Fort De Soto Distance Classic
Race Information
Kick off your race season at historic Fort De Soto Park with a 15K, 10K, or 5K – a distance for every runner and walker. As the sun rises, the start is underway! And when you finish, you can then celebrate your effort and the start of Tampa Bay's running season with good food, great craft beer, and awesome music.
Florida Road Races, "Where Running and Fun Meet"! Fort De Soto Park has been named “America’s Top Beach” by TripAdvisor several times over the years citing a “spectacular combination of soft white sand, calm, clear water, and a laid-back atmosphere.”
Related Events
Did you know that this race is part of a series of runs? If you like this race you may want to run one of the following Florida Road Races events.
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