
From the Organizer
Santa is back in town! Whether you’re naughty or nice, you don’t want to miss this fun, festive, holiday favorite. We have some changes afoot in 2024! Due to uncertainty about venues and routes due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, we have moved both the half marathon and 10K to start and finish at Seminole City Park in Seminole. The park is a great venue and will provide a fantastic setting for the post-race celebration. We will not be offering alcoholic beverages this year due to park restrictions. We were already considering removing them anyway to make the Holiday Distance Classic a more family-friendly and focused event.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Petersburg Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
19,336
as of 2023
Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
PIE
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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195
Days to train
Coming Up
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2 miles away
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2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Florida Holiday Distance Classic
Dec 20, 2026