St Petersburg Running - Race Schedules, Running News, and Race Rankings
Welcome to the St Petersburg running home page! This site is designed to give you the information you need to make your racing experience a great one. Whether it be a 5k, 10k, marathon or more, the links above will direct you to race calendars, rankings, and ratings for all of your local St Petersburg events. You can help us out by rating your favorite (and least favorite) St Petersburg races to help determine which races rank the highest in St Petersburg, in the state of Florida and in the nation.
Local Race Info
Area Stats
Total Races: 153
Scheduled Races: 57
May Races: 21
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Upcoming Races in St Petersburg
- NR - 5K4Q, Ruskin, FL
- 75 - US Secret Service 5k , Tampa, FL
- NR - Lizard Tail 5k, Tampa, FL
- NR - IMG Academies 5k, Bradenton, FL
- 78 - Sammy's Run 5k, Sarasota, FL
- 65 - Pier 60 - Race 1 5k, Clearwater, FL
- 62 - Beach To Bayou 5k, Tarpon Springs, FL
Florida Running News
Runner completes half-marathon for sister
4/29/2012 - Sun-Sentinel
Dara Squires was not about to fall short of her goal.
4/29/2012 - Sun-Sentinel
Dara Squires was not about to fall short of her goal.
Winter Park man places in top 100 of Boston Marathon
4/16/2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Two other Central Floridians finished in under 3 hours.
4/16/2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Two other Central Floridians finished in under 3 hours.
St. Patrick's Day provided options for distance runners
3/25/2012 - Tallahassee Democrat
Tallahassee distance runners enjoyed a choice of two races on the roads last Saturday - St. Patrick's Day
3/25/2012 - Tallahassee Democrat
Tallahassee distance runners enjoyed a choice of two races on the roads last Saturday - St. Patrick's Day
Winter Park Road Race turns 35
3/14/2012 - Winter Park/Maitland Observer
In June of 1978, former Orlando resident Dave Reinhart took to the pavement and ran in a newly minted local race meant to raise money for a scholarship fund.
3/14/2012 - Winter Park/Maitland Observer
In June of 1978, former Orlando resident Dave Reinhart took to the pavement and ran in a newly minted local race meant to raise money for a scholarship fund.
Top St Petersburg Area Races
- 96Gasparilla Classic 15K, Tampa
- 95Gasparilla Classic 5K, Tampa
- 94Women's Running Magazine Half Marathon, Saint Petersburg
- 92Gasparilla Half Marathon, Tampa
- 92Rock 'n' Roll St. Pete Half Marathon, Saint Petersburg
- 90Miles for Moffitt 5k, Tampa
- 89St. Pete Times Turkey Trot 5k, Clearwater
- 89First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon, Sarasota
- 88Gasparilla 5+3k, Tampa
- 88Iron Girl 5k, Clearwater
National Running News
The science behind runner's high
5/8/2012 - The Herald-Tribune
Ferrets don't often figure in studies of exercise, perhaps because they don't exercise much.
5/8/2012 - The Herald-Tribune
Ferrets don't often figure in studies of exercise, perhaps because they don't exercise much.
In Hopkinton, beating heat on everyone's mind
4/17/2012 - The Boston Globe
As he lay on the infield grass of Hopkinton High School's baseball field - an athlete's village for the 27,000 runners in Monday's Boston Marathon - Michael Graham stared at the sky, incredulous at how clear it was.
4/17/2012 - The Boston Globe
As he lay on the infield grass of Hopkinton High School's baseball field - an athlete's village for the 27,000 runners in Monday's Boston Marathon - Michael Graham stared at the sky, incredulous at how clear it was.
Ridiculously Photogenic Guy' picture from 10k race goes viral
4/6/2012 - Yahoo!
It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you look when they take your picture.
4/6/2012 - Yahoo!
It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you look when they take your picture.
Micah True's death clouds future of ultra-marathon
4/3/2012 - Associated Press
A wanderer of sorts, ultra-marathoner Micah True was always looking for what friends described as "a right path in life" - from his early days as a professional fighter to the time he spent in Hawaii running trails and living in a cave.
4/3/2012 - Associated Press
A wanderer of sorts, ultra-marathoner Micah True was always looking for what friends described as "a right path in life" - from his early days as a professional fighter to the time he spent in Hawaii running trails and living in a cave.
Ready to run your first marathon? Here is what you need to know
3/23/2012 - NY Daily News
Marathon training takes strength -- both mental and physical -- and dedication to your goals
3/23/2012 - NY Daily News
Marathon training takes strength -- both mental and physical -- and dedication to your goals
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