Florida Halloween Distance Classic

Florida Halloween Distance Classic

Race Date

Oct 31, 2026

Location

Saint Petersburg, FL

The Experience

Join us for a wicked-good time during our 14th Annual Halloween Half marathon, 5K & 10K race at Fort De Soto Park on Halloween. Enjoy the parade of costumes whizzing by at this fun, yet competitive, race not to miss!

Costumes are encouraged, but not required. There will be a costume contest with prizes awarded! Create unique costumes in the spirit of Halloween that will not adversely affect your performance. From the most elaborate, to the simply clever, the costumes add to the festive feel of our Halloween Distance Classic.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Start Time

7:05 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33715

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K

USATF Certified Course

FL19020TY · Expires 2029 · St. Petersburg Distance Classic Halfathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Course Map

1 other map for this race

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:20:34

10:44/mi

Winning Time

1:22:02

6:16/mi

Finishers (2025)

241

States Represented

14 / 50

Gender Split

51% Female49% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:203:50

FASTER 25%

1:58:19

MEDIAN

2:20:34

SLOWER 25%

2:42:27

Average runner age: 38

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

67°

Afternoon (High)

81°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

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