The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association and the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA distributed hundreds of pairs of free Nike running shoes to young people participating in the 2009 Let Me Play Kids Running Program. Included in the distributions were the children at Rampello Downtown Partnership who received their shoes Feb. 13. ...more

March 4, 2009

On Feb. 21, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, C.E. Mendez Foundation and University of Tampa hosted the 19th running of the Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic at the university's Art & Polly Pepin Stadium. The event is for children ages 2 to 10, and rather than being a competition, the run focuses on participation and education. Every child received the number 1 as their race number, a race packet full of goodies, a Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic Race T-shirt and, after crossing the finish line, a Finisher's Medal. The more than 1,400 kids ran distances according to their age. ...more

March 4, 2009

Cars and runners don't mix, which is why Bayshore Boulevard and several other downtown streets will be barricaded this morning for the Gasparilla Distance Classic. Sunday won't be any better, with the Gasparilla Marathon winding through downtown. ...more

February 28, 2009

Cars and runners don't mix, which is why Bayshore Boulevard and several other downtown streets will be barricaded Saturday morning for the Gasparilla Distance Classic. Sunday won't be any better, with the Gasparilla Marathon also winding through downtown. ...more

February 27, 2009

RUNNING Sunday Clearwater Halfathon and 5-Miler www.clearwaterhalf.info ...more

January 17, 2009

The Tampa Tribune RUNNING Jan. 17 8th Annual Bolt Run 5 mile, 5K ...more

January 10, 2009

RUNNING Jan. 17 8th Annual Bolt Run 5 mile, 5K ...more

January 3, 2009

Every runner needs a little inspiration, whether they're getting ready for their first or 50th road race ...more

January 31, 2008

Perhaps no two things matter more to marathon runners than finishing the race and finding out how much time they took to run the course. ...more

January 24, 2008

Saturday's winners of the St. Pete Beach Classic 10-kilometer road race used the foggy event as a tune-up for an even bigger event. Women's champion Dana Parrot of Tampa has her sights set on next month's Gasparilla Distance Classic while men's titlist Craig Schmidt of Zephyrhills is aiming for the St. Anthony's Triathlon in April. ...more

January 20, 2008