Florida Shamrock Distance Classic
Updated
Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 7:20 AM, in Saint Petersburg (3500 Pinellas Bayway S). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $25 to $95; the Half marathon goes from $95 to $105 after December 31.
Course and race notes
Green means “GO!” at the Shamrock Distance Classic Halfathon, 10K & 5K.
This may this be your lucky PR race due to the fast and flat courses at historic Fort De Soto Park.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
2027 · in 119 days
Start time
7:20 AM
Earliest wave
Location
3500 Pinellas Bayway S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33715
Area: St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Tampa Bay
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$25 to $95
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 6 (in 119 days)
Opened Apr 1, 2026
Race day in Saint Petersburg
Weather
75° / 59°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 21% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Petersburg, FL (10.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:51 AM – 6:34 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 29 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Castle Hotel
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Residence Inn St. Petersburg Tierra Verde
About 11 min drive3.7 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Keystone Motel
About 11 min drive3.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Villa Luna
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: The Coconut Inn
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
More places on the map
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