St. Petersburg is located on Florida's West Coast and is easily accessible by major roadways and nearby airports. Air travelers are recommended to use Tampa International Airport, which is a 30-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg.

All St. Anthony's Triathlon activities are conducted in Vinoy Park along the Tampa Bay waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. The Meek & Mighty Triathlon takes place at nearby North Shore Pool.


Directions to Vinoy Park
From I-275 in St. Petersburg take Exit 23-A to I-375. Travel east on I-375 past St. Anthony's Hospital into downtown St. Petersburg. Continue straight ahead for several blocks (you're now on 4th Ave. N.) to Beach Drive. Turn left on Beach Drive and travel three blocks to 7th Avenue North. Turn right on 7th Avenue North and travel two blocks to Vinoy Park. Parking is available in the lots just north of North Shore Pool, in the downtown area and in surrounding neighborhoods.

Lodging
The Hilton Carrilon Park Hotel
The Hilton Carillon Park, St. Petersburg's newest hotel offering four-diamond service, serves as an official St. Anthony’s Triathlon hotel. Triathletes may take advantage of a special rate of $199, plus tax, with a two night minimum stay. Please contact the Hilton Carillon Park before March 27th to make your reservations.
The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center is an Official Hotel of St. Anthony's Triathlon. This four-star suite hotel is offering a discounted rate of $139 per night (2-night minimum) and is just a 10-minute drive from Vinoy Park. Please contact the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center (727-572-7800) by March 25 to take advantage of the discounted rate.
The Radison Hotel & Conference Center
Hampton Inn & Suites
The Hampton Inn & Suites is an Official Hotel of St. Anthony's Triathlon. Downtown St. Petersburg’s newest property is offering a discounted rate of $219 - $259 per night (suites starting at $224 per night) and is less than a mile from Vinoy Park. Please contact the Hampton Inn & Suites (727-892-9900) by March 24 to take advantage of the discounted rate. A three-night minimum stay is required.
The The Alden Beach Resort is an Official Hotel of St. Anthony’s Triathlon. The resort is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico on St. Pete Beach and is offering a discounted rate for their suites starting at $125 per night. Please call 800-237-2530 for details or visit their website.
Alden Beach Resort
Courtyard Marriott
The Courtyard by Marriott, St. Petersburg Downtown is an official host hotel of St. Anthony's Triathlon. Newly renovated and located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, this Courtyard by Marriott hotel surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel made easy. The hotel is offering a rate of $259 per night (3 night minimum) for event weekend.  (727-450-6200)
The Marriott Courtyard is located just 15 minutes from Vinoy Park offering a special discounted rate of $104 per night. For reservations, guests can either click on the Marriott icon on the left side of the page, or call (800-321-2211) and ask for the "St. Anthony's Triathlon" rate.
Courtyard Marriott
Homewood Suites
Homewood Suites by Hilton is offering a special rate of $129.00 per night for St. Anthony's Triathlon participants. The hotel is located on Ulmerton Road in Clearwater, a 15 minute interstate drive to race site. Make sure to mention you are with St. Anthony's Triathlon to get the special rate. Please call (727) 573-1500 to make your reservation today. Complimentary hot breakfast every morning.
Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center is located on the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. They are offering rates staring at $184 (must stay 2 nights) with discounted rates for longer stays. Check out their web site or friendly reservationists are available to speak with you at (800) 344-5999. Please be sure to ask for the “St. Anthony’s Triathlon” special rate.
Sirata Beach Resort
Days Inn
The Days Inn St. Petersburg/Clearwater is an easy 10 miles to Downtown St. Petersburg. Our discounted rate of $69.00 includes a deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary airport shuttle transportation, spacious rooms with new pillow-top mattresses and an upgrade to a room with a microwave-refrigerator. Please call (727) 573-3334 and ask for the St. Anthony's Triathlon rate.