Bank of America Marathon
Course Information:
Bank of America Marathon in Tampa, Florida
The Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K will take place on Saturday, February 9th and be followed by the Tampa's Gasparilla Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay on Sunday, February 10th.
Email confirmations will be sent beginning January 28th
Race Weekend will also feature the Michelob Ultra Challenge, Bud Light Challenge and the 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo. Tampa's Gasparilla Marathon Start is located at Platt Street and Parker Street (adjacent to Publix Super Markets)and finishes on beautiful Bayshore Boulevard; Tampa’s most scenic and picturesque waterfront road.
The flat, fast and mostly waterfront USATF Certified course showcases many of Tampa’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods including Davis Islands, Downtown Tampa, Riverfront Park, Ballast Point and Bayshore Boulevard.
The Finish Line will remain open for 7-hours (1:00 p.m.). All athletes participating in the Marathon must be able to maintain at least a 16-minute per mile pace throughout the race, finishing the Marathon in less than 7-hours.
Please note that there will be time requirements at two locations of the marathon course.
Those marathon participants not able to maintain a 16-minute per mile pace and complete the Davis Islands portion of the course (first six miles) by 7:45 a.m. will be directed into the half marathon.
Additionally, those marathon participants not able to maintain a 16-minute per mile pace and reach the half-way point (13.1 miles) by 9:30am will be moved to the sidewalk for the remainder of the marathon.
At Noon (6 hours), those remaining on the course will be moved to the Bayshore Boulevard sidewalk. Aid Stations, Clocks, Mile Markers, and the Finish Line will also be moved to the sidewalk.
Please note that the Finish Line (including the SAI Timing System) will remain open until the last marathon participant crosses the Finish Line. The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association board members will be waiting at the Finish Line with Finisher's Medals.
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