Registration has not yet been made available online for the 2009 Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K and Tampa's Gasparilla Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay. To take advantage of Internet registration, you must have a MasterCard, Visa or American Express.
If you register by mail or online, you MUST pick up your T-shirt and packet 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. 28, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration confirmation will be sent via email to all of those who registered for the 2009 events and provided a valid email address. Email confirmations will be sent beginning February 9, 2009.
If an email address is not given, a confirmation will not be provided.
2009 Rules and Requirements
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 in 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. If you require a race change, you MUST contact the race office via writing (email or us mail) by February 13, 2009.
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.