St. Petersburg Distance Classic

Event overview

The St. Petersburg Distance Classic is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The event offers on-site and virtual race options and includes musical entertainment along the courses in 2026. Pacers are provided for the marathon and halfathon. The event base is North Shore Park at 901 North Shore Dr. NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701.

Races and course details

• Marathon - USATF certified (FL19019TY), Boston Marathon qualifier
• Halfathon - shares initial section with marathon, splits later on course
• 10K - follows the shared start before its separate course
• 5K - turns around after the shared initial section and returns to park

All four on-site race courses share the same route for the first two miles, heading north into Snell Isle. After that point 5K runners return toward the finish at North Shore Park, while other distances continue north around Coffee Pot Bayou and then along the waterfront and downtown Central Avenue. At about Mile 10 the halfathon and marathon split at the Pinellas Trail; the half heads east back toward the waterfront and the marathon continues west to complete marathon mileage before returning to the waterfront finish. Organizers note nearby white-sand beaches and typical February temperatures around 56° - 71°. Virtual marathon, halfathon, 10K, and 5K options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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