49th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

🏖️ Event Overview

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Friends of Sarasota County Parks hosts the Sandy Claws Beach Run. Now in its 49th year, the run is a fixture in the running community of Sarasota. Set a fast pace on the hard-packed, world-renowned Siesta Beach sand in the 5K run, sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club. Or, enjoy a leisurely morning stroll along the shore in the 1-mile fun run.

🎉 Purpose

Proceeds benefit “Summer in the Parks” Adopt-A-Camper scholarship fund.

📞 Contact Information

For more information, including discount codes for youth groups of ten or more, call 311.

📅 Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, Thursday, Dec. 11, 3-6 p.m. or you may pick up your packet on race day before 8:15 am.

🏃‍♂️ Race Highlights

• 5K Race: chip-timed and sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club.
• Finisher Medals: awarded to all participants.
• Custom Awards: to first through sixth place finishers in all age categories.
• Entertainment: Music, food and raffle prizes!
• Costume Contest: Holiday-themed costume contest!

📝 Registration Details

• Best Price: Register by Nov. 21 for best price and to receive long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner goodies (no-shows forfeit these items).
• Post Nov. 21: Register on Nov. 22 or after and day-of registrants receive event shirt and runner goodies while supplies last.
• Family Rate: 5K family rate discount only applies to up to four people. Use multi-person pricing when registering for discount to apply.

🔗 More Information

For additional details, visit the official race page: Sandy Claws Beach Run.