Marathon Details - St. Petersburg Marathon

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St. Petersburg Marathon & Halfathon, 10K, 5K

St. Petersburg, FL USA

February 11, 2024

http://www.StPetersburgDistanceClassic.com

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Name:	Chris Lauber
Address:	PO Box 74447 St. Petersburg, FL 33743-4447
Phone Number:	727 347-4440
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Reviews

Course 3.8

Organization 3.1

Spectators 2.3

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C. A. from United States (3/28/2023) "Good marathon but room for improvement." (about: 2023) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 St. Petersburg Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This is a good race in general, but the marathon is very small and it is definitely not a grand event as the emails or website portray. I liked the out and back course. Weather was extremely windy & cool on race day 2023 so it wasn't a beach weekend as hoped. There is no expo, just a bib pickup which was quick however, there were no signs, balloons or music leading you to it. There was only one race shirt with all races listed, instead of individual shirts for specific races. The course was nice but it was boring since there was no music. The volunteers were wonderful though! At the marathon turn around point, there was no timing mat or volunteer taking notes to record if a runner actually ran to the turn around; this allows for cheating on the course. The fluid stations started out stocked but after the turn around point in the marathon, the stations ran out of both Cups and Gatorade! Luckily in this marathon, I decided to carry my own bottle to refill but I have never experienced a marathon running out of cups. This was unacceptable for us marathoners and definitely reflects poorly on the race directors for not being prepared. Also, I would have liked to see course markers or a volunteer when the trail ended. Fortunately, a runner was ahead of me and showed me the way. Also, heard that the finish line clock went out which was unacceptable to those finishing at that point. However, the finish line woman announcer was spectacular. I appreciated the special marathon lanyard for the medal but didn't care for the dangling part at the bottom of the medal. The medal itself is the 'dangling' part so the extra attachment was gaudy and I don't believe it was an appropriate unisex finisher's medal. I loved the cold Diet Coke at the finish! Unfortunately, the pastries were Very stale. Didn't want the pasta meal but would have loved fresh bread, fresh bagels or salty snacks instead. There is room for improvement with this marathon.
Carol Greening from Sarasota, Florida (3/9/2020) "Great race and great venue!" (about: 2020) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 St. Petersburg Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 St. Pete is a city that has really been revitalized in the past 15 years. As such, this race does a great job of showcasing the city, as well as the award winning Pinellas rail to trail which is where you run the majority of the 2nd half of the marathon. The race is very well organized, and the director and his wife work tirelessly to ensure every athlete has a great racing experience, regardless of the distance run. There are good hotels to stay at near the race start and finish line, and there is also ample parking. The weather this year was perfect, which really helps when you are running a marathon, and the after party was also well above average, with hot pasta and free beer.
M. P. from District of Columbia (2/19/2020) "Scenic and well-organized race on a fast course" (about: 2020) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 St. Petersburg Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The race was well-organized, with a spacious start line and plenty of facilities. The course is beautiful, with a combination of coastal running and time on a mixed-use trail. The water stops were plentiful, and the post-race food and swag was good.
jim miller from Orlando (2/12/2020) "beautiful city and a course that encourage PRs" (about: 2020) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 St. Petersburg Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 YES, I am pleased and proud to be THE first to comment here on the 2020 run. ST. Pete is a beautiful city and this course starts and ends right alone the ocean and then through a beautiful neighborhood area before lots of miles on a flat out but verrry flat and shaded and no congestion with plenty of aid stations, before returning to a beautiful down town. Most impressive to me and this was my 176 marathon run - was the personal attention by Rya - race director's wife - who was verry helpful and attentive to me during the registration process, took time to chat and pix with me at 5am and then again, willing to spend time to hear my stories after the race; then add her daughter Lea who accepted my stupid mistake of losing my bib within the first 10 minutes 'no problem' and issuing me another...then to cross and find that the post race party, with great music, pasta and free flowing Mch Ultra alll made for a great day. the medal and T are also verry nice...Thank you RYA - see you next year!
S. G. from Florida (11/27/2019) "Scenic and fun" (about: 2019) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 St. Petersburg Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Great race, scenic course through St. Pete. Great post race food including hot pasta. ( I ran the half marathon.)

