Race Logistics

Spectators are not allowed on the bridge due to strict security measures. Spectators can enjoy the Expo and Post-Race Party at Tropicana Field, Parking Lot 1. Learn more here.

On Race Day, participants will be provided food and beverages as well as a post-race party including live music upon their return to the Tropicana.

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No. However, for an applicable fee, participants may transfer bibs until February 17, 2024.

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Bus Wave Times are noted below. Please arrive at least one hour prior to your designated bus wave time for bus loading at Tropicana Field.  

Bus Wave A (1): 5:30AM EST

Bus Wave B (2): 6:10AM EST

Bus Wave C (3): 6:50AM EST  

Bus Wave D (4): 7:30AM EST

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Participants may change their shirt size on their registration until November 17th, 2023. At Packet Pick-Up during the Pre-Race Expo, participants will be given the shirt size they registered for without exception.

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In the event of inclement weather or other circumstances, the Skyway 10K team will make a decision prior to the departure of the first bus regarding the status of the race for high wind, lightning, and inclement weather.

Yes, we do allow bib transfers.  However, please note that bib transfers will only be permitted until February 17, 2024 for an applicable transfer fee.

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The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course is strictly limited to (a) authorized and registered handcycle participants, and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles.

Plan to arrive at least one hour before your designated bus wave time.

Since there will be NO bags allowed on the course, registration to the Skyway 10K includes a bag check. One bag per person may be checked at Tropicana Field on the morning of the race. Please be aware that every bag is subject to inspection before entering Tropicana Field.  All participants should consider the time it takes to check a bag and treat it as if it were airport security. If participants miss their bus wave because they were getting their bag checked, they will be considered late and will not be able to ride a later bus due to security guidelines.

It is advised to leave belongings at home or in cars, if possible.  Participants will not be allowed on the bus if they try to bring a bag.

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Race officials must be able to clearly see through the water bottle, and bottles may not be larger than 24 ounces. No glass is allowed. Water stations are available throughout the race course.

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Animals, backpacks, strollers, anything that is a weapon or could be construed as a weapon, water bottles that race officials cannot see through, glass and glass water bottles, GoPro extensions, and selfie sticks are NOT permitted on the race course.

Cell phones and GoPros (along with accompanying chest and head straps) will be permitted on the race course.

Baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled devices will not be permitted. This race is for participants who are 16 years of age or older.

Participants must be on time for their designated race departure. Late participants may not ride a later bus due to strict safety guidelines.

Because of strict time constraints, participants arriving late will not be allowed to race.

The Skyway 10K is point-to-point race from Manatee County to Pinellas County running northbound.  Racers will be bused to the start line on the bridge from Tropicana Field Parking Lot 1.  Once over the bridge, buses will be waiting at the finish line to return racers back to Tropicana Field Parking Lot 1.

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The ONLY way for race participants to reach the start line is to be on their designated bus from Tropicana Field at their designated bus wave loading time. Participants must wear their race bibs to be allowed on the buses and onto the race course. Buses will take participants from Tropicana Field over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to the start line in Manatee County and will bus them back from the finish line after completion of the 10K course.

Transfers of your racing bib to another participant must be completed by February 17, 2024 for an applicable fee. Changes to shirt sizes must be complete by November 17, 2023.

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If you did not select the bib mail option, participants MUST pick up their packet during our Pre-Race Expo at Tropicana Field on Saturday of Race Weekend. Every participant is responsible for picking up their own packet.

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During the online registration process, there will be a bib mail option available for an applicable fee.  Bibs will be mailed two weeks prior to Race Day. Your participant shirt and swag bag may be retrieved after the run.

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