Where can I find the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksPublix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 57/100
- Evidence depth
- 41 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Waterfront, Coastal, Island, City
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon?
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon is described as flat.
Where does the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon route go?
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon route starts at Corner of Platt Street and Bayshore Boulevard in downtown Tampa and finishes at Bayshore Boulevard at the foot of the Platt Street Bridge. Underfoot, expect paved road and sidewalk along Bayshore Boulevard. It passes Bayshore Boulevard, Hillsborough Bay, Davis Islands, Bay to Bay Boulevard and Platt Street Bridge. Out-and-back waterfront route along Bayshore Boulevard, one of the world's longest continuous sidewalks, with scenic views over Hillsborough Bay.
What should runners know on race day for the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon?
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Race character
Scenery
- Waterfront
- Coastal
- Island
- City
Atmosphere
- Festival
- Big City
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:03:16 (Dathan Ritzenhein)
- Women's course record
- 1:12:34 (Jennifer Rhines)
- Field size
- 20,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 6:00 AM rolling start; walkers must maintain at least a 16-minute-per-mile pace for the first 5 miles or be moved to the Davis Islands sidewalk by 7:20 AM.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 12
- Expo / packet pickup
- Tampa Bay 28 Health and Fitness Expo, presented by TampaWell, held ahead of race weekend with packet pickup.
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- Distance-specific finisher's medals awarded to each race's finishers; additional challenge medals for Michelob Ultra Challenge series participants.
- Finisher tee
- Gender-specific performance race shirt included with entry, plus a digital finisher certificate.
Access and course status
- Start
- Corner of Platt Street and Bayshore Boulevard in downtown Tampa
- Finish
- Bayshore Boulevard at the foot of the Platt Street Bridge
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Paved road and sidewalk along Bayshore Boulevard
- Landmarks
- Bayshore Boulevard, Hillsborough Bay, Davis Islands, Bay to Bay Boulevard, Platt Street Bridge, downtown Tampa waterfront
- Notable features
- A four-distance race weekend run over two days, plus multi-race Michelob Ultra Challenges (Michelob Ultra Challenge across all four distances, Pure Gold 15K+Half, Infusions 15K+8K, Zero 5K+8K). The 2027 event is the 50th anniversary running
- Out-and-back waterfront route along Bayshore Boulevard, one of the world's longest continuous sidewalks, with scenic views over Hillsborough Bay
- first 5 miles pass through Davis Islands
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 19°CTypical temperature
- 21 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 57Favourability /100