May Day Races

May Day Races

May Day Races

( 1 review )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Saint Petersburg,
    Florida,
    United States
  • May
  • 6 miles/10K
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

This Old Runner ~~

Florida, United States
36 28
2017
"Skyway Marina District May Day Races"
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This Old Runner ~~'s thoughts:

Wow, we were lucky with the weather! It was about 63 degrees at the start, with low humidity and gentle breezes. There was a nice mix of sun and shade on the race route.

The 3rd Annual May Day 10K started at 7:15. The race began and ended on the Ceridian campus in the Skyway Marina Neighborhood of St. Petersburg.

The 10K runners did a loop around the buildings, then ran north on the Skyway Trail through Clam Bayou​ Nature Park. We passed an Indian Burial Mound, and inlet water where Manatees swim. I could see Saturday morning golfers at Twin Brooks Golf Course before we turned around. Lovely surroundings in Clam Bayou. There was a public restroom in the park, as well as a water aid station that we passed twice.

10K runners headed south on the Skyway Trail (37th Street) to 54th Avenue South before returning to the Ceridian campus. Plenty of Police officers were stationed at all the intersections to direct traffic. There was another water station on 37th Street which 10K runners passed twice. So, essentially four water stops for the 10K.

There was plenty of water on the course, at the finish line, and the post race area. The food has improved each year; but there's still room for improvement. (I don't think I'm the only one who doesn't want to eat a hard granola bar after a race.) There was a bounce house for the kids, and music playing. Plenty of places to sit and relax after the run. The courtyard is a nice space that offers shade, too.

The course location is my favorite part of this race. If not for this race, I doubt I would have ever run through Clam Bayou Nature Park, or along the Skyway Trail in this neighborhood. It's a beautiful area, and that would have been my loss. Over the past 3 years I've seen several Manatees, Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, ducks, Ibis and birds.

This race is capped at 550 entries because it is run on the trail. That's okay with me. I think it's good to run a mix of small and big races. Each race has it's own vibe — this one is relaxed and fun.

Cost: Depends on when you register.
• 5K: $30-$50
• 10K: $40-$60
• Kids Dash: $10 for 5K or 10K; free with an adult entry

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