2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Registration & Information

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2024 PUBLIX GASPARILLA The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association is thrilled to welcome you to the 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic (PGDC) Race Weekend, the 2024 PGDC 15K & 5K and 2024 Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon & 8K on Sat. Feb. 24 and Sun., Feb. 25!

Please remember, the GDCA, established in 1978, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for non-profit charitable youth organizations and running programs in the Tampa Bay area.

Through the efforts of an all-volunteer and diverse board of directors and organizing committee, the organization’s mission is carried out through the administration of the annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend, produced in cooperation with the City of Tampa and, Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic, presented in partnership with the C.E. Mendez Foundation.

The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association takes great pride in its mission. Since the first running of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic in February 1978, $6.2 million has been donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, The Friends of Tampa Recreation, and youth non-profit and running-related programs throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Thank you to the City of Tampa, Publix Super Markets, C.E. Mendez Foundation, Gasparilla’s event sponsors, volunteers, and each of the 760,000+ participants that since 1978 have crossed the Finish Line!

BACK IN 2024...

• HOST HOTEL – EMBASSY SUITES - TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER • THE EMBASSY SUITES PRE-RACE PASTA DINNERS (FRI. & SAT.) • FITZ IS BACK AS THE 2024 PGDC RACE WEEKEND ANNOUNCER! • MEB KEFLEZIGHI APPEARANCES • PHOTOS WITH PEPPERJACK • THE ABC ACTION NEWS HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO, PRESENTED BY TAMPA WELL (DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY PICKLE BALL!) • ABC ACTION NEWS RACE WEEKEND LIVE STREAMING, PRESENTED BY WEST SHORE HOME • THE ABC ACTION NEWS MILITARY CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY WEST SHORE HOME – ALL ACTIVE, RETIRED & FORMER ABC ACTION NEWS MILITARY CHALLENGE, PRESENTED BY WESTSHORE HOMES, PARTICIPANTS, WILL RECEIVE SPECIALLY DESIGNED BIB NUMBERS! • BREATHABLE PERFORMANCE FABRIC FOR ALL 2024 PGDC 15K, 5K, HALF MARATHON & 8K GENDER SPECIFIC EVENT SHIRTS • BRIGHT BLUE PGDC RUNNING CAPS, PRESENTED BY PUBLIX FOR ALL 2024 PGDC REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (TO PICK-UP HATS, STOP BY THE PUBLIX EXPO BOOTH – RACE NUMBERS INCLUDE A HAT TEAR-OFF COUPON.) • UNIQUE AND COLORFUL 2024 PGDC 15K, 5K, HALF MARATHON & 8K FINISHER’S MEDALS • PGDC FINISHER’S TOWELS, PRESENTED BY PUBLIX FOR ALL 2024 PGDC 15K, 5K, HALF MARATHON & 8K FINISHERS • 2024 PGDC 15K, 5K, HALF MARATHON & 8K SUPPORTER MEDALS; “BECAUSE OF YOU, I CROSSED THE FINISH LINE!”, REPLICAS OF 2023 PGDC OFFICIAL FINISHER MEDALS • 2024 PGDC FINISHER’S MEDAL FINISH LINE RESULTS ENGRAVING • 2024 PGDC 15K, 5K, HALF MARATHON & 8K BIBBOARDS • Q105 POST-RACE CELEBRATION, PRESENTED BY MICHELOB ULTRA —TONY JANNUS PARK ACROSS FROM PUBLIX (ON LITTLE BAYSHORE BETWEEN PLATT ST. BRIDGE & BROREIN ST. BRIDGE) — SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT – LIGHTNING JACK JIMMY BUFFET COVER TRIO — SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT – GREG WHITE, JR.

