St. Pete Beach Classic 2027 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, January 16 to 17, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- St. Pete Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $95 on Oct 11, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 767 finished the 5K in 2024, and this year's cap is 750.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jan 16, 2027 | ||||
| 10K & 5K Challenge | 10K | Jan 16, 20277:00 AM | $90$95 after Oct 11, 2026 | 170 |
| Al Johnson 10K | 10K | Jan 16, 20277:00 AM | $60$65 after Oct 11, 2026 | 689 |
| Super 3 Distance Challenge | 5K | Jan 16, 20277:00 AM | $170$180 after Oct 11, 2026 | 125 |
| Kids' Classic Fun Dash | Kids | Jan 16, 20278:45 AM | Free | 125 |
| Wendy Johnson 5K | 5K | Jan 16, 20279:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 11, 2026 | 750 |
| Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 | ||||
| St. Pete Beach Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 17, 20276:45 AM | $85$90 after Oct 11, 2026 | 1,200 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $95 on Oct 11, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K & 5K Challenge: $90 until Oct 10, then $95 until Dec 16, then $100 until Jan 16.
- Al Johnson 10K: $60 until Oct 10, then $65 until Dec 16, then $70 until Jan 16.
- Super 3 Distance Challenge: $170 until Oct 10, then $180 until Dec 16, then $200 until Jan 16.
- Kids' Classic Fun Dash: Free until Jan 13.
Online registration closes Jan 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $85, entry is about 31 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the 10K & 5K Challenge starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (3 years)Wendy Johnson 5K
Maddie Zolfo Half Marathon
St Pete Running Company 10K
Aggregated from official results (Event Technical Services,Inc.) for St. Pete Beach Classic 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at St. Pete Beach Classic 2027?
At the 2024 Wendy Johnson 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:04 or better, the top quarter in 29:11, and half the field in 35:42; the last tenth came in after 55:10.
At the 2024 Maddie Zolfo Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:36, and half the field in 2:13:22; the last tenth came in after 2:55:52.
At the 2024 St Pete Running Company 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:04 or better, the top quarter in 55:42, and half the field in 1:05:00; the last tenth came in after 1:26:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:58 | 21:20 |
| 20-29 | 25:03 | 22:53 |
| 30-39 | 23:04 | 19:59 |
| 40-49 | 23:14 | 20:58 |
| 50-59 | 25:40 | 22:27 |
| 60-69 | 27:41 | 23:07 |
| 70+ | 30:38 | 28:34 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 7 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
St. Pete Beach Classic 2027 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2024, the field went from 630 to 767 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:56 to 35:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 767 (+22%) | 35:42 | under 25:04 | 16:32 |
| 2023 | 630 (same) | 35:41 | under 24:39 | 16:20 |
| 2022 | 630 | 34:56 | under 24:23 | 17:00 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 29:11, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: About average for Florida half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 1:56:36, against 1:58:19 in a typical Florida half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 10K: About average for Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 55:42, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here are about average.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 16 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 75°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
- Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- Our Famous Short Sleeve Tec Shirt!; KIDS COTTON SHIRT
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 16, 2027), 2024 (Jan 13, 2024), 2023 (Jan 14, 2023), 2022 (Jan 15, 2022), 2020 (Jan 18, 2020), 2019 (Jan 19, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is St. Pete Beach Classic 2027?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, January 16 to 17, 2027: 10K, 5K, Kids on Saturday; Half Marathon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Oct 11, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $85, entry is about 31 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 767 runners finished the Wendy Johnson 5K; the median finish was 35:42 and the winner ran 16:32.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 767 runners finished the 5K in 2024, close to this year's cap of 750, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 29:11, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706.
From the organizers
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