SUGARLOAF SCHOOL PTO FINS UP 5K RUN/WALK & 1M KIDS FUN RUN

Sugarloaf School, Summerland Key FL

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

🎉 EVENT INFORMATION

Please join us for the 2nd Annual FINS UP 5K RUN/WALK on Sat, Mar 1, 2025. New for this year, we are excited to announce the addition of a 1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN! Both events are proudly brought to you by the Sugarloaf School PTO.

🌟 RACE DETAILS

Inclusivity: Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate, regardless of age or ability.
Location: The race will begin and end at the Sugarloaf School Park at the corner of Crane Blvd and US1.
Parking: Plenty of parking is available in the school parking lots and in the grass areas along Crane Blvd (please do not park on the bike path!).
Cause: Proceeds raised will directly support the amazing students and staff at Sugarloaf School through the PTO and Shark Mini Cheer Squad programs.

🙌 VOLUNTEERING

If running or walking is not your thing, please feel free to volunteer (we need lots of help) or just come out and cheer for our participants.

🌈 SPONSORS

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📝 REGISTRATION

5K Fees: $30 for adults and $20 for youth (17 & under).
KIDS FUN RUN: Open to participants 10 & under. Registration fees are $10 ($15 with custom tote bag).
Forms: Paper entry forms are available to students and families of Sugarloaf School or by contacting the race coordinator below.
Deadline: Online registration ends Thu, Mar 28.

📅 LATE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP

Late registration and early packet pick-up will be available on Fri, Mar 29 from 2:30-5:30 at the Sugarloaf School Cafeteria Circle. Race day registration and packet pick up will be available from 6:30-7:30.

🏃‍♂️ COURSE DETAILS

Start Time: The 1M Kids Fun Run starts promptly at 8:00 am.
Track: The course will be 2 laps of the Sugarloaf School Track.
5K Start: The 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 am.
Route: The course begins at the Sugarloaf School Track, proceeds north on Crane Blvd all the way to the National Key Deer Preserve Barrier where it will loop around and return to the Sugarloaf School Track. There will be one aid station with water and electrolytes located at the turn around.

🎁 GIVEAWAYS

5K Participants: Participants will receive a CUSTOM TOTE BAG.
Kids Fun Run Finishers: Finishers will receive a medal and have the option to purchase a custom tote bag.

🏆 Awards

Kids Fun Run: The event is NOT timed, but awards will be given to Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females.
5K Run/Walk: The event IS timed. Overall Awards will be given to the Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females in the 5K Run and the Top Male and Top Female in 5K Walk.
Age Group Awards: Awards will be given in the categories of Child (0-10), Youth (11-19), Adult (20-39), Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59), Senior Grand Masters (60+).

⚖️ RULES & REGULATIONS

Race Number: Participants must wear their official race number on the FRONT and it must be visible at all times.
Course Knowledge: Knowing the course is the responsibility of the runner: the course will be clearly marked with cones, signs, and volunteers.
Unregistered Participants: No unregistered runners, walkers, or pacers.
Items Prohibited: No pets, bicycles, skates, scooters, or skateboards are allowed.
Strollers: Strollers/baby joggers are strongly discouraged due to the narrowness of the course.
Passing: Slower runners and walkers should stay right and allow faster racers to pass on the left.
Littering: Absolutely NO LITTERING on the course.