• ZEPHYRHILLS NATURAL SPRING WATER ‘HALF-WAY THERE’ CELEBRATION AT THE 15K, 5K, HALF MARATHON & 8K COURSE MID-POINTS • ROOMS TO GO/PGDC REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS, PRESENTED BY ZEPHYRHILLS NATURAL SPRING WATER, SPECIAL K, KASHI, MICHELOB ULTRA, CHEEZ-IT , PRINGLES, MAHATMA & TILDA RICE FOR ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS • ASICS/PGDC PIRATE THEMED BRANDED APPAREL • RAYMOND JAMES CORPORATE & OPEN TEAM CHALLENGE

NEW IN 2024

• CHEEZ-IT 8K WALK • PEPPERJACK STUFFED ANIMAL IN PGDC BRANDED APPAREL • PGDC RACE WEEKEND SILENT AUCTION FEATURING SPORTS MEMBORABILIA Throughout this digital 2024 PGDC Registration Information, pages have been created to provide information for the 2024 PGDC Race Weekend Main Events & Runner Amenities. Each page is linked to additional information on RUNGASPARILLA.COM!

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Commemorate your refrigerator-worthy race Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic runners, hurry to your nearest retail location (or your smart device) to find your name and finish time inside an upcoming edition of the Tampa Bay Times:

Print edition | Wednesday, Feb. 28 Digital e-Newspaper * | Monday, Feb. 26 The Tampa Bay Times is available at Tampa Bay area Publix supermarkets and other retail locations.

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ABC ACTION NEWS FINISH LINE LIVE STREAM

ABC ACTION NEWS+ will cover all the race finishes in the 2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, capturing the racers crossing the finish line in the 5K, 8K, 15K and Half-Marathon LIVE on ABC ACTION NEWS+, ABC Action News.com and Mobile App, YouTube.com/abcactionnews and Facebook Live/ABCActionNews.

FINISH LINE LIVE STREAMING COVERAGE: Sat., Feb. 24, 2024 7-11:30 a.m.

Sun., Feb. 25, 2024 7a.m.-1:15 p.m.

LIVE COVERAGE: The Race Finish will be streaming live on ABC ACTION NEWS+, ABC Action News.com and Mobile App, YouTube.com/abcactionnews and Facebook Live/AbcActionNews.com FINISH LINE VIDEOS: PGDC Finish Line Videos will be available on ABCActionNews.com where Runners can view themselves finishing the race! Compliments of SPONSOR, to share with friends and family.

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2024 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Presale FinisherPix, the Official Photographers of the Gasparilla Distance Classic, is giving you the chance to order your photos now & save!

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FinisherPix is offering Presale Pricing for a 2024 PGDC Race Weekend FinisherPix Photo Pack in Digital Format during online registration. The FinisherPix Photo Pack includes ALL photos we identify of you in all digital formats (Basic Digital image, Digital images with Finish Time, Digital images in certificate format.) A link to download all images will automatically be emailed to you when photos are available online.

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The 2024 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic Kids will receive a 2024 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic Event Shirt, a Personalized Race Number, a 2024 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Classic Goody Bag and, a 2024 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Classic Finisher’s Medal.

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Bring the whole family for the much anticipated ABC Action News Health & Fitness Expo presented by TampaWell. This FREE event offers many opportunities to discover new products and services to enhance your wellness for 2024 and beyond!

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TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER FRI. FEB 23: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

SAT. FEB 24: 6 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Meet ABC Action News–WFTS personalities • Publix booth featuring Club Publix Giveaways, GreenWise Market smoothie samples, photo opportunities & more • Visit the Cigna Health Improvement Tour • Find your name on the 2024 PGDC Registered Participant’s Runner Wall • Meet Meb Keflezighi & Fitz Koehler PLUS appearances by PepperJack!

• Pickle Ball Demonstrations & opportunity to play • Check out the ASICS/PGDC Apparel FOR MORE INFO VISIT:

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2024 PGDC REUSABLE BAGS

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Q105 POST-RACE CELEBRATION & AWARDS PRESENTATION IS BACK! On both mornings, the entertainment begins at 9 a.m. AND the Michelob Ultra taps start flowing with MUCH more fun and music to follow. At 10 a.m., the door prize giveaways and at 11 a.m., the Overall Awards Presentation begin.

