Florida Holiday Distance Classic

Florida Holiday Distance Classic takes place in Seminole, in Pinellas County, Florida, on December 20, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 7:05 a.m., the 10K at 7:10 a.m. and the 5K at 7:15 a.m., with all three starting and finishing at Seminole City Park. The courses are laid out for runners of every level, the scenery is part of the appeal, and festivities are waiting at the finish line.

A December half on Florida's Gulf side rewards anyone who kept training through the fall rather than letting the season fade after Thanksgiving. Ten to twelve weeks with a weekly long run and one steady-pace session covers 13.1 miles; the 10K asks for less and still gives you a real effort. With starts staggered five minutes apart and a single park for both ends of the course, the logistics stay light, which counts for a lot when you are fitting a race into a holiday weekend.