Citing the strain the event places on city services and resources, Gasparilla Distance Classic Association race director Susan Harmeling said Sunday the marathon will cease to be part of the race weekend beginning in 2011. ...more

March 22, 2009

A Gasparilla Distance Classic legend who died last month at the age of 92 will be remembered today by friends walking the 5K in her honor. ...more

February 28, 2009

Despite a weak economy and city seemingly stretched to the limit by parades and a Super Bowl, the Publix Supermarkets Gasparilla Distance Classic is experiencing a record number of runners signing up for the annual road races in downtown Tampa. ...more

February 6, 2009

With about 1,400 runners in Sunday's marathon and more than 2,500 in the half marathon, combined with the crowd from Saturday's 15k and 5k races, the Gasparilla weekend attracted 17,300. Since the marathon and half marathon were coupled on the same weekend as the 15k and 5k four years ago, that is a record turnout. Due to the 2009 Super Bowl, next year's events are Feb. 28-March 1. ...more

February 11, 2008

Rhonda Hunter, 36 ...more

February 8, 2008

All-Hillsborough County Girls Cross Country Team. ...more

December 31, 2007