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Registration Still Open for the Gasparilla Distance Classic

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Online registration is open until Feb. 19 or event sells out. A few spots have opened up in the Michelob Ultra Challenges on a first-come basis.

TAMPA – Registration is still open for the Gasparilla Distance Classic.

The races, to be run Feb. 26 and 27 in Tampa, include 5K, 8K, 15K and half-marathon events. Events also include the Michelob Ultra Challenge, which consists of running the 15K & 5K on Saturday and on Sunday, the Half Marathon & 8K – 30-plus miles over two days. Because of injury deferrals, some spots have opened up in the Ultra Challenges. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, established in 1978, is a nonprofit organization dedicated specifically to raising funds for charitable youth organizations and running programs in the Tampa Bay area. Its mission is carried out through the administration of the annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend and Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic. Since the first running of the Gasparilla Distance Classic in February, 1978, a total of $4.4 million has been donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa, Girls Inc. of Pinellas, the Friends of Tampa Parks & Recreation and youth running related programs.

For information about the Gasparilla Distance Classic, or to register, go to tampabayrun.com.

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