2009 Rules and Requirements
Registration Waiver must be signed – the waiver can be found at the bottom of registration form (if participant is under 18 years old, parent or guardian must sign the release).
Age Requirements:
Marathon : At least 16 years old
Half-Marathon: At least 14 years old
Team Relay: At least 14 years old
15K: No age restrictions
5K: No age restrictions
Race numbers and Timing Chips are required for all races.
Refunds or transfers of registration are not allowed for the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K or Tampa's Gasparilla Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay. If you are unable to run the race you registered for due to medical reasons, you may downgrade to a shorter distance. There is no charge for downgrading, however, you will not receive a refund for the difference in entry fee. You MUST contact the race office via writing (email or us mail) by February 13, 2009 to request a race change. If you participate in a race you are NOT registered for, you will NOT be eligible for overall and age group awards.
If you are registered for Tampa's Gasparilla Marathon and have a medical condition or injury that will prevent you from running, you MUST contact the race office via writing (email or us mail) by February 13, 2009 to request a race change (marathon to half marathon-you will not receive a refund for the difference in entry fee) or deferment. If you participate in a race you are NOT registered for, you will NOT be eligible for overall and age group awards.
If you need to make a change in your your registration, please submit a request to the GDCA office via email: gdca.information@verizon.net. Race registration changes will not be made over the phone.
If you have race registration corrections, please contact the GDCA office immediately via email: gdca.information@verizon.net.
Register by Mail:
To register by mail, please click on the 2008 registration form link to print a registration form.
Mail to:
GDCA
PO Box 1881
Tampa , Fl. 33601
Mailed entries must be received by February 13, 2008. Entry forms received after February 13 will NOT be processed. Email confirmations will be sent to those providing email address beginning in early-February.