With four competitive races and a non-competitive, untimed walkathon on a winter weekend on Floridas beautiful west coast, we invite athletes of all abilities to join us in celebrating a healthy, active lifestyle. All our races start and finish on Clearwaters downtown waterfront. Weather is typically ideal at this time of year in Florida for distance running and a mid-winter vacation.

Scenic, along waterways, through parks and beach communities, on paved Pinellas Trail, finishing bayside at Clearwater's downtown waterfront.

Mostly flat, except for 2 tall bridges (75 feet), 1 short bridge (25 feet), and 3 overpasses (25 feet).

USATF certified, and therefore a Boston Qualifier.

Clearwater Marathon (formerly the Florida Gulf Beaches Marathon)

Post-Race Review/ Results

Kevin Brinegar passes the injured favorite late then cruises to a win as the weather keeps times slow.

Kevin Brinegar won the Gulf Beaches Marathon in 2:38:55, while Lisa Valentine won her fourth consecutive women's title, finishing in 2:58:57.

Alaskan overcomes wind

Tierra Verde's Lisa Valentine captured her fourth consecutive Florida Gulf Beaches Marathon title.

Valentine Wins Gulf Beaches For Fourth Straight Time

Human Interest Story

Joe Burgasser and Lisa Valentine train together for the Florida Gulf Beaches Marathon.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results