Rotary Runs The Beach 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 7th annual 'Rotary Runs/Rescues The Beach' takes place on scenic Indian Rocks Beach March 14th, 2026 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!

🎉 Sponsorship and Support

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." This year we are focusing on the issues the hurricanes caused by using at least 50% of our proceeds to help the local beach community.

🏁 The 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run

• Starting Location: Both start on the beach at the Rocks Beach Access on the beach 1700 Gulf Beach Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach (Note: There is a nominal fee for parking on site-pay at the kiosks- or park on city streets for no fee.)
• 5K Race: Begins at 8:00 am, Chip timed, out & back course with medals for age-group winners, 10-year breakouts. Great event for competitors as well as beginners.
• 1-Mile Fun Run: Begins at 8:05 am, Family friendly fun run, out & back on the beach, no worries, not timed.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Early Packet Pick-up: In-person registration at “Guilty Sea” located at 301 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach on March 13th and 14th from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
• Race Day Packet Pick-up: Registration at the Indian Rocks Beach Access, 1700 Gulf Blvd., from 7 am to 7:45 am.

- Race T-shirts are not guaranteed if not registering before Feb 25th.

🍽️ After-party Details

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).

👥 Create Your Team

Are you in a run club? Fitness club? Or just want to run or walk with friends, family or co-workers? Create your own group or team when you register (or join an existing one) then invite your fellow runners or walkers to join you on the team.

🙌 Acknowledgments

Again, a special thanks to our main sponsor The Original Crabby Bill's!

📸 Photo Opportunities

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

🌧️ Event Policy

Note that this is a rain or shine event.

💌 Sponsor Inquiry

Lastly, we are looking for additional Sponsors as well as raffle donations! Email rotaryrunsthebeach@gmail.com for more information or a sponsor packet.

📅 Join Us!

We are excited to see you on March 14th!

Additional information: RotaryRunsTheBeach.org.