The half marathon will start at 6 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23. Participants will be placed based on projected finish time. All challenge races have sold out. ABC Action News reporter Michael Paluska ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Racers are gearing up to participate in this weekend's Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic as it takes over downtown Tampa. The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, which ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Runners will be taking over the streets of Tampa for the Gasparilla Distance Classic and the city is expecting thousands to attend. Officials said they expect more than 150,000 ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic brought out more runners than the event has ever seen before, with 2,100 more runners participating this year, compared to 2024.

There's also live music performances all day. Kids can get in on the pirate fun, too, during the family-friendly Children's Gasparilla parade held the weekend before the Parade of Pirates.

Upon arrival to picturesque Gasparilla Island, the Gasparilla Inn and Club is centrally located for shopping, dining and an array of recreation, including golf, tennis, working out and swimming.

TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — Thousands of people are getting ready to run the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic races this weekend. All runners have their own story as to why, whether they are ...