Top of the Morning to You!
DATE: SATRUDAY, MARCH 4, 2023
PLACE: FT. DE SOTO PARK
START TIMES:
HALFATHON: 7:05 a.m.
10K & 5K: 7:25 a.m.
Green mean “GO!” at the Shamrock Distance Classic Halfathon, 10K & 5K. This may be your lucky PR race due to the fast and flat courses at historic Fort De Soto Park.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I think you and the volunteers did a great job hosting the race on Saturday. The safety measures that were put in place were very well thought out.”
– Cheryl Costello
PACKET PICKUP:
Thursday, March 2
3:00 PM – 5:45 PM
The Running Center – Tampa
14427 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
Friday, March 3
1:00 PM – 5:45 PM
St. Pete Running Company
6986 22nd Ave North
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33710
Saturday, March 4 (Race Morning)*
5:30 – 6:45 AM
Ft De Soto Park
About the Shamrock Distance Classic Halfathon, 10k & 5k
With a distance for every level of runner and walker, the Shamrock Distance Classic offers a fun, yet competitive race as we wind down our race season before the heat of Florida summers.
An early morning start, coinciding with a spectacular sunrise, gets you running while it’s still cool and breezy. Though you are never running on the sand, you can see Fort De Soto’s award-winning beach from various points along the course.
Depending on which distance you run, you’ll get to experience the natural beauty of the park – a gorgeous view of the Sunshine Skyway from East Beach, the remains of the historic fort which dates back to 1898, and a shady nature trail through Arrowhead Park.
IMPORTANT: The gate to Fort De Soto Park closes precisely at 7:00 a.m. This ensures that the race course is closed to traffic for your safety and protection. We do not want cars on the course when you are running or walking. A deputy will be stationed at the entrance and will not let you in; don’t be late! The gate will reopen at 9:00 a.m.

We’re located in the beautiful Tampa Bay area, staging races in St. Petersburg, Fort DeSoto Park, and Madeira Beach to Largo.
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Join us at our 2022-23 events
Florida Halloween Distance Classic
Halfathon, 10K & 5K
Oct. 30, 2022
Fort De Soto Park
Florida Holiday Distance Classic
Halfathon & 10K
Dec. 11, 2022
Madeira Beach to Largo
St. Petersburg
Distance Classic:
Marathon, Halfathon, 10K, 5K
Feb. 12, 2023
Downtown St. Pete
Florida Shamrock Distance Classic
Halfathon, 10K, 5K
March 4, 2023
Fort De Soto Park