The flat, fast and mostly waterfront course showcases many of Tampa's most beautiful and historic neighborhoods including Davis Island, Downtown Tampa, the Channelside District, Bayshore Boulevard, Ballast Point and MacDill AirForce Base. The Finish Line and Aid Stations will remain open until all participants have completed the Marathon. View the course map . The Hyatt Regency Tampa is the Official Host Hotel of The Hops Marathon By Tampa Bay . The hotel is just four blocks away from the Start and three from the Finish.
Space is limited.
There will be an Aid Station at both the Start and Finish, and at approximately every mile, starting with 1.5 miles. Available at each Aid Station will be water, Gatorade Thirst Quencher, and lots of smiling and encouraging faces. The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association is proud to continue its tradition of providing excellence in the way of timing. The ChampionChip Timing System will be utilized for the Hops Marathon By Tampa Bay Events. The ChampionChip timing device, embedded with a unique code is attached to each runner's shoe.