St. Petersburg Distance Classic
Updated
Sunday, February 7, 2027, first start 6:00 AM, in Saint Petersburg (901 North Shore Dr. NE). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $15 to $120; the Marathon goes from $120 to $130 after November 10.
Course and race notes
Join us for our St. Petersburg Distance Classic on Florida’s west coast overlooking Tampa Bay.
With a USATF certified Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, plus Virtual options, we offer something for everyone. Back again in 2027: a variety of musical entertainment along the courses.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 7
2027 · in 92 days
Start time
6:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
901 North Shore Dr. NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Area: St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Tampa Bay
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathonMarathon
Price
$15 to $120
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Tue Nov 10 (in 3 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Feb 4 (in 89 days)
Opened Jun 4, 2026
Race day in Saint Petersburg
Weather
72° / 56°F
Typical high and low for February 7, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Petersburg, FL (1.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:14 AM – 6:14 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The 6:00 AM start is 74 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
5 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Elliott Aster restaurant0.5 mi
- 400 Beach Seafood restaurant0.6 mi
Nearest public restroom: under 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, Sat Feb 6
Where to stay
13 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)33 within 3 mi59 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Terrace Park Suites
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Check prices at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Beach Drive Inn
About 11 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: The Birchwood
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Banyan Tree Motel
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
More places on the map
See all places to stay near Saint Petersburg, FL ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
Getting there
- PIESt. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport9.5 miFlights arriving Feb 6 into PIE ↗
- TPATampa International Airport14 miFlights arriving Feb 6 into TPA ↗
- SRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport27 miFlights arriving Feb 6 into SRQ ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Airports from OurAirports, straight-line distance. Flights open on Google Flights.
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