Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon takes place on Sun, Feb 21, 2027 in Tampa, United States. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Feb 21, 2027
- Start
- Tampa 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon features a scenic out-and-back course along beautiful Bayshore Boulevard, one of Tampa’s most iconic waterfront roads.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon demands sustained aerobic endurance over a 21.1-kilometer waterfront course.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering 21.1 kilometers requires a high level of cardiovascular capacity and sustained running efficiency from start to finish.
Pacing Discipline
An out-and-back course profile along Bayshore Boulevard demands even splits to avoid burning energy too early in the race.
Aim for 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output throughout the half marathon duration.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
1:45–2:10
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon is 26 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base14 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 21, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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