Tampa’s Gasparilla

Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge

FEBRUARY 22 – 23, 2025

2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Don’t miss the chance to participate in the 2025 Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge, which consists of running the 5K on Saturday and 8K on Sunday.

In addition to the individual event Runner Premiums (5K Shirt, 8K Shirt, 5K Finishers Medal, 8K Finishers Medal, 5K Virtual Finisher’s Certificate, 8K Virtual Finisher’s Certificate,  a PGDC ‘Goody Goody’ Virtual Race Bag & one PGDC Branded Rooms to Go Reusable Shopping Bag), registered Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge participants will also receive a Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge Jacket.

Those runners and walkers who complete the Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge by participating in and crossing the   5K & 8K Finish Lines will receive a Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge Finisher’s Medal, a 2025 Publix Gasparilla 5K and 8K Finisher’s Towel, presented by Michelob Ultra Zero, and a Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge Finisher’s Certificate.

ATTENTION: MICHELOB ZERO SELTZER CHALLENGE WALKERS!  Walkers are welcome in the Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge. Because of road closure permits, a 16-minute per mile pace must be maintained in the 5K & 8K.  Please visit the 5K & 8K  Runner Info pages for event-specific Walker Information.

Challenge Seeded Start Access

Challenge (5K & 8K) Seeded Start Access: This access is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. To access the Challenge (5K & 8K) Seeded Start Area, you will need to upload your qualifying past race results during online registration.

Finish Times required for Challenge (5K & 8K) Seeded Start Access:
MEN
• Half Marathon – 1:30:00 or less
• 15K – 1 hour or less
• 10K – 40-minutes or less

WOMEN
• Half Marathon – 1:45:00 or less
• 15K – 1:15:00 or less
• 10K – 50-minutes or less

Please note that the listed Finish Times are ONLY for those who are requesting a Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge Seeded Number.

Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge Entry Fees

The prices below do not include a service fee charged by our registration partner.

Refunds and/or transfers of registration are not allowed in the Micheob Ultra  Organic Seltzer Challenge. 

Participants who register online will receive a Race Week Registration Confirmation via email by Monday, February 17, 2025.  This confirmation will be in addition to the confirmation received from Race Roster upon completion of online registration.   The Race Week Registration Confirmation will include each participant’s Race Number, Name, Address, Race Entered, and Age.

PLEASE NOTE:  If at any time you have unsubscribed from the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic E-Blast Database, you WILL NOT receive a Registration Confirmation via email.  You MUST rejoin the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic E-Blast Database. To rejoin, Click Here.

Mail-In Offline Registration Fees:

Due to the administrative costs associated with processing Offline 2025 PGDC Registrations, a $5 Processing Fee must be added to the Total Registration Amount Due. The entry form and payment will be returned if payment does not reflect the additional $5 Processing Fee.

To register by mail, please complete a 2025 PGDC By-Mail Form-Fillable Registration Form. 

The PGDC Registration Form must be opened in Adobe Reader for the form-fillable feature.  Once opened, click on each field, fill it in, and print it for signing.  Once completed, enclose the Entry Fee Payment and mail it to the following address: GDCA  •  P.O. Box 1881  •  Tampa, Fl. 33601-1881. Registered participants who provide a correct and legible email address will receive a Registration Confirmation via email on or before Monday, February 17, 2025.  Confirmation will include each participant’s assigned Race Number, Name, Address, Race Entered, and Age.

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations by mail must be postmarked by January 10, 2025.  If available, Late Online Registration for the Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge will close on Sunday, February 16, 2025, or when the Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge Sells Out!  There will be no Race Weekend Late Registration for the 2025 Challenges!!!

Finish Line Engravers

Celebrate your perseverance and pride with the help of Finish Line Engravers by personalizing your 2025 PGDC Finisher Medal (including multiple events and Challenges) with your name and net finish time. After you complete your race(s), bring your medal(s) to the Finish Line Engravers Booth at the Runner Revive Area on the Platt Street Bridge, and they will engrave it on the spot! When making your purchase, please designate the number you wish to engrave.

To purchase the 2025 PGDC Finish Line Engravers, register online. If you have registered, please use the link below to order your 2025 PGDC Finish Line Engravers.

PGDC Finish Line Engravers

ASICS Runkeeper is the official 2025 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic training app

Are you signed up to run but need help figuring out where to start for training? The ASICS Runkeeper app offers the support you need ahead of race day. ASICS will provide free access to the Runkeeper Go™ premium experience as part of your registration. The app features training plans and guided workouts led by ASICS running coaches. Additionally, users can easily set goals, train, and track their progress in the build-up to the event. Put the worries of training aside and focus on the fun part of reaching your finish line!

FinisherPix, the Official Photographer of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, allows you to order your photos now and save!”

For a small fee, you can receive the FinisherPix Photo Pack in Digital Format. The FinisherPix Photo Pack includes ALL photos we identify of you in all digital formats (Basic digital image, Digital images with Finish Time, Digital images in certificate format). A link to download all images will automatically be emailed when the photos are available online.

Presale Pricing

15K                                                                        $19.99
5K                                                                          $14.99
Half Marathon                                                   $29.99
8K                                                                          $14.99
Michelob Ultra Challenge                               $69.99
Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Challenge           $44.99
Michelob Ultra Infusions Challenge            $29.99
Michelob Ultra Zero Challenge                     $24.99

To purchase the 2025 PGDC FinishersPix, register online. If you have registered, please use the link below to order your 2025 PGDC PFinishersPix.

PGDC FinishersPix

Packet Pick Up

Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Packet, T-shirt, and Race Number Pick-Up will take place during the ABC Action News Health & Fitness Expo, presented by TampaWell, being held at the Tampa Convention Center – East Hall on Friday, February 21, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, February 22, beginning at 6:00 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you are not able to attend the Expo and pick up your Race Number, a Race Number Pick-Up Authorization Form must be completed, signed, and presented by whoever WILL be picking it up for you.  A downloadable version of the Authorization Form can be found below.

Race Number Pick-up Authorization Form