Gasparilla Distance Classic

Long live the secrets of the long run.

Tag that friend🫶

Let's do this!

Head to the Beauty & Wellness Category and vote for Gasparilla Distance Classic!

Because literally nobody wants to see Petey in his birthday suit...

https://vote.cltampa.com/beauty-and-wellness/best-running-or-walking-event

🐾PAWP by and see us at Curtis Hixon Dog Park!

Meet Big Sister Kristen and Little Sister Alivia 💛

Their first hangout was a trip to the mall. Now it's Dalí Museum visits, real talks about school, and a Little who's been told, consistently, that she can be anything she wants to be.

"I encourage her to dream big and believe she can be whatever she wants to be." — Kristen

Mentoring isn't about being perfect. It's about showing up — and Alivia's grades and attitude toward school prove it.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
This week we're spotlighting our charity partner, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, because our mission is supporting the organizations that support this community's youth. Michelob Ultra Challenge races are sold out — a charity bib is your way in. Run for BBBS, help create the next Kristen-and-Alivia story.

Tomorrow morning, we'll be at the NEW dog park at Curtis Hixon Park for National Dog Day. Bring your goodest boy or girl, let them do some zoomies, come say hi.

h*ckin BONUS: bring a pair of non cleated athletic shoes to donate to Sneakers4Good while you're there and we'll hook you up with a discount. Good dogs give back. So do good humans. 15/15, would pet.

And tell your dog we said hi. 🐾

📍 NEW dog park, Curtis Hixon Park
🕗 7:30 AM
🐕 All good dogs welcome, no exceptions

Race weekend starts with retail therapy. 🛍️ Make it a family affair!

The Tampa Bay 28 Health & Fitness Expo at the Tampa Convention Center is FREE and open to everyone — not just runners. Grab the latest shoes and gear, sample new brands, meet local wellness vendors, and make a whole afternoon of it with the family before the race even starts.

www.rungasparilla.com

"My legs were screaming to stop and my mind was in a swirl, but my guts and pride and self respect and determination said go, finish."

And then, the line that resonates with all of us: "We need more heroes. And we especially need to feel that way about ourselves."

That's the whole thing, isn't it? Every runner on Bayshore this February is chasing that same feeling.

Some things don't change in 50 years. What's your why?

www.rungasparilla.com

Strava or didn't happen...

It's World Photo Day, we're here to honor the good, the bad, the gritty, the glory, and the gutsy.

Do we happen to have about 20k of your best awkward race photos at hand? Absolutely, so be nice to us.

Drop your most memorable race photo in the comments.