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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 6, 20277:20 AM | $40$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 20277:20 AM | $80$85 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Festival Ticket | – | Mar 6, 20277:40 AM | $30 | – |
| St Pete Running Co 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 20277:50 AM | $35$60 after Feb 28, 2027 | – |
| Leprechaun Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 6, 20277:58 AM | $25$40 after Feb 28, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $80, entry is about 23 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Florida runs 2:18:45, about 10:35 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:25:55 and men in 2:07:02.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:20 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33715
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Junction 311 Endurance Sports) for Florida Shamrock Distance Classic. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:39 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:22, and half the field in 2:10:17; the last tenth came in after 2:48:35.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:41 or better, the top quarter in 55:36, and half the field in 1:03:30; the last tenth came in after 1:22:40.
At the 2026 St Pete Running Co 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 20:29 or better, the top quarter in 24:02, and half the field in 27:48; the last tenth came in after 44:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:19:38 | 1:47:36 |
| 20-29 | 1:36:45 | 1:28:09 |
| 30-39 | 1:35:48 | 1:26:20 |
| 40-49 | 1:45:20 | 1:27:00 |
| 50-59 | 1:50:40 | 1:48:06 |
| 60-69 | 2:10:24 | 1:52:23 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:25:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 132 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 260 to 521 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:05:40 to 2:10:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 521 (+46%) | 2:10:17 | under 1:41:39 | 1:17:46 |
| 2025 | 357 (+32%) | 2:07:00 | under 1:42:12 | 1:19:12 |
| 2024 | 270 (-4%) | 2:16:55 | under 1:45:11 | 1:20:03 |
| 2023 | 281 (+8%) | 2:26:24 | under 1:55:03 | 1:26:25 |
| 2022 | 260 | 2:05:40 | under 1:41:25 | 1:21:30 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Florida half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:54:22, against 1:58:19 in a typical Florida half marathon, so times here run 3 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Florida Shamrock Distance Classic cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Thursday, March 26, 2026. 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM. The Running Center – Tampa. 14427 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33618. Friday, March 27, 2026. 1:00 PM – 5:45 PM. St Pete Running Company. 6986 22nd Ave North. Saint Petersburg, Florida 33710…
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Directions. Race Location: Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715. Fort De Soto Park is located at the southern end of Pinellas County and is easily accessible from any direction. From Interstate 275, watch for…
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Green means “GO!” at the Shamrock Distance Classic Halfathon, 10K & 5K. This may this be your lucky PR race due to the fast and flat courses at historic Fort De Soto Park.