Raymond James Team Challenge

February 21 – 22, 2026

2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

πŸ’Ό About Raymond James

Founded in 1962, Raymond James is nationally recognized for its:

  • Outstanding community support

  • Commitment to corporate philanthropy

  • Awards for customer service excellence

  • Recognition as a great place to work

  • Longstanding support of the arts and culture


🀝 Build Your Team – Join the Challenge!

The Raymond James Team Challenge is a great way to elevate your Publix Gasparilla Race Weekend experience.

Open to:

  • Companies

  • Running clubs

  • Social groups

  • Family & friends

Form a team, hit the course together, and compete for bragging rights β€” and team awards!


πŸ† Two Team Categories:

  • Corporate Challenge – For company-sponsored teams

  • Open Challenge – For clubs, social groups, and families

Enhance your performance, boost camaraderie, and have fun while supporting Tampa Bay’s biggest weekend of fitness and community celebration!

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ 2026 Raymond James Team Challenge

Corporate & Open Team Competitions

Form a team. Run together. Celebrate big.
Companies, running clubs, social groups, families, and friends can elevate their Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend experience by forming a team and participating in the Raymond James Corporate or Open Team Challenge.


πŸ‘₯ Team Guidelines

  • Teams must include 3 to 5 runners

  • Teams must be entered in one of the following 2026 PGDC Race Weekend events:

Event Team Entry Fee
15K $450
5K $350
Half Marathon $650
8K $400

🎁 Exclusive Team Amenities

In addition to standard race perks, Raymond James Team Challenge participants will enjoy:

βœ… Access to the Private, Catered Raymond James Team Challenge VIP Tent at the Q105 Post-Race Celebration
βœ… Post-Race Massage Area – exclusive to team members
βœ… Private Port-o-Lets – skip the lines
βœ… Private Michelob Ultra Beer Access – no long waits!
βœ… Personalized Team Awards – featuring your company logo or team name
βœ… Gasparilla Pirate-Themed Performance Socks
βœ… Custom Team Running Shirt – featuring the Raymond James Team Challenge artwork and your company logo or open team name


πŸ“… Registration Deadline

Friday, January 16, 2026

To ensure proper processing and customization, all registration forms and high-resolution team logos must be submitted by the deadline. Please respect this cut-off so your team receives all the promised amenities.


πŸ“„ Ready to Register?

πŸ‘‰ Click here for the 2026 Raymond James Team Challenge Registration Form
πŸ“§ Questions? Contact Kitty@RunGasparilla.com or call (813) 254-7866.