Rooms To Go
Volunteer Registration Is Open!
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events would not be what they are today
without the thousands of Rooms To Go, Volunteers, that every year give of themselves
and step up to their own Start Line.
There are many different groups and individual volunteer opportunities pre-race, post-race, and/or during the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K or Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon & 8K. All volunteers receive an official Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Rooms To Go Volunteer T-Shirt.
If you have a group interested in volunteering, don’t hesitate to contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information. kitty@RunGasaparilla.com or phone at (813) 254-7866.
Thank you to all our individual and group volunteers!
Without your dedication, the 2026 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic would not be possible.
Below are our amazing Aid Station, Finish Line, and Expo volunteers. We are deeply grateful for your continued support of our event and the Tampa Bay community.
Brandon High School AVID Program. Through AVID, students gain more than academic support. They build lifelong skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and goal-setting that prepare them for success in college, careers, and beyond.
Empower our runners to compete, lead, support and encourage each other to achieve their best each day.
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Provide a positive, meaningful and memorable high school athletic experience
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Create a supportive and competitive team environment
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Model, promote and develop leadership traits in our team members
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Encourage a healthy lifestyle through running
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Give back to the community
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Work hard but have FUN
George D. Chamberlain High School is a public high school in Tampa, Florida. It was opened in 1956 on North Boulevard (on the corner of Busch Boulevard). The school is named in honor of George D. Chamberlain, who served for several years as a trustee for the Hillsborough County School System.
At Dreams2Reality Endeavors, our mission is to be the catalyst of change, sparking hope and igniting empowerment in households across underserved communities.
Familia de Gladiatores Krewe’s mission is to facilitate healing and empower those transitioning from destructive environments to take back their lives, learn their worth, and reclaim their freedom.
The Four Points of Perfection (FPPF) is designed to have a holistic impact on people of color in the community; by providing moral and educational guidance, promoting spiritual growth, persisting on the development of local leadership, and presenting a positive image of African American Women and anything that positively enhances the survival and well-being of African American Women.
Vivian Gaither High School opened on August 27, 1984 in northwest Hillsborough County, Florida. The school colors are silver, blue and white. Mr. Ronald Allen was the first principal who guided the school’s construction and hiring of the inaugural staff from a trailer on campus. A commitment to excellence was started by Mr. Allen and continues to be the driving force at Gaither High School.
Gaither High School was named in honor of a long-time Hillsborough County educator, Mr. Vivian Gaither. Mr. Gaither began his career in education as a teacher in a private boy’s school. After moving to Tampa, he became principal of several schools, including Wilson and Franklin Junior High School, Plant and finally Hillsborough High School in 1933. He was principal of Hillsborough High School, Tampa’s largest high school at the time, for 33 years.
Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.
The ministry at “Give’em Heaven” is specifically designed around the Juvenile Detention Centers of the State of Florida. Teaching, mentoring and rewarding good behavior in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mission Statement
Keeping the heart pumping through advocacy, collaboration, education, and support.
Vision Statement
We envision a world with healthy hearts across all socioeconomic sectors. A world where the preventable 80% of cardiovascular disease cases cease to exist, and the remaining 20% are treated with the highest diligence modern medicine has to offer. We are dedicated to increasing the quality of life for individuals in our community living with cardiovascular disease
The mission of the Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. is to promote and support healthy pregnancies, babies, and families in Pinellas County.
Our mission is to ensure that every mother battling cancer is embraced with compassion, strength, and the unwavering belief that they are never alone. We are committed to assisting all mothers facing cancer on their journey through motherhood, providing essential support, resources, and a caring community that stands by their side during this challenging chapter of their lives .
Do All Things With A Full Heart
Agustina’s are the core members of the Krewe. They are women dedicated to promoting the Krewe’s motto, “Work Hard, Play Hard, Give Back, Do all things with a full Heart.”
Agustina’s live this motto by volunteering for charitable activities primarily specializing in the interests of women and children. They also make sure to have fun, dedicating themselves fully in work and in play.
About Us-
Established in 2000 by a generous group of women from the Tampa Bay Area, Ye Royal Krewe of Charlotte de Berry was formed as a philanthropic band of wenches who not only participate in parades, but also donate time and talent to local and Bay Area causes.
Ye Royal Krewe of Charlotte de Berry is an all-female Krewe of approximately fifty members and growing every year. We wear female pirate attire that spans centuries of changing fashion, representing wenches of all ages and ethnicities.
The Krewe of Italia is a not-for-profit organization whose main purpose is to promote and preserve Italian culture and heritage, as well as support the mission of the Italian Club of Tampa. We are based at the historic L’Unione Italiana (Italian Club) in Ybor City, Tampa, FL. Most of our fundraising efforts go directly to the Italian Club for historical preservation of the building, culture, and traditions, as well as support for the logistical operations of the Krewe.
Krewe of Italia provides social opportunities through Krewe-related activities, as well as Italian Club activities, to promote an element of camaraderie for all its members. Krewe of Italia participates in most of the Tampa Bay Area parades, including the Children’s Gasparilla Parade, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla’s Parade of Pirates, Krewe of Sant’ Yago’s Knight Parade, Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Parade, and others. In addition to parades, The Krewe hosts three bocce tournaments and other social events throughout the year.
Hello! Please allow us to introduce ourselves. First, you’ll perhaps notice the play on words in our name. The Tampa Bay area can certainly be regarded as “Paradise,” but change the spelling a bit, and you have a “krewe” of sharply dressed Bay Area professional men and women who pose as fancy gamblers and saloon showgirls riding aboard a riverboat float through Bay Area parades, by the name “Krewe of Pair O’ Dice.”
The Krewe was founded in 1995 by a family of three Tampa native sisters and their husbands, Marlene & Barry Alspach, Yvonne & Scott Painton, and Nancy & Benny Gomez. These Founders had a vision of a “krewe” of their family members and friends participating in some of Tampa’s most exciting events, having as much fun as we can with our boots on, and making a contribution to our community. Within six months of that vision, the Krewe debuted as “Casino Dealers” aboard a leased riverboat float in the 1996 Gasparilla Parade of The Pirates and several other parades that followed that year. This family knows how to get things done!
The Krewe of the Rising Phoenix is made up of professional females who support women & girls in the Tampa Bay community.
As true phoenixes, we lift each other up from the ashes and thrive on empowering women in business and in all life events. We take pride in leading the next generation of girls to become strong, independent, and professional women. We are there to provide opportunities when it feels like there are none.
We are goodwill representatives in the community & strive to be bold women who can overcome any challenge.
While individually we have all had to reset, restart, pivot, and/or adapt…
Together… WE RISE
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes running and fitness for runners of all ages and abilities for the Lakeland, FL community
The H.B. Plant Band is one of the most respected band programs in Hillsborough County, Florida, and the United States. The Band program has represented H.B. Plant High School at regional, state, and national events over the 90-year history of the program. We want to welcome anyone who has an interest in being a member of our band program.
Plant High School’s Boys’ Cross Country Team is coached by former Olympian Meb Keflezighi and has a successful history, including a 12th state championship
2024 State Runner-Up
‘23 ‘24 ‘25 Regional Champions
The best team you’ll ever be a part of. 2021 District Finalist
The mission of Tampa Metro Civitan is to build good citizenship by serving individual and community needs, with a specific emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.
USF Exercise Science and Kinesiology Program!
Our program is designed to equip future exercise professionals with the knowledge and skills to meet the diverse health and performance needs of our population through the integration of coursework with laboratory-based and field-based experiential learning.
