St. Pete Run Fest takes over downtown this weekend

A low-angle action shot captures a group of runners as they burst forward from the starting line of a race. A large teal banner on the right reads "START" vertically in white letters. A young person in a red t-shirt and green shorts is in the foreground, mid-stride, surrounded by other competitors. A palm tree is visible in the background under an overcast sky. Credit: cityofstpete/Flickr

Thousands of Tampa Bay residents will be channeling Forrest Gump this weekend, with runners of various levels and species taking over the streets of downtown St. Pete.

St. Pete Run Fest features a half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and special challenges, along with kids’ fun runs and a half-mile dog walk/run.

Grab goodies at the expo at Albert Whitted Park, watch mascots race on Saturday, and save a little energy for Sunday’s L.O.U.D. finish line dance party.

Registration starts at $17.23 for St. Pete Run Fest, happening Friday-Sunday, Nov. 14-16 in St. Petersburg.

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