Upcoming Events at Siesta Beach Park
Description
The 42nd Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run takes place Saturday, Dec. 8 on beautiful Siesta Beach, #1 beach in the USA!
Event Details
Set a fast pace on the hard-packed world-renowned white quartz sands or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shore. This race, co-sponsored by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Dr. Heidi K. Anderson-DOCS, is sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club and chip-timed. 5K participants receive a custom finisher medal. Enjoy the post-race party with music, holiday-themed costume contest, raffle prizes, holiday photo op and food and beverages. Early packet pickup party, hosted by New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, is Thursday, Dec. 6 from 3-6 p.m.
Get your Sandy Claws on:
Pre-register by November 15 for best pricing and to guarantee receiving the highly collectible long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner bag. Pre-registration continues through November 29. Registration continues on race day as space permits. Registrants after November 15 receive event shirts and runner bags while supplies last. Special youth group pricing for 20+ runners. Call 941-861-PARK (7275) for details.
All 5K finishers receive a custom medal. 1-Mile finishers receive a custom ribbon.
Custom trophies are awarded to male and female overall, master, grandmaster, senior grandmaster, veteran and age group winners 1st-3rd place. Custom ribbons are awarded to age group winners 4th-6th place.
Holiday-themed costume contest including a $150 cash prize for best group contest.
Holiday photo op - remember your camera!
Raffle prizes.
Event details and schedule
Schedule:
Thursday, Dec. 6
Early packet pick-up 3-6 p.m. at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road
Saturday, Dec. 8
Check-in/Race day registration takes place on the beach out from the main pavilion.
Race day registration: 7-8 a.m.
Packet pick-up: 7-8:10 a.m.
One-mile Fun Run start: 8 a.m.
5K start: 8:20 a.m.
Holiday-themed costume contest winner announced: 9:15 a.m.
What's new this year? Finish line photos! More details to come...
Who does this event benefit? Send a kid to camp! The proceeds of the Sandy Claws Beach Run benefits Adopt-A-Camper, providing financial assistance to qualifying county residents who attend a Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources summer adventure, day or therapeutic c
Get your Sandy Claws on:
Pre-register by November 15 for best pricing and to guarantee receiving the highly collectible long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner bag. Pre-registration continues through November 29. Registration continues on race day as space permits. Registrants after November 15 receive event shirts and runner bags while supplies last. Special youth group pricing for 20+ runners. Call 941-861-PARK (7275) for details.
All 5K finishers receive a custom medal. 1-Mile finishers receive a custom ribbon.
Custom trophies are awarded to male and female overall, master, grandmaster, senior grandmaster, veteran and age group winners 1st-3rd place. Custom ribbons are awarded to age group winners 4th-6th place.
Holiday-themed costume contest including a $150 cash prize for best group contest.
Holiday photo op - remember your camera!
Raffle prizes.
Event details and schedule
Schedule:
Thursday, Dec. 6
Early packet pick-up 3-6 p.m. at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road
Saturday, Dec. 8
Check-in/Race day registration takes place on the beach out from the main pavilion.
Race day registration: 7-8 a.m.
Packet pick-up: 7-8:10 a.m.
One-mile Fun Run start: 8 a.m.
5K start: 8:20 a.m.
Holiday-themed costume contest winner announced: 9:15 a.m.
What's new this year? Finish line photos! More details to come...
Who does this event benefit? Send a kid to camp! The proceeds of the Sandy Claws Beach Run benefits Adopt-A-Camper, providing financial assistance to qualifying county residents who attend a Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources summer adventure, day or therapeutic c
