming soon!

For more information, Kitty@RunGasparilla.com or call (813) 254-7866