2008 Race Weekend Instructions:Layout 1 2/1/08
Marathon Course Time Requirements Bayshore Boulevard. Once on Bayshore Boule-
All Marathon participants must maintain a 16-
minute per mile pace and complete the Davis
Islands portion of the course (6 miles) by
7:45am and half-way point (13.1 mi) by 9:30
am. Any runner failing to reach the 6-mile mark
by 7:45am will be moved to the sidewalk until
they reach Bayshore Boulevard. At Bayshore,
they will be allowed back on course, but must
reach the half-way point by 9:30 a.m. If the
9:30am requirement is not reached, they will be
moved to the sidewalk and will proceed at their
own risk.
The Finish Line and Aid Stations will remain
open for 7 hours. At noon, those remaining on
the course will be asked to use the Bayshore
Blvd. sidewalk.
Aid Stations and Mile Markers/Clocks will also
be moved to the sidewalk to accommodate
those runners and walkers. The Finish Line will
remain in operation until the last participant
crosses and receives his or her Finisher’s Medal.
Transportation back to the Finish Area will be
available for runners unable to complete the
Marathon. If you cannot complete the Marathon,
please go to the closest Aid Station and notify a
Race Official that you will require transportation
to the Finish Line. Please remember to return
your black ChampionChip upon returning to
Finish Line.
Gasparilla Half Marathon Course Information
The 13.1-mile course starts and finishes in the
same location as the Gasparilla Marathon. The
start is located at Platt Street and Parker Street
and the finish is on beautiful Bayshore Blvd.;
Tampa’s most scenic and picturesque waterfront
road.
The first 7-miles (approximate) of the Gasparilla
Marathon course are the same as the Gasparilla
Half-Marathon Course. Just as runners turn on
to Ashley Dr. from Platt/Channelside, volunteers
will separate the marathon participants from the
half-marathon participants (half-marathon par-
ticipants should run on the left side of Ashley;
marathon participants will run on the right side
of Ashley) in preparation for the half-marathon
split at the intersection of Ashley and Brorein.
The marathon participants will continue north on
Ashley.
The Half-Marathon participants will turn left onto
Brorein Street and on to the Brorein Street
Bridge, turn left onto Little Bayshore Boulevard,
Bayshore to Platt, Platt to Plant, Plant to Verne,
Verne to Bayshore, run south on Bayshore to the
turnaround that is just north of Julia Dr. and
then back to the Finish Line on Bayshore Blvd.
Gasparilla Half-Marathon Finishers will be di-
rected to the left side of the Finish Line.
Gasparilla Half Marathon participants will be
required to maintain a 16-minute per mile pace
and complete the Davis Islands (6-miles)
portion of the course by 7:45 a.m. At 7:45
a.m., any half marathon participants remaining
on Davis Islands will be directed to the sidewalk
for the remaining distance and until they reach
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vard, the participant will be directed off of the
sidewalk and on to Bayshore for the remainder
of the half marathon course.
Start Aid Station and Portable Toilets
Zephyrhills Spring Water will be served at tables
located on the Platt Street Bridge. Portable toi-
lets will be located on either side of Bayshore
where it intersects Platt Street.
Gasparilla Marathon
& Half-Marathon Aid Stations
There will be one Start and one Fin-
ish Aid Station and 22-Aid Stations
on-course. Aid Stations will supply
Zephyrhills Spring Water and
Gatorade Endurance Formula
(Lemon-Lime). The first section of
tables at every Aid Station will be distributing
Gatorade Endurance Formula followed by tables
with Zephyrhills Spring Water. This will remain
consistent at each Aid Station throughout the
course.
Power Bar Gel will be distributed at miles 10
and 22 of the Gasparilla Marathon Only. Or-
anges will be distributed at Aid Station #15/16,
#18 and #20. Marathon and Half Marathon par-
ticipants are urged to consider their individual
needs and training regimen, and if necessary,
bring additional food and hydration items. There
will be portable toilets at each Aid Station.
