Race Info

Registration and Packet Pickup

There will be 5 packet pickups at Fit2Run in St. Petersburg and Tampa the week before the race. Dates and times will be e-mailed to you and also posted on Facebook.

There will be Race Day registration and packet pickup, though we encourage you to pick up prior to Race Day to avoid long lines.

Race Day Schedule

5:30 a.m.	Race-day Registration / Packet Pickup opens at Coachman Park
6:35 a.m.	Early start of Marathon and Halfathon fitness walkers
7:00 a.m.	Wheelchair start
7:05 a.m.	Start of Clearwater Marathon, Halfathon, 5-miler, and 5K Fitness Walk
8:45 a.m.	Clearwater 5-Miler overall and age-group awards
9:30 a.m.	Clearwater Halfathon overall awards
9:45 a.m.	Clearwater Halfathon age-group awards
11:00 a.m.	Clearwater Marathon overall awards
11:30 a.m.	Clearwater Marathon age-group awards
1:30 p.m.	Finish Line closes

Start / Finish

All events start at Coachman Park on Clearwater’s downtown waterfront

Distances

Ultra 50K (31.1 miles)
Marathon (26.2 miles)
Halfathon (13.1 miles)
5-Miler
5K Fitness Walk (3.1 miles)

Directions

The start / finish line is easily accessible at Clearwater’s waterfront, by taking State Road 60 (Gulf to Bay) west, bearing right onto Cleveland Street, to the bay. If you get onto Clearwater Causeway to Clearwater Beach, you’ve gone too far!

Course Limits

Clearwater 50K Ultra: The finish line will be open for 7 hours from the 7:05 a.m. start, and the course will open to traffic based upon that pace. For instance, athletes should be at the midpoint by 10:35 a.m. Athletes slower than that will need to move to the sidewalks and adhere to all pedestrian laws. Ultra athletes anticipating a finish time beyond 7 hours MUST start early at 6:35 a.m., which increases total finish time to 7.5 hours. Please visit our Walkers page for more info on our early starts.

Ultramarathoners need to reach mile 16.5 within 4 hours of the start, a pace of 14:30, in order to run the 4.8 extension to complete the 50K mileage. Ultra athletes reaching mile 16.5 after 4 hours will not be allowed to complete the extension and will be directed to finish the 26.2 marathon.

Clearwater Marathon finish line will be open for 6 1/2 hours from the 7:05 a.m. start, and the course will open to traffic based upon that pace. For instance, athletes should be at the midpoint by 10:20 a.m. Athletes slower than that will need to move to the sidewalks and adhere to all pedestrian laws. Fitness walkers anticipating a finish time beyond 6 1/2 hours MUST start early at 6:35 a.m., which increases total finish time to 7 hours. Please visit our Walkers page for more info on early starts.

The Clearwater Halfathon course will be open based on a 3.5 hour pace from the 6:35 am early start. Course will open to traffic based on that pace . For instance, participants should be at the midpoint by 8:35 a.m. Participants slower than that need to move to the sidewalks and adhere to normal pedestrian laws.

Course Profiles

Clearwater Ultra 50K course information will be posted soon. We are in the process of measuring and certifying the course.

The Clearwater Marathon course is mostly flat, with two ascents in the first four miles over relatively tall (75′) bridges, one small bridge (25′) at about mile 14, and three small overpasses (25′) on the Pinellas Trail. It is a loop course showcasing our coastal lifestyle, eclectic communities, and the Pinellas Trail, our award-winning linear park.

The Clearwater Halfathon’s out-and-back course is mostly flat and aesthetically varied, while also challenging, due to the course passing over two significant bridges two times each. The high point for each bridge is just 74 feet above sea level, with the rest of the course totally flat.

The Clearwater 5-Miler course uses the same route as the Clearwater Halfathon, however, after crossing Clearwater Causeway to the beach, the Clearwater 5-Miler course returns to Coachman Park. This course is mostly flat, but offers two challenging ascents over the Clearwater Bridge.

