The biggest – and most scenic – race weekend in Tampa Bay is back this weekend. The beloved St. Pete Run Fest returns this weekend, November 14–16, bringing thousands of runners and spectators to downtown St. Pete for three days of fitness and community celebration.

Fresh off consecutive Best of the Bay wins in 2024 and 2025, this year’s festival is shaping up to be the biggest yet! Organizers are forecasting over 9,400 registered runners and more than 20,000 attendees, a boost that’s expected to have a major economic impact on the city, from hotel stays to local business support.

Main events include the Regenexx St. Pete Half Marathon, the Orlando Health St. Pete Run Fest 10K, and the Duke Energy 5K. To make it even healthier for the city, St. Pete Run Fest will be an ocean-friendly event with no single-use plastics.

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Run Fest is fun for the whole family

Each course showcases the best of the Sunshine City, from the Dali Museum and Central Avenue to the scenic waterfront and St. Pete Pier. Families can enjoy the Pelikids Youth Runs, offering fun distances for ages 1–13. The Lil’ Shrimp Fun Runs feature a 0.05K run for 1-2-year-olds and a 0.1K run for preschoolers aged 3-4. The Foundation for Healthy St Pete Pelikids One Miler, designed for kids 5-13, takes them along the scenic downtown St. Pete waterfront.

For furry family members, the Dog Walk will benefit VEG Cares. This half-mile walk/run begins at Albert Whitted Park and ends at the St. Pete Run Fest finish line on Bayshore Drive.

There will also be a “VSPC Gulp Coast Beer Garden” where all race participants 21+ will be treated to local craft beers and the Taste of Tampa Bay Food Hall. Be sure to check it out, refuel in the BACK 2 NORMAL Recovery Zone, and explore the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, featuring more than 50+ youth vendors.

Enjoy the Sunshine City while supporting locals in need

A portion of proceeds from every mile run will go to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic to support their We Help FRESH Pantry and Mobile Pantry, providing nutritious food to 20,000 Pinellas County neighbors each month. Registration for all events can be found here.

In addition to the races, the Regenexx Good Sweat Festival at Albert Whitted Park will take place Friday through Sunday. This celebratory event will feature local artists, live music, food, and drink, along with vendors offering the latest in fitness, training, nutrition, and sports apparel.

Every mile run at St. Pete Run Fest helps give back to the community. Proceeds support local organizations, including:

Pick your favorite race, or go for all three

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Each race offers scenic views, with varying distances and routes, so runners may want to add a second or third race to their itinerary. St. Pete Run Fest shared descriptions of each race course:

Regenexx St. Pete Half Marathon: Your run starts on Bayshore Drive next to the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum, overlooking the waters of Tampa Bay. From there head up 1st Avenue South past the USFSP campus. Then take a tour through the Grand Central District, EDGE District, The Deuces, and Warehouse Arts District as you head back on Central Avenue, with its unique shops and restaurants. Once back on the scenic waterfront, run through the historic Old Northeast and Snell Isle neighborhoods, before a photo finish on Bayshore Drive next to the Mahaffey Theater Plaza.

The Orlando Health 10K: Experience the heart of St. Pete with this 6.2 mile course through downtown, the scenic waterfront, and the spectacular St Pete Pier. Your run starts on Bayshore Drive next to the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum, overlooking the waters of Tampa Bay. From there head downtown onto Central Avenue, with its unique shops and restaurants, then back to the waterfront, featuring a run on the spectacular St. Pete Pier, before finishing on Bayshore Drive in front of the Mahaffey Theater.

The Duke Energy 5K: Known as the ‘Sunshine City,’ St. Pete holds the Guinness record for most consecutive sunny days – 768 to be exact. Join in the Run Fest weekend on Saturday with a 3.1 mile run/walk along St. Pete’s beautiful waterfront, including the spectacular St Pete Pier. Set a PR on this flat and fast course, or run/walk just for fun with your family and friends.

VEG PeliPaws Dog Walk: Bring your favorite pooch and join our VEG PeliPAWS Dog Walk/Run to benefit VEG Cares. If you have a dog/people-friendly dog who enjoys walking on a leash, and wants to feel like they’re part of a BIG pack, then this fun event is for you!

Foundation for Healthy St Pete Pelikids Youth Runs: Saturday’s kids runs take place on Bayshore Boulevard, letting little runners cross the finish line at The Mahaffey. Events include Lil’ Shrimp Fun Runs, the PeliKids One Miler, and the PeliKids Marathon Challenge.

Full course maps and registration are available at stpeterunfest.org.