Aid Station #1..................Columbia Dr./Bosphorus
Aid Station #2 ................Martinique Dr./Severn Dr.
Aid Station #3 .....................East Davis/West Davis
Aid Station #4 ....Ashley Dr./Platt Street (USF Park)
Aid Station#5/8..........Ashley Dr./Curtis Hixon Park
Aid Station #6/7 ....North Blvd./Boys & Girls Clubs
Aid Station #9............Bayshore Blvd./Magnolia Dr.
Aid Station #10/21 .....Bayshore Blvd./Albany Ave.
Aid Station #11/20........................Bayshore Blvd./
..........................................................Rubideaux Ave.
Aid Station #12/19.......................Bayshore Blvd./
..........................................................Bay View Ave.
Aid Station #13/18 .......................Bayshore Blvd./
........................................................Villa Rosa Ave.
Aid Station #14/17 .........................Interbay Blvd./
...................................Joe Abrahams Fitness Center
Aid Station #15/16 ........................South MacDill/
........................................Bay Haven (Gadgen Park)
Aid Station #22 ...........Bayshore Blvd./South Blvd.
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Attention Marathon Maiden Voyagers!
If you registered as a Marathon
Maiden Voyage
participant, you have been is-
sued a special race number that
identifies you as a Marathon
Maiden Voyager. Have a great
run, smile for the Marathon Foto
photographers and upon crossing the Gasparilla
Marathon Finish Line, be sure to ring the
Marathon Maiden Voyage Bell and look for your
very own pirate who will place the Marathon
Maiden Voyage Medal around your neck!
Gasparilla Marathon
& Half-Marathon Clocks & Mile Markers
Digital clocks will be positioned along the
course at every mile and at the Half-Marathon
point. Mile markers will be placed in a highly
visible location at every mile to help you locate
the clocks from a distance. Digital clocks at the
Finish Line will display your unofficial time. The
Half-Marathon miles will be marked separately
beginning at mile 7.
Spectator Viewing Areas
The Gasparilla Marathon & Half Marathon
courses were designed to provide family, friends
and spectators with several spectator opportuni-
ties. Every participant will come through the
Gasparilla Marathon & Half Marathon Finish
Line area during mile 6. They will be at Brorein
& Ashley Streets at miles 7 and 11. The Gaspar-
illa Half Marathoners will be within walking dis-
tance of the Finish Area at Bayshore Blvd. and
Magnolia Street during mile 7.
All-Star Limousine Shuttle Buses
A special treat for Marathon and Half Marathon
spectators, friends and family, two Shuttle Buses
will run continuously throughout Race Morning
beginning at 6:30 a.m. and until 11:30 a.m.
The buses will depart from the Tampa Conven-
tion Center Front Dr. every 20-minutes and will
drop-off at the following marathon and half
marathon course locations:
• ROUTE 1: Will run continuously from the
Convention Center to Bayshore Boulevard &
Bay to Bay Boulevard
• ROUTE 2: Will run continuously from the
Convention Center to Bayshore Boulevard &
Gandy Boulevard
Route rotation will take place throughout the
morning and until 11:30 a.m.
Gasparilla Marathon Relay participants will also
utilize All-Star Limo Shuttles for transportation to
and from the Gasparilla Marathon Relay
Exchange Locations at Bayshore & Bay to Bay
and Bayshore & Gandy.
WELCOME TO THE PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS GASPARILLA
DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K & 5K AND GASPARILLA MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
Publix Super Markets Gasparilla It will not work if carried or fastened to any
Distance Classic Race Weekend place other than your shoe.
General Information • Do not lose your chip. You will be charged a
$30 fee if your assigned black chip is not re-
15K/5K & Marathon/Half Marathon
turned.
Pre-Race Pasta Dinners
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION
The Spaghetti Warehouse in Ybor City has • If you are utilizing your personal ChampionChip,
CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY! planned an extra special menu especially for you must confirm that Race Management has
Race Weekend the correct ChampionChip number. This can be
2008 Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance
Schedule of Events done by passing your ChampionChip over the
Classic 15K & 5K participants. The menu in-
“test” pad located in the rear of the Tampa
Friday, February 8, 2008 cludes spaghetti, hand-rolled meat balls, salad,
Convention Center’s West Hall. If the Champi-
bread and beverage and all for $20.
