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

As a former champion of the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic's 15-kilometer race and a two-time winner of the 5k, Miramar's Ronnie Holassie says he has fond memories of Tampa. He also lived here nearly three years, working as a groom at Tampa Bay Downs. ...more

February 11, 2008

With no Floridians in the recent U.S. Olympic men's marathon trials and only three qualifiers from the state who will compete at the women's trials in April, Tampa's Gasparilla Marathon officials have decided to offer prize money for the top three Florida runners in the race, slated for Feb. 10. ...more

January 4, 2008