Fort Desoto Park, St Petersburg FL
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
🏃♀️ Event Overview
Imagine the thrill of hundreds of runners and walkers taking off on a scenic coastal course, united by a mission to empower the next generation. That's the magic of the 3rd Annual Salty Sands Run/Walk, taking place on April 20th at North Beach in Fort Desoto Park.
This year, we're not just racing for the finish line – we're fueling brighter futures for underprivileged St. Petersburg students. Your participation will directly support the Rotary Club's "Rotary Gives Backpacks" program, providing essential back-to-school supplies and lighting the path to success for local children.
🏅 Race Options
- Distances: Participants can choose from a 5k, 10k, 1 mile kids race and 1 mile fun/run walk, so there is a distance for everyone and every ability.
- Included Items: Racers in the 5k, 10k and 1 mile kids race will receive a bib, Salty Sands t-shirt, and a participant medal, while the 1 mile fun run/walk will receive a t-shirt.
🗓️ Race Day Schedule
- 6:30 - 7:30 am: Registration and Packet Pick Up at Start/Finisher area in North Beach
- 7:00 am: Road into North Beach is closed
- 7:15 am: Welcome and Island Belles singing of the National Anthem
- 7:20 am: 10k Race Start
- 7:30 am: 5k Race Start
- 7:40 am: 1 mile Kids Race and 1 mile fun/run walk
- 8:20 am: Kids Race Award
- 8:40 am: 5k Awards
- 8:50 am: 10k Awards
- 9:00 am: Road into North Beach re-opens
🏆 Awards
Top 3 overall in each race and each age group (10 year age brackets) will be awarded top finisher medals.
🌐 More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Salty Sands Rotary Run.
Starting Line Map
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