8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo onChip information is incorrect, please go to
Tampa Convention Center The Spaghetti Warehouse is located at 1911
the Questions/Help Desk.
West Hall..................................10 a.m.– 8 p.m. North 13th Street. For the easiest mode of
• Do not cross the Finish Line twice. Once you
transportation, take the TECO Trolley from just
Saturday, February 9, 2008 have finished, please proceed to the Chip Re-
outside the Tampa Convention Center. The Trol-
PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS GASPARILLA moval Area. Volunteers will be there to assist
ley will drop you off at Station #4 - Cadrecha
DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K & 5K RACE DAY you with the removal of your chip.
Station. This station is just steps away.
8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo
The Hyatt Regency Downtown will also offer a Race Number Requirements
Tampa Convention Center
$15 “Gasparilla” Salad Bar and Pasta Buffet, • Do not alter the Race Number in any way.
West Hall ...................................6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
complete with chocolate chip cookies. Bever-
15K/5K Runner Gear Drop-Off Opens • For your own protection, complete the back of
ages are not included. The Hyatt is located on
Tampa Convention Center your Race Number and provide the necessary
the corner of Tampa & Jackson Streets.
West Hall Registration Level.................6:30 a.m. medical information and emergency contacts.
Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance
15K Start Classic Race Weekend Official Merchandise • Fasten the Race Number securely to the front
of your running clothing with safety pins.
Wheelchair 15K Start: ......................7:25 a.m. Publix Super Markets Gasparilla
Little Bayshore Boulevard • Safety pins are available at packet pick-up.
Distance Classic 15K & 5K and
15K Open Men & Women: .................7:30 a.m. Gasparilla Marathon & Half • All Race Numbers must be readily visible and
Little Bayshore Boulevard Marathon Official Merchandise will be available worn on the front and outside of all clothing
In the Nike/The Sports Authority booth at the during the entire race. Race Participants not
5K Runner Start:................................9:30 a.m.
entrance of the 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness wearing their Race Numbers will be removed
Little Bayshore Boulevard
Expo. Nike is the Official Shoe & Apparel of the from the course.
5K Walker & Stroller Roll Start: ........9:50 a.m. Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Clas-
Walkers & Strollers will stage on the Brorein • Race Numbers are not transferable.
sic Race Weekend Events. This merchandise will
Street Bridge ONLY be available during the 8 On Your Side Race Results
Q105 Post-Race Celebration Health & Fitness Expo! Complete Race Results for the Publix Super
Presented by Michelob Ultra Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K
Race Weekend Parking
Tampa Convention Center - Front Drive and Gasparilla Marathon & Half-Marathon will
There are several Public Parking Lots (Fees Vary)
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. be available by 5 p.m. on each Race Day at
in downtown Tampa within walking distance of
Awards Presentation.............................11 a.m. www.tampabayrun.com. Additionally, results will
the Tampa Convention Center and Start/Finish
be emailed to all registered finishers who
Sunday, February 10, 2008 Lines.
provided email addresses at the time of regis-
TAMPA’S GASPARILLA MARATHON, Four suggested garages are: tration and will include Start Time, Chip Time,
HALF MARATHON & MARATHON RELAY
• Tampa Convention Center Garage – Pace Per Mile, Age Group Finish and
Runner Gear Drop-Off Opens Tampa & Brorein Overall Finish.
Tampa Convention Center • South Regional Lot/St. Pete Times Forum – The Tampa Tribune will print a Special Results
Meeting Room 24 ...............................4:30 a.m.
