Event Description
Are you ready for an amazing pride weekend in St. Pete Beach, FL? Let's celebrate the second annual Great Gay 5K! This fun run/walk is a celebration of the LGBT+ community, supporters, and athletes of all shapes and sizes. Simply put, if you love the playful and cheery community, show your support and enjoy the day with us! A portion of proceeds will go to a local non-profit charity.
Registered participants will receive FREE race pictures, a dry-fit T-shirt, race bling, and goodie bag. Everyone will receive an amazing race medal! Rain or shine, we will see you there. This is a "fun" run and will not be professionally timed.
Note: Only 800 guaranteed spots. Register now so you don’t miss out!
Price Breaks
$25 Jan - March 31, 2018 - Early Bird Special
$30 April 1 - July 31, 2018
$35 Aug 1 - Sept. 14, 2018 (Registration closes at 6pm on Friday, Sept 14, 2018)
$40 Race Day Registration (At Pass-A-Grille Registration Table)
Join us Saturday, September 15, 2018 to celebrate the LGBT+ community at St. Pete Beach (Pass-A-Grille) in St. Petersburg, FL! This is a 5K event that the entire family can enjoy together and create lasting memories. Everyone is welcome!
**This run is 100% on the beach. We will have a starting area by one of the lifeguard stands, and run along the water to the half-way point. There will be signage, water, and definitely one of the best 5Ks that you will experience!
Social Media
Make sure to follow us on Social Media! We're on Facebook and Instagram, and use #greatgay5k when posting pictures or sharing stories. Also, we'd really appreciate you sharing this event with your friends and family! Use #greatgay5K and #letsgetgay to connect on social.
*Virtual 5K*
The Virtual 5K is for athletes around the United States who can't make the St. Pete Great Gay 5K. The participants will register and run/walk the 5K at the location of their choice. Participants will receive an official bib, dry-fit t-shirt, race medal, and goodie bag. Most importantly, they'll be able to participate in the fun where ever they are!
Additional Information
Great Gay 5K Race T-Shirts will be given to all registrants.
Race Packet and Shirt Pick Up
You will be able to pick up your race packet, goodie bag and T-Shirt at the registration table on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, starting at 7 am at St. Pete Beach (Pass-A-Grille). We'll also have packet pick-up at St. Pete Running Company on Friday, Sept. 14 from 4-7p. Full details will be emailed prior to the event.
Snacks and Drinks
Snacks and beverages will be provided prior to the race and after the run. We’ll also have plenty of water on site as well for the thirsty participants!
Amazing Bling
One of the coolest race medals around!
Free Race Pictures
We'll have a photographer at the event. RACE PHOTOS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE. We'll also have a FREE photobooth at the event!
Discounts are available when you register multiple participants! Check your event receipt for the discount code!
For Additional Information:
Contact RJ at Robert.huebert@gmail.com or Claire at Claire.selius@gmail.com.
Event details and schedule
Race Day Agenda for Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at St. Pete Beach (Pass-a-Grille) St. Petersburg, FL
7:00am: Registration/Packet pick-up
8:00am: Race starts
After race: prizes, music, snacks, drinks, and other goodies for the whole family!
