About the Florida Shamrock Distance Classic
Fort De Soto Park sits at the southern tip of a barrier island, and the course there is genuinely flat, running along the water with open sky on most sides. It is the kind of terrain where you can settle into a rhythm early and hold it, which is why runners tend to run well here. Several distance options share the same start area.
Packet pickup runs at a couple of local running stores in the days before the race, with a race-morning option at the park for those who need it. Parking inside the park closes to incoming cars shortly after the race begins, so arriving early matters. After finishing, there is beer, food, and music at a post-race celebration area inside the park.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
13.1 Miles · 2026 results
517finishers
1:17:46winner
2:10:17median
4:03:36cutoff
Top 3: Neal Beegle (1:17:46) · Charlie Magee (1:19:52) · Benjamin Bates (1:24:59)
10K · 2026 results
415finishers
38:12winner
1:03:30median
2:47:55cutoff
Top 3: Jennifer Casson (38:12) · Chad Hosein (39:58) · John Keane (40:02)
5K · 2026 results
403finishers
14:18winner
27:48median
2:17:11cutoff
Top 3: Seth Bridgeforth (14:18) · Christopher Rode (14:29) · Steve Clinton (15:26)
1 Miles · 2026 results
41finishers
7:53winner
13:55median
37:18cutoff
Top 3: Noah Larson (7:53) · M. Hammersley (8:17) · Keith Shuskie (8:19)
The Florida Shamrock Distance Classic has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles3/6/2027 07:20$75
10K3/6/2027 07:20$40
5K3/6/2027 07:50$35
1 Mile3/6/2027 07:58$25
Festival Ticket3/6/2027 07:40$30
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