The Clearwater 5K Fitness Walk course will depart Coachman Park and tour through downtown, with a challenging ascent over the Clearwater Bridge, a pleasant walk along the Clearwater Causeway to the turn-around, and a return trip back over the Clearwater Bridge to Coachman Park.

Course Highlights

All competitive events start 15 minutes before sunrise.
All courses tour through downtown Clearwater, over the Clearwater Bridge and the Clearwater Causeway.
Coachman Park is a beautiful setting to finish and celebrate each of our events.
Click here for a “Mile by Mile” overview of the Marathon course.
Click here for a “Mile by Mile” overview of the Halfathon course.
Check out each of our course maps for more precise routes.

No Strollers, Bicycles, Dogs

Our courses are sanctioned and insured through USATF for runners, joggers, and walkers ONLY. Strollers, skaters, skateboards and bicycles are NOT allowed on the course during our races.

Boston Qualifier

The Marathon course is accurately measured, USATF certified #FL13013EBM, and therefore a Boston Qualifier.

USATF Certification

Both courses have been precisely measured and documentation provided according to USATF requirements, certifying our courses as accurately measured.

Timing

Official results will be based on “Gun Time” as per USATF rules. Chip times will be posted for our athletes’ review, but NOT used for scoring.

Support

We offer Gatorade and water at numerous aid stations during each event. Athletes who feel they will need additional hydration than what we provide are welcome to make their own arrangements, such as carrying additional fluids or having friends meet them along the course.

Fresh Florida Oranges will also be available along the Clearwater Marathon and the Clearwater Halfathon courses.

Medical support is available from ambulances stationed along the course, and at the finish line. If you need medical assistance, the ambulances will be mobile and able to respond.

Weather Info

Average Low – 52°
Average High – 72°
Average Monthly rainfall – 1.99 ”
Sunrise: 7:20 a.m.

Start line Parking

There is ample parking located at Coachman Park and throughout downtown Clearwater.

Click here to view and print parking options in downtown Clearwater.

Post Race Pasta Party!

Celebrate your success at our super-fun post race party. Replenish with our delicious pasta and meatballs (vegetarian option available), beer, breakfast foods and fruits. Enjoy live music and vendors selling their wares. Stay around for the awards ceremony in case you win in your age group. You just may receive another medal or trophy!

Awards – Marathon

Gold running starfish medals for all Marathon finishers
Age Group Awards – 3 deep in standard 5 year age groups
Overall Male / Female Awards – 3 deep
Masters (40+) Male / Female Awards – 3 deep
Grandmasters (50+) Male / Female Awards – 3 deep

Awards – Halfathon

Gold running starfish medals for all halfathon finishers
Age Group Awards – 3 deep in standard 5 yr. age groups
Overall Male / Female Awards – 3 deep
Masters (40+) Male / Female Awards – 3 deep
Grandmasters (50+) Male / Female Awards – 3 deep

Awards – 5 Miler

Gold running starfish medals for all 5-Miler finishers
Age Group Awards – 3 deep in standard 5 yr. age groups
Overall Male / Female Awards – 3 deep
Masters (40+) Male / Female Awards – 3 deep
Grandmasters (50+) Male / Female Awards – 3 deep

Lodging Partner

Learn more by visiting our Travel page.

Information

Chris Lauber, Race Director
P.O. Box 47774
St. Petersburg, FL 33743-7774

E-mail: info@flroadraces.com
Web Site: www.ClearwaterDistanceClassic.com

Additional information regarding race logistics will be posted here as it becomes available.

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“What a totally awesome half marathon this morning! This is my 6th half marathon in 8 weeks and I have to say my FAVORITE!! It was my first Clearwater Half, but will by no means be my last. I will run it every year from now on!!!! Not only did we have perfect weather, the route was absolutely beautiful, the race staff was awesome and very friendly and the post race festivities were great! Thank you so much for a wonderful race!!!!
– Carol Nicholas, Lecanto, FL