Both the half marathon and full marathon start at Clearwater’s Sand Key Park, a 95-acre park that is also a beach. From there, runners follow the loop course first across Clearwater Memorial Bridge and through Old Clearwater, under the shade of palm trees with the rising morning sun on the horizon. The course continues through the streets of Belleair, with sprawling houses and waterfront views before continuing north to Sand Key Park.
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