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Awards will be presented in the Awards will be presented in the following Publix Gasparilla Distance Clas- following Publix Gasparilla Half sic 15K & 5K categories: Marathon & 8K categories: • Top 5 Overall Male & Female

• Top 5 Overall Male & Female

• Top 5 Local Male & Female

• Top 5 Local Male & Female

• 1st Masters Male & Female

• 1st Masters Male & Female

• 1st Grand Masters Male & Female

• 1st Grand Masters Male & Female

• ABC Action News Military Challenge

• Michelob Ultra Challenge

• Ferman Automotive ‘Fittest Firm’ & • Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge Ferman Automotive Chevy Cruzin Crew • Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge Challenge Winning Teams will be • Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer announced.

• ABC Action News Military Challenge • Raymond James Corporate & Open Team Challenge winning teams will be announced on Sat. & Sun., but Team Awards will not be distributed during the Q105 Post-Race Celebration.

• Raymond James Corporate & Open Team Challenge Overall & Individual Awards will be personalized* and delivered to the winning Team Captains on or before April 15, 2024.

There will be NO double dipping in the Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters categories.

All results are USATF sanctioned and certified. *2024 PGDC Age Group Awards will be personalized and mailed no later than April 15, 2024

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SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION! During the 2024 PGDC Race Weekend, thousands of runners will step up to their Start Lines and head down Bayshore Boulevard for the Finish Line. They’ve trained for countless hours, and with the help of families and friends, crossed the Finish Line. They’ve been there for motivation and, if needed, to cook meals, do laundry, provide hydration and snacks or, say a few kind words.

The 2024 PGDC 15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K Supporter Medals are replicas of the official Finisher’s Medals and a way to say thank you! After crossing the Finish Line, present them with a 2024 PGDC Supporter Medal and say, “BECAUSE OF YOU, I CROSSED THE FINISH LINE...THANK YOU!” This will make them part of your celebration and your incredible experience!

2024 PGDC Supporter Medals - $10 per medal

2024 PGDC Support Medal Purchase Deadline - Feb. 5, 2024 When registering, purchase as many as you’d like Pre-Race and they’ll be available to you at the 2024 PGDC Finish Line Area.

ALREADY REGISTERED? CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE! 2024 PGDC Supporter Medals will be available for purchase during the ABC Action News Health & Fitness Expo, presented

by TampaWell ($15). Once purchased, GDCA Staff will deliver them to the designated 2024 PGDC Supporter Medal Race Day Finish Line Pick-Up location.

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The 2024 PGDC Weekend will once again include an individual military competition in the 15K, 5K, Half Marathon and 8K. The ABC Action News Military Challenge will be open to active, retired and former militray personnel.

BE SURE TO MARK THE APPROPRIATE ABC ACTION NEWS MILITARY CHALLENGE BOX WHEN REGISTERING ONLINE OR BY MAIL V I S I T R U N G A S PA R I L L A . C O M F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N

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February 24 & 25, 2024 Tampa, Florida For more information, visit publix.com/rungasparilla.

ARRRGH YOU READY TO RUN, WALK OR STROLL?

NEW IN 2024!

CHEEZ-IT 8K WALK The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association encourages the entire family to come out and participate in the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K featuring a dedicated Kashi 5K Walk, Special K 5K Stroller Roll and Cheez-It 8K Walk. Experience all the fun and excitement that Race Weekend has to offer and register today!

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Finish Line Engravers Celebrate your perseverance and pride with the help of Finish Line Engravers by personalizing your 2024 PGDC Finisher Medal (including multiple events and Challenges) with your name and net finish time.

After you complete your race(s), simply bring your medal(s) to the Finish Line Engravers trailer at the Runner Revive Area on the Platt Street Bridge and they will engrave it on the spot! When making your purchase, please designate the number you wish to engrave at $20 per medal.

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The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association is excited to offer 2024 PGDC Race Weekend BibBoards.

BibBoards have been designed for the 2024 PGDC 15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K Events.

NO PINS – NO HOLES – NO MAGNETS!

Pre-Purchase yours for $10 and pick-up during the ABC Action News Health & Fitness Expo, presented by TampaWell, or, if available, during the Expo for $12.

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ALREADY REGISTERED? CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events would not be what they are today without the thousands of volunteers that help us every year. If you are interested in being a Rooms To Go Volunteer please call: (813) 254-7866 or visit: RUNGASPARILLA.COM 32

Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water will be on-course to greet every 15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K registered participant at their respective Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water “Half-Way There” on-course locations.