Channelside & Morgan Section dedicated to the 2008 Publix Super
Post-Race Massage • Ft. Brooke Garage – Whiting & Florida Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Week-
Meeting Room 25 ...............................7:30 a.m. end. The Special Publix Super Markets Gaspar-
• Whiting St. Garage – Whiting & Morgan
Marathon, Half-Marathon & illa Distance Classic Results Section will be
ChampionChip Instructions included in the Monday, February 11th Edition
Marathon Relay Open Start
• Do not forget your chip. NO CHIP, NO TIME! of The Tampa Tribune and will offer Race Cover-
Platt & Parker Street............................6:00 a.m.
• Chips are not transferable and MUST be worn age and complete Race Day Age Group Results.
Q105 Post-Race Celebration
only by the registered participant to whom it is Medical Support
Tampa Convention Center - Riverwalk
assigned. Medical Personnel will be
Presented By Michelob Ultra
11 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. • Follow the instructions on the outside of your ready to assist you at any
Awards Presentation..................................Noon Runner Race Packet when fastening the chip to time during all of the Race Weekend events.
your shoe. Make sure it is securely fastened. Tampa Fire Rescue Paramedics will be stationed
along the course and will be roving the course
• The chip must be fastened to your shoe.
on motorized vehicles. The Medical Staff will
2008 Race Weekend Instructions:Layout 1 2/1/08
have the right to withdraw any runners or walk-
ers from the race who appear in distress or at
risk should they continue running. In the Finish
Area, Tampa General Hospital will provide a fully
equipped Medical Facility staffed by a team of
medical professionals. Only participants requir-
ing medical assistance will be allowed access to
the medical tents.
Safety Rules & Regulations
For the safety and enjoyment of all event partici-
pants, the course(s) are restricted to registered
runners and walkers, wheelchair division partici-
pants and official race personnel ONLY. No dogs,
no bikes, no in-line skates, no roller skates and
no wheeled vehicles (except registered wheel-
chairs) will be allowed on course. Baby joggers
will only ONLY be allowed in the “Special K”
5K Walk & Stroller Roll. Violators will be dis-
qualified and removed from the course by a
Race Official. Additionally, for your own safety
the use of radio/CD headphones is discouraged
in accordance with RRCA and USTAF Guidelines.
Lost & Found
A Lost & Found Area will also be located in
Meeting Room #24 of the Tampa Convention
Center. All articles that are found will be sent to
the Lost & Found Area. Any items not claimed
before the Gear Check Area closes at Noon
(Saturday & Sunday) will be taken back to the
Gasparilla Distance Classic Association Office:
(813)254-7866
Official Photos
Official race photos will be taken along the
course by Marathon Foto. Photo proofs and or-
ders will be available online beginning Thurs.,
February 14, 2008 at www.marathonfoto.com.
For additional details regarding photos, please
contact Marathon Foto directly toll-free at 1-
800-87-3435.
Post-Race Massage
The Florida State Massage Therapy Association
Sports Massage Team will be offering 10-minute
post race massages ($10) and 20-minute post
race massages ($20) to participants on a first-
come, first-served basis. Additional massage
time may be purchased for $1/minute (cash
only). Massage area will be located on the Reg-
istration Level of the convention center on Satur-
day and in MR 25 on the ground floor of the
Convention Center (adjacent to Gear Check
Area) on Sunday. Contact Pete Pfannerstill, LMT,
at expo booth #114
Publix Super Markets Gasparilla
Distance Classic 15K & 5K
Race Day Information
For General Information & Start Times please re-
view pages 1 & 2. The 15K and 5K feature out
and back courses on beautiful Bayshore Blvd.,
finishing on Bayshore Blvd. at the foot of the
Platt Street Bridge.
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Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance
Classic 5K Runner Start & Seeding
Information
The Publix Super Markets Gas-
parilla Distance Classic 5K
(runners) will start at 9:30am on Little Bayshore
Boulevard between the Brorein Street Bridge
and Platt Street Bridge. The Start will be set-up
with an area for Seeded Runners. The Seeded
Runners will be assigned yellow numbers and
should enter from the FRONT of the Start Area
via the Platt Street Bridge. All other 5K partici-
pants are instructed to approach the 5K Start
from the rear and via the Brorein Street Bridge.
