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What's so great about the St. Pete Beach Classic?

We do lots of things different than most other running races.

First of all:

• Beach Party
• Bonfire
• Certified course distances
• Great post-race food (not just bananas and bagels)
• Tons of volunteers
• Great community sponsors
   

Additionally:

• We give awards 5 deep in 5-year age groups starting with 9 & under and going to 75+
   
• The t-shirts are long sleeved tech shirts and have a design done by a local artist (the awards are framed re-productions of original art done by the same artist).
   
• There are finishers medals for the Half and Trio.
   
• Awards for the Duo and Trio are first place only and will include something in addition to the award – it looks like an Air-Sports watch and possibly sunglasses.
   

AND with the addition of the Half Marathon

• We are adding a day to the expo.
   
• Moving our traditional beach party and bonfire to Saturday night.
   
• We will also have a party with a live band on Friday night.
   
• All events are on the Sirata property and the races start and finish there as well.
   
• Staying at the Sirata will get you a $30 credit on you bill for showing a race registration confirmation at check in and we've worked out great rates there as well.

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Schedule

Friday, January 13, 2012

11 AM Expo and Registration Opens

5:30-7 PM Sponsor/Supporter Reception

7 PM Expo/Registration Closes, Concert/Beach Party begins

Saturday, January 14, 2012

6 AM Expo / Race Day Registration Opens

7:30 AM 5K Start

8:30 AM 10K Start

8:45 AM Kids Races

10:45 AM Awards/Post-race Party

5:00 PM Expo/Registration Closes

5:30 PM Pasta Dinner (St. Jude Hero's Reception)

7 PM Beach Party & Bonfire

Sunday, January 15, 2012

7 AM Half-Marathon Starts

10 AM Half-Marathon course closes

10:30 AM Awards/Post-race Party

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Course Info

Run along the fast, flat streets of St. Pete Beach Florida. Click to download a printable PDF of the course map.

Travel / Hotels

St. Pete Beach is one of the premier travel destinations in America. With beautiful beaches and top accommodations, St. Pete Beach is tropical paradise.

Come stay at the Sirata Beach Resort, our host hotel, and be located right in the heart of all the weekend's activities!

St. Pete Beach is located close to Tampa International Airport (TPA) as well as St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Area Info

Deemed the "Sunset Capital of Florida", St. Pete Beach rings in the beautiful sunsets by gathering to ring a bell every evening at sunset.

With an average high of 69^o F in mid-January, it is easy to feel why this beautiful Gulf Coast area is an athlete's paradise. Nestled on the Gulf Coast, St. Pete Beach has miles of beautiful white beaches. This destination offers a wide range of selections for accommodations which include luxury resorts, family owned hotels and quaint B&B's.

St. Pete Beach has so many activities that there isn't a reason to leave the island! Spend the day shopping the Corey Avenue District or Historic 8th Avenue in Pass-a-grille. Neighboring beach communities offer additional shopping experiences and are a short Beach Trolley ride away. Enjoy water sports like surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, parasailing and fishing. Take a dolphin sightseeing cruise or a sunset sail. Nearby attractions include museums and art galleries, such as the Salvador Dali Museum and Chihuly Glass Gallery. There are also natural attractions, such as the award winning Fort DeSoto Park.

Whether your style is to enjoy watersports, stretch out in the sun or investigate an old fort, we have it all!

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