Davis Islands

This is a collection of islands just south of Bayshore and west of Harbour Island, connected by small bridges. Tampa General Hospital is the main structure at the north end of the island, and Peter O. Knight Airport anchors the other end.

You may see dolphins, cruise ships, and University of Tampa crew teams training in the channel.

Location: We meet at Marjorie Park Yacht Basin, 115 Columbia Drive.

Route: We run south to the yacht club and back, about six miles, which means passing the Run Tampa water stop at miles 2 and 4; however, anyone seeking a longer run can easily add more miles in various ways. For example, circling the perimeter of the islands will give you about 9 miles.

Parking: Plenty of free parking at the yacht basin, restroom, too.

Water: Several water fountains along the way. For Run Tampa group runs, Deb puts a cooler at the 2 mile point, intersection of Martinique and Severn. If planning to do more than the run from the start to the Yacht Club and back (six miles), plan to carry water.

Restrooms: At the far end of the Marjorie Park Yacht Basin parking lot and at the airport

Breakfast: Molly Malone’s, 304, East Davis Blvd, several blocks from where we park.