Creatures of the Bay 5K Presented by Pinellas Run Club & Fit2Run, The Runner's Superstore 2026
- Date
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Saint Petersburg, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $27.50 on Oct 29, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K (Timed) | 5K | Oct 29, 20266:00 PM | $25$27.50 after Oct 29, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $27.50 on Oct 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 28, then $27.50 until Oct 29.
Online registration closes Oct 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Saint Petersburg runs 36:56, about 11:53 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:23 and men in 31:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the 5K (Timed) starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
222 22nd Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 29 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 222 22nd Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 29, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Creatures of the Bay 5K Presented by Pinellas Run Club & Fit2Run, The Runner's Superstore?
- Thursday, October 29, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $27.50 on Oct 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 222 22nd Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712.
From the organizers
Join us on
Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 6PM
to creep & crawl down the Pinellas Trail from 3 Daughters Brewing Co. and back, for this Halloween themed 5K presented by Pinellas Run Club & Fit2Run, The Runner's Superstore!
This race will benefit the Big Bill Foundation, as well as the PRC Beacon. These non-profit organizations are focused on health and community building, especially through running.
Entry includes:
A chip timed bib,
A tote bag that you can customize with our onsite heat press,
A free drink from 3 Daughter's Brewing Co.,
and more!
Before and after you run, peruse the fantastic Vendor Village with our amazing sponsors!