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| Printable 2005 race application HERE. Race Details* 15K (9.3 miles) Gasparilla Distance Classic, SATURDAY, 7:30am: The 3rd largest 15K road race in the USA. In 2004, there were 3846 finishers at times from 46:37 (top male) and 55:20 (top female) up to ~3:45:00. Medals ARE awarded. MEN: Starting line at Brorein and Franklin streets. WOMEN: Start at Morgan and Cumberland streets. Finish line at the marina at the foot of the Platt Street Bridge. 5K (3.1 miles) SATURDAY, 9:30am: In 2004, there were 5930 finishers at times from 15:26 (top male) and 17:58 (top female) up to ~1:15:00. Medals ARE awarded. Start at Brorein and Tampa streets. Finish line at the marina at the foot of the Platt Street Bridge. Half Marathon (13.1 miles) SUNDAY, 6:00am: In 2004, there were 1114 finishers at times from 1:18 (top male) and 1:22 (top female) up to ~5:06. Medals are awarded. Brorein Street and Florida Avenue with the marathoners. Digital clocks and aid stations (water and Gatorade Thirst Quencher Lemon-Lime Flavor) are promised at every mile. Finish line is Bayshore Boulevard at Tarpon Dock. Course closes 7 hours after the start. Marathon (26.2 miles) Bank of America Marathon (formerly Hops Marathon), SUNDAY, 6:00am: In 2004, there were 1028 finishers at times from 2:34 (top male) and 2:54 (top female) up to ~7:25. Medals are awarded. Brorein Street and Florida Avenue with the half marathoners. Finish line is Bayshore Boulevard at Tarpon Dock. Course closes 7 hours after the start (16 min/mile minimum pace). Digital clocks and aid stations (water and Gatorade Thirst Quencher Lemon-Lime Flavor) are promised at every mile; Clif Shot gels at the 8, 16 & 22-mile marks. From www.marathonguide.com participant ratings for this marathon are: Organization rates 4.5 out of 5 stars; Course rates 4.5 out of 5 stars; Fans rate 3.5 out of 5 stars. See over 65 participant reviews of the race here. Jeep Liberty Challenge SATURDAY and SUNDAY: Complete the 5K, 15K, and the half marathon (25.5 miles total) over two days. Receive a Jeep Liberty Renegade Challenge Award and shirt to be mailed following race weekend. In 2004, there were 114 finishers with cumulative times from 2:31 (top male) and 3:03 (top female) up to 6:39. You will need to complete the 15K at a 12:50 pace to get to the group start of the 5K in two hours, but you are permitted to start the 5K later if necessary. PT Cruiser Challenge SATURDAY and SUNDAY: Complete the 5K, 15K, and marathon (38.6 miles total) over two days. Receive a Chrysler PT Cruiser Challenge Medallion and shirt to be mailed following race weekend. In 2004, there were 84 finishers with cumulative times from 4:35 (top male) and 5:28 (top female) up to 10:38. You will need to complete the 15K at a 12:50 pace to get to the group start of the 5K in two hours, but you are permitted to start the 5K later if necessary. Chick-fil-A Udder Half Marathon Team Relay: New in 2005, a team competition that will provide runners the opportunity to participate in the distance of their choice as individuals, but also enjoy the weekend with family members, co-workers or friends and compete as a team in the 15K, 5K and half marathon. A team will consist of three people and each team member will select one of the distances to run. The three finish times (15K, 5K & half marathon) of the individual team members will be combined for a team score. Team members will receive the same amenities as those participating as individuals and will also be given access to the catered and private Team Hospitality Tent on both the Bank of America 15K & 5K, and Bank of America Marathon & Half Marathon Race Days. *Please note much of the foregoing information was gleaned from the 2004 race information and is subject to change for 2005. Printable 2005 race application HERE.
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RACE RESULTS ARE HERE
(15K, 5K, TEAMS)
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