One Step Closer to the Cure Castaway 5K & S.S. Minnow Mile
Saint Petersburg, FL | Saturday, September 12, 2026Registration OpenCharity / Cause
Grab your bucket hat and coconut water—join us for a tropical 5K adventure inspired by "Gilligan’s Island!" We’re running to raise awareness and support for Ovarian Cancer fighters, survivors, and research. Looking to go a shorter distance? Sign up for the S.S. Minnow Mile, a fun 1-mile event you can run or walk. New this year is the Island Stiletto Dash where we “Walk in her shoes, so she doesn't have to go it alone.” It’s a spirited, crowd-favorite portion of the walk where men & women step into stilettos in solidarity. It’s awkward and unforgettable! Dressing up is encouraged and we have some fun island-themed ideas in the works! Who will you come as... The Professor? Lovey? Marianne? An island native? The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation's One Step Closer race has been a tradition for 23 years! Grab your friends, coworkers, and family and run, jog, or walk in beautiful Downtown St. Petersburg and help provide financial assistance to local patients and support research, prevention, and education in the community! Participants will receive a medal, shirt, and post-race refreshments. Kick off the race season with us! Make sure to follow us on Facebook , for more race updates and information! Find more information about the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation at www.ovariancancerfoundation.org . If interested in sponsorship opportunities, please go to: www.ovariancancerfoundation.org/sponsorship
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Awards
The course is USATF-certified with chip timing for the 5K. INDIVIDUALS : Awards will be given to the overall top 3 males and females. Also, the top 3 male and female finishers will be given awards in these age group categories: 9 and under 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+ TEAMS : The team with the most participants will be honored with a special award. The biggest team in 2018 was Team TBT for Diane that had 108 entrants. Set your goal t
Participant Giveaway
5K: T-shirt
1 Miles: T-shirt
Sleep In: T-shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
5K
$25.00
Jun 8
Jun 14
$35.00
Jun 15
Aug 2
$40.00
Aug 3
Aug 30
$45.00
Aug 31
Sep 6
$50.00
Sep 7
Sep 12
1 Miles
$15.00
Jun 8
Jun 14
$25.00
Jun 15
Aug 2
Past Results
10K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2022
66
1:09:57
37:56
2020
149
1:03:23
39:09
2019
200
1:04:23
35:36
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
342
41:03
17:17
2024
265
52:17
20:17
2023
Interested in this race?
$30.00
Aug 3
Aug 30
$35.00
Aug 31
Sep 6
$40.00
Sep 7
Sep 12
Sleep In
$35.00
Jun 8
Jun 14
$40.00
Jun 15
Aug 2
$45.00
Aug 3
Sep 12
100 Yards
$10.00
Jun 8
Sep 12
Packet PickUp
PACKET PICKUP AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 9/9/26 Wednesday - St. Pete Running Company 4:00pm - 7:00pm 9/10/26 Thursday - Hooters on 4th St. 4:00pm - 7:00pm 9/12/26 Race Day - Albert Whitted Park 6:00am - 8:00am 480 Bayshore Dr SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Directions/Parking
From I-275 take the I-175 exit east onto 5th Avenue South. Turn left at 1st Street SE. Parking should also be available throughout downtown on the street and at city garages and lots for a fee; do not park in the Dali Museum lot. There is no parking at Albert Whitted Park. Albert Whitted Park is on the waterfront directly across from the Dali Museum.