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The Chasing the Sun Endurance Run takes place at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Florida. Participants can choose from a 4.35-mile loop, a half marathon, full marathon, 50K, team relay, or an all-day endurance challenge. This race utilizes repeated loops instead of a point-to-point course, allowing runners to select anything from a brief single-loop effort to an extended day of continuous laps. The course combines pavement, sand, and shell, with the majority of the running surface consisting of sand and shell, making trail shoes and gaiters advisable. Runners will traverse preserve terrain offering views of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and Anna Maria Island. All participants, excluding those in the 4.35-mile category, are required to begin with their own water container. Aid is provided at a staffed station near mile 2, offering water, Gatorade, soda, and snacks, along with a self-serve water stop around mile 3 and provisions at the finish line for those concluding their race or preparing for another lap.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon at Heritage Harbor Park in Bradenton, Florida, offers four running distances on the same morning, all themed for Halloween. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Runners must register in advance via RunSignup and collect their packets just before the event; no registration is available on race day. The event's layout is functional and contained, with parking near the playground in the expansive lot and a six-hour time limit for all distances. The races feature short, repeated out-and-back courses, meaning participants will traverse the same section multiple times rather than completing a single, extended loop. The 5K consists of one 3.11-mile out-and-back segment. The 10K covers this segment twice. The half marathon utilizes a 3.28-mile out-and-back course four times, and the marathon repeats this same route eight times. All finishers earn medals, and costume awards complement the Haunted theme. The event also contributes to series points for participants in the broader race series.

The Largo Gobbler is a November running race held at 1800 Keene Rd in Largo, Florida. It offers 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances, all beginning at 8:30 AM. This event is part of the US Road Running series, known for its themed races like Luau, Pirate, Medal Madness, and Viking. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race day, as there is no on-site sign-up. Packet pickup is available only in the 30 minutes before the start. The courses consist of simple out-and-back loops. The 5K involves one loop, the 10K two, the half marathon four, and the marathon eight. A six-hour time limit accommodates walkers and slower runners for shorter distances. Marathon participants must maintain a consistent pace on this very repetitive course. This event follows US Road Running’s family-friendly format, featuring distinct race themes, logos, and finisher medals. This marks edition 46 of the race.

The St. Petersburg Distance Classic begins at North Shore Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and virtual race options. Held in February on flat waterfront roads, the marathon serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Though relatively new, the event attracts thousands of participants, with recent reports indicating just under 3,500 runners across all distances. The course winds through waterfront sections and historic St. Pete neighborhoods known for their artistic character, featuring live musicians along the route. Participants travel from across the United States and internationally, creating a diverse field of local residents, traveling marathoners, club runners, and those opting for shorter races. The race was founded and is managed from home by Chris and Rya Lauber; Chris also has experience organizing jet ski races in Florida and previously established the Gulf Beaches Marathon. Post-race, participants can enjoy a gathering with hot food, cold beer, a breakfast bar, and live music.