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C. A. from United States (3/28/2023) "Good marathon but room for improvement." (about: 2023) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 St. Petersburg Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This is a good race in general, but the marathon is very small and it is definitely not a grand event as the emails or website portray. I liked the out and back course. Weather was extremely windy & cool on race day 2023 so it wasn't a beach weekend as hoped. There is no expo, just a bib pickup which was quick however, there were no signs, balloons or music leading you to it. There was only one race shirt with all races listed, instead of individual shirts for specific races. The course was nice but it was boring since there was no music. The volunteers were wonderful though! At the marathon turn around point, there was no timing mat or volunteer taking notes to record if a runner actually ran to the turn around; this allows for cheating on the course. The fluid stations started out stocked but after the turn around point in the marathon, the stations ran out of both Cups and Gatorade! Luckily in this marathon, I decided to carry my own bottle to refill but I have never experienced a marathon running out of cups. This was unacceptable for us marathoners and definitely reflects poorly on the race directors for not being prepared. Also, I would have liked to see course markers or a volunteer when the trail ended. Fortunately, a runner was ahead of me and showed me the way. Also, heard that the finish line clock went out which was unacceptable to those finishing at that point. However, the finish line woman announcer was spectacular. I appreciated the special marathon lanyard for the medal but didn't care for the dangling part at the bottom of the medal. The medal itself is the 'dangling' part so the extra attachment was gaudy and I don't believe it was an appropriate unisex finisher's medal. I loved the cold Diet Coke at the finish! Unfortunately, the pastries were Very stale. Didn't want the pasta meal but would have loved fresh bread, fresh bagels or salty snacks instead. There is room for improvement with this marathon.
Carol Greening from Sarasota, Florida (3/9/2020) "Great race and great venue!" (about: 2020) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 St. Petersburg Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 St. Pete is a city that has really been revitalized in the past 15 years. As such, this race does a great job of showcasing the city, as well as the award winning Pinellas rail to trail which is where you run the majority of the 2nd half of the marathon. The race is very well organized, and the director and his wife work tirelessly to ensure every athlete has a great racing experience, regardless of the distance run. There are good hotels to stay at near the race start and finish line, and there is also ample parking. The weather this year was perfect, which really helps when you are running a marathon, and the after party was also well above average, with hot pasta and free beer.
M. P. from District of Columbia (2/19/2020) "Scenic and well-organized race on a fast course" (about: 2020) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 St. Petersburg Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The race was well-organized, with a spacious start line and plenty of facilities. The course is beautiful, with a combination of coastal running and time on a mixed-use trail. The water stops were plentiful, and the post-race food and swag was good.
jim miller from Orlando (2/12/2020) "beautiful city and a course that encourage PRs" (about: 2020) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 St. Petersburg Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 YES, I am pleased and proud to be THE first to comment here on the 2020 run. ST. Pete is a beautiful city and this course starts and ends right alone the ocean and then through a beautiful neighborhood area before lots of miles on a flat out but verrry flat and shaded and no congestion with plenty of aid stations, before returning to a beautiful down town. Most impressive to me and this was my 176 marathon run - was the personal attention by Rya - race director's wife - who was verry helpful and attentive to me during the registration process, took time to chat and pix with me at 5am and then again, willing to spend time to hear my stories after the race; then add her daughter Lea who accepted my stupid mistake of losing my bib within the first 10 minutes 'no problem' and issuing me another...then to cross and find that the post race party, with great music, pasta and free flowing Mch Ultra alll made for a great day. the medal and T are also verry nice...Thank you RYA - see you next year!
S. G. from Florida (11/27/2019) "Scenic and fun" (about: 2019) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 St. Petersburg Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Great race, scenic course through St. Pete. Great post race food including hot pasta. ( I ran the half marathon.)

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