At each of the following Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water “Half-Way There” On-Course Locations, Zephyrhills will enhance the runners’ and walker’s experience with colorful Zephyrhills Structure Signage and encouragement!

PGDC 15K – BAYSHORE BLVD & HAWTHORNE – LANDSIDE PGDC 5K – BAYSHORE BLVD. & OREGON – LANDSIDE HALF MARATHON – BAYSHORE BLVD. & CAROLINA – WATERSIDE 8K – BAYSHORE BLVD. & MASON/STOVALL – WATERSIDE

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Though not competing as a team, the company with the largest number of employee participants will be recognized in The Tampa Bay Times and during the Q105 15K & 5K Post-Race Awards Celebration, will receive the Ferman Automotive ‘Fittest Firm’ Award.

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Ferman Chevy Cruzin’Krewe Teams can consist of friends, family members, co-workers, service club members, running club members, church members, charity supporters…heck, anyone that wants to join in, have fun and register online to run or walk in one of the Race Weekend Events…the 15K, 5K, Half Marathon, and or 8K.

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FEB. 24 & 25, 2024 Companies, Running Clubs, family and friends can take their Race Weekend experience and performance to the next level by forming a team and participating in the Raymond James Corporate & Open Team Challenge.

The Raymond James Corporate & Open Team Challenges will each consist of four divisions: OPEN MEN, OPEN WOMEN, MIXED AND MASTERS MIXED. Corporate Teams must be comprised of three to five full-time employees of the sponsoring company. Open Teams must be comprised of three to five individuals.

For more information please visit: RUNGASPARILLA.COM or call (813) 254-7866

TEAM ENTRY FEES: 15K TEAMS.............................$450 5K TEAMS...............................$350 HALF MARATHON TEAMS........ $650 8K TEAMS...............................$400 15K, 5K, 8K & HALF MARATHON TEAMS In addition to the traditional race amenities, participants will receive the following: • Team Challenge Running Singlet that includes Team Challenge Artwork and Company Logo or Team Name • Gasparilla Pirate-Themed Socks • Access to private and catered Race Day Raymond James Team Challenge VIP Tent

PEPPERJACK’S KIDS Running Program

Get Kids Moving And Give Them The Means To Do It! Obesity in children and adolescents is a serious issue with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood.

Children’s lives can be impacted in a fun and enjoyable way by teaching the development of life skills resulting in their living a healthier, safe, and balanced life.

In 2024, 300 elementary and middle school-aged kids (4th thru 8th Grade) from inner-city and economically challenged neighborhoods throughout the Tampa Bay community are taking part in the Pepperjack’s Kids Running Program. Since November, the kids have participated in Tampa Parks & Recreation Department Staffed fitness drills and life skills training, introducing running as a lifestyle activity and the idea that being fit can be fun. In addition, they also learn more about goal setting, teamwork, problem solving, empathy and more.

The goal for the kids from the beginning…their carrot…if they attend all of the training sessions, attend school on a daily basis (no absences), have a good attitude, are polite, respectful, and helpful, and work as a team, on Sunday morning, Feb. 25, they, along with their coaches, chaperones, and volunteers, will be transported to Bayshore Boulevard to run the final two miles of the 2024 Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon, led by Olympian Meb Keflezighi.

Before heading down Bayshore Boulevard, Pepperjack Kids will touch the lives of thousands of Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon runners and walkers in the final two miles of their half marathon. The kids will cheer them on and give high fives as the participants pass by and provide a boost to get them to the Finish Line.

After making a HUGE impact on the 2024 Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Runners & Walkers, the Pepperjack’s Kids will experience Bayshore Boulevard and the feeling of crossing the 2024 Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Finish Line!

An early congratulations to the Pepperjack’s Kids Running Program kids, you’re almost there!!!

Thanks to Publix Super Markets, ASICS, Kellogg’s, and The Meb Foundation, each Pepperjack’s Kids Running Program participant will receive an ASICS Pepperjack’s Kids Running Program T-Shirt, ASICS Running Footwear and Gasparilla ‘Pirate’ Themed Running Socks.

The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association administers the Pepperjack’s Kids Running Program in cooperation with the Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept.

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