Just some of what your registration includes…
• T-shirt (5k on Saturday)
• 1/4 Zip Pullover (Sunday Distances)
• Huge Finisher’s Medals
• Special Challenge Medal (Sat/Sun Combo)
• Free Race Photos
• Finish Line Video
Plan Your Runcation!
The Clearwater Running Festival is home to America’s #1 beach and is just 22 miles from Tampa on Florida’s stunning west coast. All of our courses in the Clearwater Running Festival take you past some of the most beautiful scenery with spectacular views of the Gulf, Inner Coastal and city. Finisher medals, post-race refreshments, overall and age group awards are just some of the take aways from this popular event.
Run the 5k on Saturday then come back to complete any distance (Half, Marathon or Ultra) on Sunday to earn the combo medal!
Four Beautiful Courses
All of our courses start and finish in Sand Key Park with spectacular views of the Clearwater Beach, Intracoastal, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Marathon
The marathon course is a double loop of the half marathon course that starts at Sand Key Park and heads through Clearwater Beach, over the Clearwater Memorial Bridge through Old Clearwater. The course continues through the Town of Belleair with mansions on one side and views of the intracoastal on the other. Finally, the run crosses the Belleair Causeway before heading north on Gulf Blvd to finish back in Sand Key Park.
USATF Certified Course – FL21013JK
Start Time: Sunday at 7:00am
Half-Marathon
The half marathon course is a single loop of the marathon course that starts at Sand Key Park and heads through Clearwater Beach, over the Clearwater Memorial Bridge through Old Clearwater. The course continues through the Town of Belleair with mansions on one side and views of the intracoastal on the other. Finally, the run crosses the Belleair Causeway before heading north on Gulf Blvd to finish back in Sand Key Park.
Start Time: Sunday at 7:00am
50k Ultra Marathon
The 50k Ultra Marathon is the same amazing course as the marathon but includes a 2.5 mile out & back section on the famed Pinellas Trail between miles 18.5 and 23.5.
Start Time: Sunday at 7:00am
5k
The 5k course is an out & back course that starts in Sand Key Park, crosses the Sand Key Bridge to Clearwater Beach and back.
Start Time: Saturday at 7:00am
Event Details
7:00am: 5K Start
7:15am-8:30am: Caddy's Post-Race Celebration
9:30am: Kids Fun Runs (100m dash)
7:00am: Ultra, Marathon, Half-Marathon, Half Marathon Relay Start
8:30am-1:00pm: Caddy's Post-Race Celebration
8:30am-1:00pm: Sam Adams Post-Race Beach Party
ADDRESS
Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
PARKING
There is ample metered public parking at Sand Key. The cost is $5 per car and can be processed at the kiosks on-site.
BIB ASSIGNMENTS:
Participants will be receiving an email Thursday afternoon with their bib number. They will need to know this number when picking up their bib.
EARLY BIB PICK-UP / EXPO:
Available at Sand Key Park on Friday from 4:00-6:00pm and again on Saturday from 6:00am-7:00am (5k ONLY) & 8:15am-12:00pm (for Sunday Races). *Access in or out of the park will not be permitted during the 5k from 7:00am to approx. 8:15am.
RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP:
Saturday’s 5k: Beginning at 6:00am
Sunday’s Races: Beginning at 5:45am
GEAR CHECK:
Gear check will be available for all participants. Simply check your bag in the Gear Check tent inside the registration area and pick it up after you finish.
AID STATIONS:
Located approximately every 1.5 to 2.5 miles for all the distances, there are 15 Aid Stations in the Marathon, 17 in the Ultra, 7 in the Half and 1 in the 5k.
All aid Stations will include water, Gatorade and port-o-johns/toilets. UnTapped Energy Gels will be available at the Bay Front aid station at miles 6.75 and 19.8.
Their locations are at the following mile markers:
| Location | Mile # (Half & Full) | Mile # (Ultra) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Marina | 2 | 2 |
| Memorial Bridge / Helix | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Indian Rocks Golf | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Bay Front Park | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Belleair Bridge | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Gulf @ 15th | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Bay Park | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sand Key Park | 13 | 13 |
| Clearwater Marina | 15 | 15 |
| Memorial Bridge / Helix | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Indian Rocks Golf | 18.4 | 18.4 |
| Ultra Turn Around | n/a | 20.8 |
| Indian Rocks Golf | n/a | 23.2 |
| Bay Front Park | 19.8 | 24.6 |
| Belleair Bridge | 21.8 | 26.5 |
| Gulf @ 15th | 23.2 | 28 |
| Bay Park | 24.7 | 29.4 |
BATHROOMS:
There are numerous public restrooms and port-o-johns located along the course – each aid station (see above for locations) will have access to a port-o-john or restroom. Ample facilities will be provided near the Start/Finish line.
TIME LIMITS:
There are no time limits on the 5k or Half Marathon. The course time limit for the Marathon and Ultra is 6 hours and 30 minutes. Marathoners have to maintain a pace of 14:53 per mile through 13 miles (if slower they will be directed to finish the half). Ultra Marathoners must maintain a pace of 12:32 per mile (if slower they will be directed to finish the marathon).
