Galveston Island Sand Crab Nighttime Beach Run
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Galveston Island Sand Crab Nighttime Beach Run
The event is a chip timed beach run held at R.A. Apffel East Beach Park Pavilion on Galveston Island. All races take place entirely on sand and the course is marked with LED lights. Runners are required to carry a flashlight or headlamp. Every finisher receives a custom medal and registration includes a technical race shirt and on course support.
Distances offered
- 5K
- 10K
- Kid's Beach K (about 1K)
The course begins on East Beach and runs west for the event distance, then returns to the finish along the same route. Manned water stations supply water and sports drink; stations are available for both the 5K and 10K. The 5K has a two hour cutoff and is noted as walker friendly. The 10K shares the same overall cutoff and requires runners to reach the midway turnaround at 3.1 miles within one hour. The Kid's K uses an out and back route with a 30 minute time limit, youth cotton tee included, and medals for all children. Awards are given to top overall and master finishers plus age group awards with standard age brackets.
Packet pickup is available at Galveston Island Brewing Co and at the East Beach Pavilion on race day. Beach parking is available at Apffel Park with a fee before evening and a free lot nearby on a first come first served basis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
