Upcoming Events at Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Description
The 40th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run takes place on Saturday, Dec. 10 on beautiful Siesta Beach, #1 beach in the USA! Set a fast pace on the hard-packed world-renowned white quartz sands or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shore.
Event Details
The 40th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run takes place on Saturday, Dec. 10 on beautiful Siesta Beach, #1 beach in the USA! 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 finisher medal; 1-Mile Fun Run participants receive a ribbon. 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. 8 from 3-6 p.m.
Get your Sandy Claws on:
• Pre-registered runners receive the highly collectible long-sleeve event shirt in your choice of wicking or 100% cotton and goody bag. Race day registrants receive event shirts while supplies last.
• All 5K participants receive a finisher medal, all 1-Mile Fun Run participants receive a ribbon.
• Custom trophies are awarded to male and female overall, master, grandmaster, senior grandmaster, veteran.
• Age group winners 1st-3rd place receive custom trophies and 4th-6th place receive custom ribbons.
• Holiday-themed costume contest.
• Holiday photo op - remember your camera!
• Raffle prizes.
Event Details and Schedule:
Prices as follows:
-- 5K Adult: $25 by Nov. 27/ $30 by Dec. 4/ $35 Race day
-- 5K Youth: $20 by Nov. 27/ $25 by Dec. 4/ $30 Race day
-- 1 Mile: $20 by Nov. 27/ $25 by Dec. 4/ $30 Race Day
-- Family (2 Adults, 2 Youth): $70 by Nov. 27/ $85 by Dec. 4
Thursday, Dec. 8
• Early packet pick-up 3-6 p.m. at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road
Saturday, Dec. 10
• Check-in/Race day registration takes place on the beach near the elevated concession/restroom building.
• Race day registration: 7-8:15 a.m.
• Packet pick-up: 7-8:20 a.m.
• One-mile Fun Run start: 8 a.m.
• 5K start: 8:20 a.m.
• Holiday-themed costume c
Get your Sandy Claws on:
• Pre-registered runners receive the highly collectible long-sleeve event shirt in your choice of wicking or 100% cotton and goody bag. Race day registrants receive event shirts while supplies last.
• All 5K participants receive a finisher medal, all 1-Mile Fun Run participants receive a ribbon.
• Custom trophies are awarded to male and female overall, master, grandmaster, senior grandmaster, veteran.
• Age group winners 1st-3rd place receive custom trophies and 4th-6th place receive custom ribbons.
• Holiday-themed costume contest.
• Holiday photo op - remember your camera!
• Raffle prizes.
Event Details and Schedule:
Prices as follows:
-- 5K Adult: $25 by Nov. 27/ $30 by Dec. 4/ $35 Race day
-- 5K Youth: $20 by Nov. 27/ $25 by Dec. 4/ $30 Race day
-- 1 Mile: $20 by Nov. 27/ $25 by Dec. 4/ $30 Race Day
-- Family (2 Adults, 2 Youth): $70 by Nov. 27/ $85 by Dec. 4
Thursday, Dec. 8
• Early packet pick-up 3-6 p.m. at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road
Saturday, Dec. 10
• Check-in/Race day registration takes place on the beach near the elevated concession/restroom building.
• Race day registration: 7-8:15 a.m.
• Packet pick-up: 7-8:20 a.m.
• One-mile Fun Run start: 8 a.m.
• 5K start: 8:20 a.m.
• Holiday-themed costume c
