Registration fees for the races will increase after Jan. 12.

TAMPA – Registration is open for the Gasparilla Distance Classic races that will be run Feb. 24-25.

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.

The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association takes great pride in its mission. Since the first running of the Gasparilla Distance Classic in February, 1978, $5.1 million has been donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, the Friends of Tampa Recreation and youth running related programs.

Athletes of all levels can take on the 15k, 5k, half marathon, 8k, Michelob Ultra challenges, 5k walk, 5k stroller races, and more! Prize purses for various races and categories total over $40,000. Register online at tampabayrun.com. Register soon. Spaces are running out in some of the races and prices go up after Jan. 12.

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