Kellogg’s “Special K” 5K Walk & Stroller Roll
This brand new 5K created specifi-
cally for 5K Walkers and those
moms, dads, aunts, uncles, friends, etc that for
years have wanted to participate along side their
young children in baby joggers or strollers.
The “Special K” 5K Walk & Stroller Roll will Start
at 9:50am and following the Start of the Publix
Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K
Runner Start. All 5K Walkers and those with
baby joggers and strollers should line up/stage
on the Brorein Street Bridge beginning at
9:00am. The “Special K” 5K Walk & Stroller Roll
Staging Area will be marked with Orange, Black
and White Balloon Columns.
Once the 5K Runners are off, the “Special K”
Folks will be walked down to Little Bayshore
Boulevard for the Start of the “Special K” 5K
Walk & Stroller Roll at 9:50am.
15K/5K Aid Station Locations
Aid Station #1/7-Bayshore Blvd./Albany Ave.
Aid Station #2/6-Bayshore Blvd./Rubideaux Ave.
Aid Station #3/5-Bayshore Blvd./Bay View Ave.
Aid Station #4-Bayshore Blvd./Villa Rosa Ave.
Aid Station #8-Bayshore Blvd./South Blvd.
Bayshore Blvd./Oregon (5K Only)
Post-Race Refreshments
Post-race refreshments will be available for
event participants ONLY and will be distributed
on the Platt Street Bridge. Please take ONLY one
product from each station. Also, please be
aware and place your garbage in the provided
garbage containers. PLEASE DO NOT THROW ANY
GARBAGE, BANANA PEELS, ETC ON TO THE
BRIDGE OR INTO THE WATER.
New in 2008 – Gasparilla Goes Green!
The City of Tampa Solid Waste & Environmental
Management Department will place Recyclable
Containers in the Finish Line Area. PLEASE do
your part and drop your empty Zephyrhills Spring
Water bottles into these containers…for addi-
tional information on Race Day, look for the
Green Team Volunteers.
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Michelob Ultra Challenge
& Bud Light Challenge
Congratulations to those partici-
pants that have decided to take
the Michelob Ultra Challenge or
the Bud Light Challenge and par-
ticipate in the 5K, 15K and Marathon or 5K,
15K and Half-Marathon. You will be issued only
one Race Number and only one ChampionChip
for use during all three events. DO NOT give
your ChampionChip to volunteers at the Fin-
ish Lines of the Publix Super Markets Gaspar-
illa Distance Classic 15K or 5K. DO NOT lose
or forget your ChampionChip on either Race
Morning. Following Race Weekend, and once we
have confirmed finishing times for the Publix
Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K,
Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Clas-
sic 5K and Gasparilla Marathon or Gasparilla
Half-Marathon, you will be mailed a Michelob
Ultra Challenge or Bud Light Challenge Event
Shirt and Recognition Award.
Q105 Post Race Celebration
& Awards Presentation
Presented by Michelob Ultra
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Tampa Convention Center, Front Drive
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join Q105’s “Mason Dixon &
Bobby Rich” for the Post Race
Celebration & Awards Presentation
that will feature the JOHNNY G. LYONS BAND.
The musical fun begins at 10 a.m., followed by
the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance
Classic 15K & 5K Awards Presentation at 11
a.m., with LOTS MORE fun and music to follow.
Michelob Ultra will be with us on the Front Drive
and will be available to all registered runners
21-years and older. Every race number has a
Michelob Ultra tear-off tag that should be pre-
sented in exchange for one 12-ounce Michelob
Ultra. The tear-off tags on numbers assigned to
runners under age 21 have been pulled.
Awards will be presented in the following Publix
Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic cate-
gories:
• 15K Wheelchair Division
• Top 10 15K & 5K Overall Male & Female
• Top 3 15K & 5K Male & Female Masters
• GEICO Military Division
• The Tampa Tribune/News Channel 8 15K & 5K
• Corporate Team Challenge Awards
ATTENTION: Publix Super Markets Gasparilla
Distance Classic 15K & 5K Participants!
