Overall Rating
Overall Rating (6 Reviews)
4
(6 Ratings)  (6 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
1.8
SCENERY
4.2
PRODUCTION
3.8
SWAG
3.8
The St. Petersburg Distance Classic courses are a scenic tour through St. Pete, from the sparkling waterfront to beautiful historic neighborhoods, the trendy downtown, and the shaded Pinellas Trail – a rails-to-trails linear park. The Marathon course is USATF Certified and a Boston Qualifier. ALL four race courses are the … MORE
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Recent reviews

    daleann FIRST-TIMER '24

    What a beautiful course! Loved the early morning start before dawn and running as the sun rose. It was perfect weather. The race is easy to find, easy to get … MORE

    What a beautiful course! Loved the early morning start before dawn and running as the sun rose. It was perfect weather. The race is easy to find, easy to get to, easy to park, and a great run. The finishing medal is a nice addition to my collection. The post race activities are varied, entertaining and fun. If I could make one recommendation, it would be to corral runners either according to distance (marathon, half, 10k) or by estimated finishing time. Having all the runners together at the start was a little jumbled. However, the positive energy at the start line was electric. I loved it! Can’t wait until the race next February.

    DIFFICULTY
    1
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    5

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    Brasilman1 REPEAT RUNNER '24

    The organization, medals was great, I’m a participant since 2010, and I always appreciate running with this organization that offer so many programs to enter with lower prices, following the … MORE

    The organization, medals was great, I’m a participant since 2010, and I always appreciate running with this organization that offer so many programs to enter with lower prices, following the shirts and after finish line with a good party. Thank you!

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    5
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    jwhenneberger FIRST-TIMER '24

    Flat reasonably fast course. Lots of turns. Enough water stops. Wish they could avoid the one stretch of race that is on pavers - tough on ankles. Critical turn for … MORE

    Flat reasonably fast course. Lots of turns. Enough water stops. Wish they could avoid the one stretch of race that is on pavers – tough on ankles. Critical turn for half vs full marathon not absolutely fully manned and marked.
    I would run this again.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    3
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    3

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    BrianNashua FIRST-TIMER '24

    Race was a good course, and generally well organized, but the water stop management was the worst I have seen in 90 races. Most of the water stops after mile … MORE

    Race was a good course, and generally well organized, but the water stop management was the worst I have seen in 90 races. Most of the water stops after mile 8 had no water, and some had no water or gatorade.

    DIFFICULTY
    3
    PRODUCTION
    2
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    3

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    MrMike REPEAT RUNNER '23

    The timing was spot on. Nice race course. Nice snacks for sure at the after-party, including beer. The awards were very nice and they gave away a good Finisher Medal. MORE

    The timing was spot on. Nice race course. Nice snacks for sure at the after-party, including beer.

    The awards were very nice and they gave away a good Finisher Medal.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    4

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    todd17406 FIRST-TIMER '23

    Fast and flat course in beautiful St. Petersburg if the weather cooperates. 2023 brought mid-sixties with very windy conditions. 20 mph headwinds were rough, but they became tailwinds returning to … MORE

    Fast and flat course in beautiful St. Petersburg if the weather cooperates. 2023 brought mid-sixties with very windy conditions. 20 mph headwinds were rough, but they became tailwinds returning to the finish! Super nice husband/wife team coordinate this event. Starts running along the Tampa Bay with some beautiful neighborhood homes. About mile 10 to 23 is on the Pinella bike trail. Appreciate not having to fight traffic, but gets kinda lonely. RD said they’re planning on having live music on the trail next year, which will be an upgrade. Very well organized with water stations and Police at every questionable intersection. Packet pickup location was a little frustrating as it’s at a park and the address given isn’t real clear. I found it, but had to help several others stumbling around as I did searching for the small tented location outside in a large park area. Overall…..definitely a nice way to knock out FLA if you’re going after the states!

    DIFFICULTY
    1
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    3

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