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Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K
Saturday, February 28, 2009 |
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7:25a.m. |
15K Wheelchair Start
Little Bayshore (adjacent to Publix Super Markets)
Wheelchair participants and seeded athletes ONLY can access the 15K Start from the front by utilizing the Platt Street Bridge. |
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7:30a.m.
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15K Open Men and Women Start
Little Bayshore (adjacent to Publix Super Markets) ;Please access the 15K Start from the rear and by utilizing Brorein Street Bridge; adjacent to the Franklin Street Entrance of the Tampa Convention Center.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A SEPARATE START FOR 15K WOMEN. THOSE WOMEN WHO WOULD LIKE SPECIAL SEEDING SHOULD REGISTER BY MAIL AND INCLUDE A SEEDED NUMBER REQUEST. PLEASE INCLUDE BEST 15K FINISH TIMES.
SEEDED MEN & WOMEN ONLY WILL ACCESS THE 15K START FROM THE FRONT AND SHOULD UTILIZE THE SIDEWALKS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE PLATT STREET BRIDGE TO REACH THE FRONT OF THE PACK. |
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9:30a.m.
9:50a.m. |
5K Open Start
Little Bayshore (adjacent to Publix Super Markets) - 5K Runners should access the Start from the rear by walking over the Brorein Street Bridge to Bayshore and then to Platt Street. SEEDED MEN & WOMEN ONLY WILL ACCESS THE 5K START FROM THE FRONT BY FOLLOWING THE ABOVE START ACCESS DIRECTIONS AND THEN WALKING THROUGH THE PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS PARKING TO THE FRONT OF THE PACK.
Kellogg's Special K 5K Walk & Stroller Roll Start
Little Bayshore (adjacent to Publix Super Markets) - 5K Walkers and those participating with strollers and baby joggers should begin lining up on Bayshore Boulevard in front of Publix Super Markets. Directional signage will mark the appropriate lining up area on Bayshore.
5K Walkers should access Bayshore Boulevard by walking across the Brorein Street Bridge. Once the 5K Runners are off, 5K Walkers and Strollers will be walked to the 5K Start on Little Bayshore adjacent to Publix Super Markets. |
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15K & 5K Race Entry Fees |
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$30 through Sunday, February 15, 2009 (Online registration will be available until Sunday, February 22, 2009, but will be according to the Late Registration Fees - $35); $35 Race Weekend Late Regestration |
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5K Runners
5K Walkers & Stroller Roll |
$25 through Sunday, February 15, 2009 (Online registration will be available until Sunday, February 22, 2009, but will be according to the Late Registration Fees - $30); $30 Race Weekend Late Registration
Fees for adults and kids 5-years and older: $25 through Sunday, February 15, 2009 (Online registration will be available until Sunday, February 22, 2009, but will be according to the Late Registration Fees - $30); $30 Race Weekend Late Registration
5K Stroller Roll Kids 4-years and under: $5 per child through Sunday, February 15, 2009 (Online registration will be available until Sunday, February 22, 2009, but will be according to the Late Registration Fees - $10 per child); $10 Race Weekend Late Registration |
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15K & 5K Runner Premiums
Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K participants will receive an Official 2009 Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K T-Shirt, a 'single use' ChampionChipTiming Device, a Runner Goody Bag, Post-Race food and beverages, a personalized race results e-postcard (a valid email address MUST be provided with registration), and for those that cross the Finish Line, a 2009 Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K or 5K Finisher’s Medal.
5K Stroller Roll kids will all wear the #1 and upon crossing the Finish Line will be presented with a 2009 Special K Stroller Roll Finisher's Medal.
Complete Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K results will be featured in a Special Race Results Section of The Tampa Tribune on Monday, March 2, 2009.
15K & 5K Entry Requirements
All Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K and/or 5K participants MUST sign the Race Application Waiver
A Parent or Legal Guardian MUST sign the Race Application Waiver for participants under the age of 18
Stroller Roll kids must be registered and must wear their assigned number. Otherwise, Start access will be denied.
All Mail-in Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K Race Applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2009. DO NOT MAIL AFTER SUNDAY, February 15, 2009.
Entry forms received after January 27th will NOT be processed.
15K Wheelchair Division
Register for the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Wheelchair Division by MAIL ONLY. For additional information about qualifications, etc. for the 15K wheelchair division, please call (813) 254-RUNN (7866). Registration deadline: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2007. THERE WILL BE NO RACE WEEKEND WHEELCHAIR DIVISION REGISTRATION.
15K & 5K Packet Pick-Up
Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K Race Packet, T-shirt, ChampionChip and Race Number Pick-Up will take place during the 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo being held at the Tampa Convention Center – West Hall on Friday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 9, beginning at 6 a.m. |
ChampionChip
During the fall of 2007, it was announced that the 2008 Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K and Gasparilla Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay would be timed utilizing the new SAI Timing System. One of the attractive features of SAI Timing is that the ‘tags’ distributed to each runner are disposable and for one time use only.
Because of challenges that arose during the 2007 Honolulu Marathon, SAI Timing System’s creator David Simms, has recommended that so as not to risk the integrity and reputation of the 2008 Gasparilla Running Events, instead of utilizing SAI, we should remain with ChampionChip and thus Event Tech Timing will provide all timing for the 15K, 5k, Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay.
Thus, when registered runners and walkers pick-up their Runner Goody Bag, shirt and assigned race numbers, they will also be given the usual black ChampionChip. These chips should be affixed to the runner’s shoe and above all, and unless you are participating in either the Bud Light Challenge or Michelob Ultra Challenge, MUST be returned upon crossing the Finish Line. Challenge participants WILL return their ChampionChips on Sunday after completing the Gasparilla Marathon or Half Marathon.
As we approach Race Weekend, we ask for your patience and understanding and we can all look forward to utilizing the SAI Timing System in 2009! |