The experiences that you will enjoy over Race
Weekend are made possible by thousands of
Rooms To Go Volunteers. Please show your
appreciation by saying thank you!
Gasparilla Marathon & Half
Marathon Runner Information
For General Information, please review pages 1
& 2. The Marathon and Half-Marathon will start
promptly at 6 a.m. Following the “Official Start”
at 6am and once the Start Area clears, late
comers will not be allowed to Start! Please
allow plenty of time to check your gear, and get
to the Start Area and then line up for the start of
the marathon and half marathon. If you are driv-
ing to the race, please arrive early and give your-
self plenty of time for parking. Remember that
many of the streets will be closed to traffic.
Gasparilla Marathon & Half Marathon
Runner Gear Check-In/Pick-Up
Before the Marathon and Half-Marathon, all par-
ticipants may store their warm-up clothing in the
Gear Check Area. This area will be located in MR
24 of the Tampa Convention Center. Gear should
be dropped off and picked up according to your
race number.
The Gear Check Area will open at 4:30 a.m. Lug-
gage will not be allowed in Gear Check Area. Do
not check any valuables. The Gasparilla Distance
Classic Association will not be responsible for
any lost or stolen articles. Any gear not claimed
before the Gear Check Area closes at 1 p.m. will
be taken back to the Gasparilla Distance Classic
Association Office.
Gasparilla Marathon & Half-Marathon
Start Information
There will be a Start Information Area set up at
the Franklin Street entrance of the Tampa Con-
vention Center. Volunteers will be able to assist
with offering information on the locations of the
following:
Gear Check
Lost & Found
Start Location
Post-Race Massage
TGH Medical Tent
Portable Toilets
Shuttle Buses
Gasparilla Marathon &
Half-Marathon Finish Line Instructions
Full-Marathoners will finish on the right side of
the Finish Line. Half-Marathoners will finish on
the left side of the Finish Line. Volunteers will
separate full-marathoners from half-marathon-
ers approximately 100 yards from the Finish
Line. Your time will be recorded automatically
when you cross the Finish Line.
After you cross the Finish Line, DO NOT STOP.
Please proceed to the Chip Removal Area where
Chip Volunteers will assist with removing and
collecting each runner’s chip. Finish Line Volun-
teers at the Finish Line will direct you to the
Medical Tent (if necessary), Finisher’s
Medals/Mylar Wraps, the Columbia Restaurants
‘1905’ Runner Revive Area and Portable Toilet
Facilities. Do not cross the Finish Line twice.
Once you have finished, please proceed to the
Chip Removal Area.
Gasparilla Marathon Relay
Each Gasparilla Marathon Relay Team consists
of four team members. Each team member will
run one of four legs of the relay. The team will
receive one ChampionChip Timing Device and a
Velcro Ankle Strap. The chip and strap must be
passed to the next relay team member, but not
until after crossing the ChampionChip Transpon-
der Pad at each Relay Exchange Location. Di-
rectional signage will be posted at each
Gasparilla Marathon Relay Exchange Location
and each Relay Exchange Location will be
marked with a Green, Yellow and White Balloon
Column.
Gasparilla Marathon Relay Race Numbers were
assigned based on information provided on the
individual entry forms of each Gasparilla
Marathon Relay Team. All Gasparilla Marathon
Relay Race Numbers end in A, B, C or D and
each will run the following distances:
A Leg: 7-miles (Marathon Start to Relay
Exchange #1: Ashley & Whiting Street)
B Leg: 7-miles (Ashley & Whiting to Relay
Exchange #2 (Bayshore & Bay to Bay)
C Leg: 8-miles (Bayshore & Bay to Bay to Relay Ex-
change #3 (Bayshore & Gandy)
D Leg: 4.2-miles (Bayshore & Gandy to Finish Line)
Relay Exchange #1 (Ashley & Whiting Street) is
located one block from the Tampa Convention
Center and is within walking distance. Relay Ex-
change #2 and #3 are located on Bayshore
Boulevard and are not within walking distance.
