Flat, fast & scenic course with 15-miles on Tampa Bay that features quaint neighborhoods, Downtown Tampa & convenient spectator access.

Gasparilla Distance Classic

Human Interest Story

The tenth and final running of the Gasparilla Marathon had nearly ideal running conditions with temperatures in the mid-40s for the 6 am start unlike the previous nine years with hot humid weather or cold and windy conditions.

Conditions Ideal For Final Gasparilla Marathon Race

Post-Race Review/ Results

Wilson Chepkwony won the tenth and final Gasparilla Marathon after running a race the weekend before in Jacksonville Florida and traveling more than 24 hours in bus to hop in a plane to fly to Florida. He won by more than five minutes.

Long Journey Ends With Victory In Gasparilla Marathon For Wilson Chepkwony

Lieutenan Colonel Sam Armwood ran the last Gasparilla Marathon on a treadmill while stationed in Afghanistan. He planned to join his wife, Amy, for the race but was deployed with the Air Force in January.

Deployed But Not Deterred, Marathoner Runs Overseas Route

Wilson Chepkwony won the overall marathon title at the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa Bay just seven days after running a marathon in Jacksonville. His winning time of 2 hours 24 minutes and 48 seconds was seven minutes slower than his time from one week ago.

Chepkwony, Gacek Win Gasparilla Marathon

Bring it back, Rock 'N' Roll or someone!!

A fun small marathon; a shame to see it go.

It was a perfect day for the final voyage

Outside of the course, there's room to improve

Count me in for the 2010 Challenge again.

Half Marathoner: Nice course, well organized

Nice, flat course, but the weather was terrible

There's nothing special about the Gasparilla Half.

Well organized event with great volunteers

good, flat course and organization; very fun

I could not have asked for a better first marathon

Great race; please change the 6-mile headwind

THE BEST FOR RUNNERS; GREAT FOR SPECTATORS

I loved this event - Keep up the good work

Great race - would only change a few things

A great race and the perfect winter getaway

First full marathon - thought it was great

Overall a very well organized and fun race!

Fast Course, Great City for Feb. Marathon

Nice city, scenic course, fast, well-organized

This race was great, but the weather was horrible.

Weather Didn't Cooperate, but a Great Race

Marathon was one of the safest races I've run

Gasparilla Distance Classic

Marathon Results