Overall Rating
Overall Rating (5 Reviews)
4.6
(5 Ratings)  (5 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
2.2
SCENERY
4
PRODUCTION
4.8
SWAG
4.6
Kick off your race season at historic Fort De Soto Park with a 15K, 10K, or 5K – a distance for every runner and walker. As the sun rises, the start is underway! And when you finish then celebrate your effort and the start of Tampa Bay’s running season with … MORE
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Recent reviews

    MrMike REPEAT RUNNER '22

    Great event but only 1st Place awards rather than 1st thru 3rd, which is cheap. Nice tank top and very nice "Finisher Medal". Water stations throughout. MORE

    Great event but only 1st Place awards rather than 1st thru 3rd, which is cheap.
    Nice tank top and very nice “Finisher Medal”. Water stations throughout.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    4
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    dtdixon1 REPEAT RUNNER '21

    Florida Road Races really knows how to put one on. They are timely (which is always appreciated), organized, responsive, and respectful (especially during COVID times). The races courses are nice … MORE

    Florida Road Races really knows how to put one on. They are timely (which is always appreciated), organized, responsive, and respectful (especially during COVID times). The races courses are nice and spread out. In my experience, the runners are all very respectful and make room for faster/slower participants. Overall they are worth every penny for runners of all levels.
    Downside…I wish the races held at Ft DeSoto (in September and October) started earlier. Especially for runners in the long distance races. The morning portion is nice and shaded…but when that sun comes up around 8am…it is BRUTAL on that course. There is no shade and barely a breeze.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    4

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    dishsoap82 FIRST-TIMER '19

    The course was smooth and well marked. It was fun to hear my name called as I was crossing the finish line. Loved the cold towel I was handed along … MORE

    The course was smooth and well marked. It was fun to hear my name called as I was crossing the finish line. Loved the cold towel I was handed along with the gorgeous medal. Definitely will run this again.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    5

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    jhemond REPEAT RUNNER '17

    As a long time runner in the Florida Road Races, this race again showed why they are so good and successful. Even though the weather was warm, there was plenty … MORE

    As a long time runner in the Florida Road Races, this race again showed why they are so good and successful. Even though the weather was warm, there was plenty of water on the course and plenty of food and drinks at the finish.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    5

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    PenelopeRuns REPEAT RUNNER '17

    always a nice course, flat, easy run. 15k is perfect to fit in for training for a half. always a fantastic race. p.s. to new race director: DON'T CHANGE A … MORE

    always a nice course, flat, easy run. 15k is perfect to fit in for training for a half. always a fantastic race. p.s. to new race director: DON’T CHANGE A THING!

    DIFFICULTY
    3
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    5

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