All-Star Limousine will be providing three 40-
passenger buses to shuttle Gasparilla Marathon
Relay participants to Bayshore & Bay to Bay and
Bayshore & Gandy. Additional All-Star Limousine
Shuttle Bus Drop-Off/Pick-up Location informa-
tion is located on page 4.
Gasparilla Marathon Relay team members that
are running the first three legs of the relay are
encouraged to greet their anchor leg team mem-
ber on Bayshore Boulevard at the Davis Islands
Bridge, so that the team can cross the Finish
Line together.
Runner Reunite Area
Marathon and Half Marathon runners and walk-
ers should instruct their families to meet them
at the intersection of Platt/Channelside and
Franklin Streets (near Franklin Street Entrance of
the Tampa Convention Center). The Finish Line
Area and Columbia Restaurant “1905” Runner
Revive Area will be secure. Non-participants will
not be allowed in this area.
Columbia Restaurants “1905”
Runner Revive Area
In addition to Zephyrhills Spring
Water, Gatorade Endurance For-
mula, Coca-Cola, Smoothie King
Smoothies, Dunkin Donuts Ice Drinks, Melitta
Coffee, Bagles & Publix Bananas, Columbia
Restaurants will provide “1905” Salad, Black
Beans & Rice and Cuban Bread to all Gasparilla
Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay
Finishers.
Finishers must be wearing their Race Number to
be served. Non-participants will not be al-
lowed in this area. Also, please be aware and
place your garbage in the provided garbage con-
tainers. PLEASE DO NOT THROW ANY GARBAGE
ON TO THE BRIDGE OR INTO THE WATER.
New in 2008 – Gasparilla Goes Green!
The City of Tampa Solid Waste & Environmental
Management Department will place Recyclable
Containers in the Finish Line Area. PLEASE do
your part and drop your empty Zephyrhills Spring
Water bottles into these containers…for
additional information on Race Day, look for the
Green Team Volunteers.
Q105 Post Race Celebration & Awards
Presented by Michelob Ultra
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Tampa Convention Center - Riverwalk
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Q105 and Michelob Ultra
for the Post Race Celebration &
Awards Presentation The musical
fun begins at 11 a.m., followed by
the Gasparilla Marathon & Half
Marathon Awards Presentation at Noon…with
LOTS MORE fun and music to follow.
Michelob Ultra and the Gasparilla Distance
Classic Association will offer one Michelob Ultra
Draft to every Gasparilla Marathon & Half
Marathon Finisher beginning at 11a.m.
(21 years and older). Every race number has a
Michelob Ultra tear-off tag that should be pre-
sented in exchange for one 12-ounce Michelob
Ultra Draft. The tear-off tags have been pulled on
numbers assigned to runners under 21.
ATTENTION: Gasparilla Marathon
& Half Marathon Participants!
The experiences that you will enjoy over
Race Weekend are made possible by 1,500
Rooms To Go Volunteers. Please show your
appreciation by saying thanks.
Gasparilla Marathon Course Information
The 26.2-mile course starts on Platt and Parker
Streets (adjacent to Publix Super Markets) and
finishes on beautiful Bayshore Blvd.; Tampa’s
most scenic and picturesque waterfront road.
The flat, fast and mostly waterfront course
showcases many of Tampa’s most beautiful and
historic neighborhoods including Davis Islands,
Downtown Tampa, the Hillsborough River,
Bayshore Boulevard, Ballast Point, South
Bayshore and Gadsen Park.
The first 7-miles (approximate) of the Gasparilla
Marathon course are the same as the Gasparilla
Half-Marathon Course. Just as runners turn on
to Ashley Dr. from Platt/Channelside, volunteers
will separate the marathon participants from the
half-marathon participants (Half Marathon par-
ticipants should run on the left side of Ashley;
marathon participants will run on the right side
of Ashley) in preparation for the half-marathon
split at the intersection of Ashley and Brorein.
The marathon participants will continue north
on Ashley.