Siesta Beach Park, Sarasota FL
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Friends of Sarasota County Parks hosts the Sandy Claws Beach Run. Now in its 48th 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.
Proceeds benefit “Summer in the Parks” Adopt-A-Camper scholarship fund.
For more information, including discount codes for youth groups of ten or more, call 311 or 941-861-5000.
5K Race: Chip-timed and sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club.
Finisher Medals: Awarded to all participants.
Custom Awards: Given to first through sixth place finishers in all age categories.
Music, Food and Raffle Prizes: Enjoy the post-race celebration!
Early Packet Pickup: New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, Thursday, Dec. 12, 3-6 p.m. or on race day before 8:15 am.
Price Benefits: Register by Nov. 22 for best price and receive a long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner goodies. Nov. 23 or after registrants get event shirt and goodies while supplies last.
Family Rate Discount: Applies to up to four people for the 5K. Use multi-person pricing to apply.
Registration Deadline: Open until 7:45 am on the morning of the race.
Starting Line Map
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