Sandy Claws Beach Run
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Sandy Claws Beach Run
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources presents the Sandy Claws Beach Run at Siesta Beach Park, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota FL 34242. The event marks its 50th edition and includes on-site and virtual options. The 5K takes place on hard packed Siesta Beach sand and is sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club as part of the MTC Race Series. A 1 mile fun run follows the shoreline and a virtual 5K is offered for remote participants.
Logistics and participant features include chip timing for the 5K, finisher medals for 5K, 1 Mile and virtual participants, and custom awards in the 5K for first through sixth place finishers in all age categories. Packet pickup is available at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, on December 10, and packets may also be collected on race day. The event offers music, food, raffle prizes and a holiday themed costume contest. Registration opens May 1. Registrants who register by November 20 receive a long sleeve performance event shirt and runner goodies; registrants after November 21 and day of event receive shirts and goodies while supplies last. A special 5K family four pack price applies only to four people and multi person pricing must be used for the discount to apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
