Rotary Runs The Beach 2025

🏖️ Event Overview

The 6th annual 'Rotary Runs The Beach' takes place on scenic Indian Rocks Beach March 15th, 2025 with a 5K timed/chipped race, 1-mile family fun run/walk or a virtual run this year. Running on the beach is as beautiful as ever!

🏆 Main Sponsor

A special thanks to our main sponsor The Original Crabby Bill's restaurant! Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks projects that support both local and international causes within Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self”.

🏃 Race Details

• 5K Start Time: 8:00am
• 1-Mile Start Time: 8:05am
• Location: Indian Rocks Beach Access at 1700 Gulf Blvd
• Course: Chipped, out and back

🚗 Parking Information

There is a nominal fee for parking on site, or park on city streets for no fee.

📦 Packet Pick-up

• Early Pick-up: March 13th and 14th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm at “Guilty Sea” (301 Gulf Boulevard)
• Race Day Pick-up: March 15th, 7:00am to 7:45am at Beach Access (1700 Gulf Blvd)
• T-Shirt Note: Race T-shirts are not guaranteed if not registered by Feb 25th.

🎉 After-Party

After-party at Guilty Sea in Indian Rocks Beach just a mile or so from the race location... what a fantastic way to reward yourself for a job well done! A free beverage is included for all registrants. An all-you-can-eat buffet will be available at the after-party for $12.00 for registrants, family members, and friends (details subject to change).

🏅 Competitions

• Running Club Competition: Join the competition when you run the 5K. Individual winners will receive medals.
• Create a Team: You can create your own team with fellow runners.
• Individual Contest: Open to all age runners, with medals awarded by age groups (10-year breakouts).

📸 Fun Activities

Bring your cameras/cell phones for photo opportunities with Phinley, the Clearwater Threshers mascot! Fun for the entire family!

☔ Event Notes

Note that this is a rain or shine event. Lastly, we are looking for additional sponsors as well as raffle donations! Email rotaryrunsthebeach@gmail.com for more information or a sponsor packet.

📅 Get Ready

We are excited to see you on March 15th!

Email rotaryrunsthebeach@gmail.com should you have any questions.

Additional information: RotaryRunsTheBeach.org