FEBRUARY 14, 2026
2026 Registration is Open!
2025 Publix Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic Video
Publix Too Good For Drugs
Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic
Presented By
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Location: Thomas Jefferson High School
4401 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607
REGISTRATION IS FREE FOR KIDS AGES 2 – 10!
REGISTRATION (SHIRT ONLY!) IS $5 FOR ADULTS AND KIDS 11 & OVER!
Online registration will close on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
🧒 2026 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic
📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Thomas Jefferson High School, Tampa
🎉 A Free, Fun-Filled Morning for Kids Ages 2–10!
Kids are invited to join the excitement of the Gasparilla Distance Classic in an event made just for them! The Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic promotes fitness, fun, and community for the youngest runners.
🧢 Free Registration Includes (Ages 2–10):
✅ 2026 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic Event Shirt
✅ Official Race Number
✅ Jr. Classic Goody Bag
✅ Jr. Classic Finisher’s Medal
💰 Cost: FREE if registered by February 11, 2026
👨👩👧 For Adults & Kids Age 11+
Want to join in the fun or get the shirt as a keepsake?
🧥 Registration (Shirt Only): $5
Includes a 2026 Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic Event Shirt
(Available to adults and children age 11+)
📌 Registration Deadline:
All registrations must be completed by Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
The Race Day Schedule is as follows:
- 8:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Late Registration/Packet Pick-up: Location: Entrance to Field
- 8:45 a.m. – Announcements: Stage
- 9 – 10 a.m. – Stretching: Stage
- 10 a.m. – 2-Year Olds: 30 Yards on Infield to Finish Line/Holding Area
- 10:15 a.m. – 3-Year Olds: 30 Yards on Infield to Finish Line/Holding Area
- 10:30 a.m. – 4-Year Olds: 30 Yards on Infield to Finish Line/Holding Area
- 10:45 a.m. – 5-Year Olds: 1/8 mile: 220 Yards on Track to Infield Finish Line/Holding Area
- 11 a.m. – 6-Year Olds: 1/8 mile: 220 Yards on Track to Infield Finish Line/Holding Area
- 11:15 a.m. – 7-Year Olds: 1/2 mile: Two Laps on Track to Infield Finish Line/Holding Area
- 11:30 a.m. – 8-Year Olds: 1/2 mile: Two Laps on Track to Infield Finish Line/Holding Area
- 11:45 a.m. – 9-10-Year Olds: 1 mile: Four Laps on Track to Infield Finish Line/Holding Area
Race Day Special Activities will feature the following:
- Mendez Foundation Craft Activity Area With “Carmen & Wagner”
- Kellogg’s Tony The Tiger
- 501st Legion Star Wars Characters
- City of Tampa Parks & Rec. Dancing, Stretching & Warm-Up
- Face Painters & Balloon Twisters
🎈 See You There!
We look forward to welcoming all our young participants and their families to the 2026 Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Thomas Jefferson High School.
🙏 Special Thanks
A heartfelt thank you to all of our generous sponsors — especially:
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Publix Super Markets
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The Mendez Foundation
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The City of Tampa
Your support helps make this fun and healthy community tradition possible!