We are excited to have Tampa Bay Watch as our charity partner for the Halloween Distance Classic. All donations and a portion of the net proceeds will go to help restore Tampa Bay!

Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to the protection and restoration of the marine and wetland environments of the Tampa Bay estuary through scientific and educational programs. Founded in 1993, they perform a variety of habitat restoration and protection activities throughout the year utilizing thousands of volunteers to help the bay recover from its environmental threats.

Tampa Bay Watch is dedicated to fostering a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through community-driven restoration projects, education programs, and outreach initiatives.

A Spooktacular Race!

Join us for a wicked-good time during our 14th Annual Halloween Halfathon, 5K & 10K race at Fort De Soto Park on Halloween. Enjoy the parade of costumes whizzing by at this fun, yet competitive, race not to miss!


Costumes are encouraged, but not required. There will be a costume contest with prizes awarded! Create unique costumes in the spirit of Halloween that will not adversely affect your performance. From the most elaborate, to the simply clever, the costumes add to the festive feel of our Halloween Distance Classic.