Fort De Soto Oktoberfest 15K•10K•5K

Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT

Location: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33715
Type: Run

Race feel

Run along "America's Top Beach" at Fort De Soto Park, then celebrate your finish with an Oktoberfest party featuring food, craft beer, and music.

Fun
Scenic
Festive

Great for

Walkers Welcome

Begin your race season at Fort De Soto Park, a historic location celebrated as "America's Top Beach" for its soft white sand and clear, calm waters. Choose from a 15K, 10K, or 5K, with options for both runners and walkers. After crossing the finish line, join a lively Oktoberfest celebration featuring good food, craft beer, and awesome music. It's a wonderful way to mark the start of Tampa Bay's running season in a truly beautiful setting.

From the organizer

Kick off your race season at historic Fort De Soto Park with a 15K, 10K, or 5K – a distance for every runner and walker. As the sun rises, the start is underway! And when you finish then celebrate your effort and the start of Tampa Bay's running season with good food, great craft beer, and awesome music. Florida Road Races, "Where Running and Fun Meet"!

Fort De Soto Park has been named “America’s Top Beach” by TripAdvisor several times over the years citing a “spectacular combination of soft white sand, calm, clear water, and a laid-back atmosphere.”