Florida Halloween Distance Classic: Halfathon, 10K, 5K - SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida - Running

The Florida Halloween Distance Classic: Halfathon, 10K, 5K is a Running race in SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida consisting of a Half Marathon and 5K and 10K.

Join us for a howling good time at the Halloween Halfathon, 10K & 5K Race, scheduled at our nation's favorite beach: Fort De Soto Park, just south of St. Petersburg. Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory!

Fort De Soto Park has been named America's Top Beach by TripAdvisory several times over the years. Citing a spectacular combination of soft white sand, calm, clear water and a laid-back atmosphere, the popular online travel network put the park's North Beach at the top of its annual best-of list, based on TripAdvisor's Popularity Index.

This pristine Pinellas County beach has also received top honors on an annual best-of list. In 2005, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, a.k.a. Dr. Beach, named Fort De Soto the nation's #1 Beach. The halfathon course starts with a loop for the first 5K before an out-and-back 10 mile tour of Ft. De Soto Park. The aforementioned 5K loop comprises the 5K race.

Both courses are located entirely in Ft. De Soto Park and run on paved trails and access roads. You will NOT be running on the sand. These are extremely flat and fast courses with no bridges, overpasses, or discernible inclines. They are accurately measured and certified by the USATF.