*some post race amenities and vendors may not be available after 1:00pm
PACING INFORMATION provided by OnPace Race
| HALF | FULL | MARATHON PACE LEADER |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45 | 3:30 | Ryan Peterson |
| 1:52 | 3:45 | Curt Brey |
| 2:00 | 4:00 | Amanda Sonnenberg / Carrie Miller |
| 2:07 | 4:15 | Nikki Harvey / David Harvey |
| 2:15 | 4:30 | Lori Fromlak / Kat Page |
| 2:30 | 5:00 | Harsha Raman / Tom Perri |
| 2:45 | 5:30 | Julie Lindgren / Miguel Drew |
| 3:00 | 6:00 | Ken Lettre / Rhonda Kempen |
| Sweeper | JCB | |
| Sweeper | Tonya Dunn / Esther Sherman |
PARTICIPANT TRACKING
Track your favorite athletes in real-time during the half marathon, marathon or 50k! Download the Millennium Running App and select the people you want to follow as they navigate their way around the course and pass over 4 different timing splits!
RESULTS
Live online results will be published exclusively on MillenniumRunning.com.
FINISHER MEDALS
Large colorful commemorative medals will be awarded to all finishers. Special medal provided to those that complete the 5k on Saturday and any distance on Sunday – limited spaces available.
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall as well as top 3 male and female in each 5-yr age group (19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 … 80+) in each race.
RELAY SPECIFIC DETAILS
RELAY DISTANCES:
Each relay member runs approximately 6-1/2 miles. Leg 1: start to the 6.5 mile mark. Leg 2: 6.5 mile mark to half marathon finish.
TEAM REGISTRATION:
The Team Captain will be in charge of registering the entire team online and picking up race packets for their relay teams.
TEAM CAP:
The relay is limited to the first 125 registered teams. Registration will close once the 125-team limit is reached.
RELAY FINISHER MEDALS:
All medals will be distributed in the finish line area to the finishing member of your relay team. We encourage all relay team members to finish together with your final team member!
RELAY TIMING INFORMATION:
Each relay team will be provided with 2 matching bib numbers and 1 Velcro timing strap that is to be wrapped around the active participant’s ankle and transferred to the second member at the Exchange Zone. All relay runners must wear the timing chip on their ankle as well as their bib on the front of their body. Relay team results will be broken down by each relay leg and published accordingly.
RELAY TRANSPORTATION:
At 7:05am, dedicated trolleys will depart Sand Key Park to transport Leg 2 runners from to the Exchange Zone at mile 6.5. The trolleys will make continuous loops from the Exchange Zone back to Sand Key Park between 7:45am to 9am to transport Leg 1 athletes to the finish at Sand Key Park. [VENUE MAP]
RELAY TEAM AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the top team in the half and full relays; in the male, female and co-ed divisions.
ELLIOT MILLENNIUM SERIES:
The Relay events will count as 6.55 miles and 1 race for each relay team member towards completion of the Elliot Millennium Series.
RACE PHOTOS provided by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Millennium Running is happy to provide FREE digital race photos from this event thanks to our friends at Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. Photos will be posted online 3-5 business days following the event.
RACE VIDEO
Finishers of the event will receive a link to their finisher video.
CADDY’S POST-RACE AREA:
Water and Gatorade, fresh bananas and post race food provided by Caddy’s Waterfront.
SAM ADAMS POST-RACE BEACH PARTY: (SUNDAY ONLY – available until 1:00pm)
Join us on the beach behind the Sheraton Sand Key and redeem your Sam Adams beer ticket at our post race party. [VENUE MAP]
MASSAGE:
Free massage will be available on-site after the races thanks to our friends from Alliance Regen & Rehab.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
Please read our Refund & Transfer Policy for full information.
GENERAL FAQs
Read a full list of General FAQ’s here.
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Registration
MARATHON:
$90 until June 30
$105 from July 1 – November 23
$120 from November 24 – January 21
$130 from January 22 – January 28 at 9:00am
50k (ULTRA):
$100 until June 30
$110 from July 1 – November 23
$130 from November 24 – January 21
$140 from January 22 – January 28 at 9:00am
HALF-MARATHON
$75 until June 30
$85 from July 1 – November 24
$95 from November 25 – January 21
$105 from January 22 – January 27 at 9:00am
2 PERSON HALF-MARATHON RELAY
$90 until June 30
$110 from July 1- November 24
$120 from November 25 – January 21
$130 from January 22 – January 27 at 9:00am
5k:
$27 until June 30
$35 from July 1 – November 24
$40 November 25 – January 21
$45 from January 22 – January 27 at 9:00am
Clearwater Combo
5K + 50k (ULTRA):
$120 until June 30
$130 from July 1 – November 23
$155 from November 24 – January 21
$165 from January 22 – January 28 at 9:00am
5K + MARATHON:
$110 until June 30
$120 from July 1 – November 23
$135 from November 24 – January 21
$150 from January 22 – January 28 at 9:00am
5K + HALF-MARATHON:
$95 until June 30
$105 from July 1 – November 23
$120 from November 24 – January 21
$130 from January 22 – January 28 at 9:00am
Fundraising Opportunities
The Clearwater Running Festival is always looking for great organizations to work with. If your organization is interested in partnering with us to fundraise please contact us HERE!!
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