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

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

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

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.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results