Sandy Claws Beach Run returns to Siesta Beach Dec. 9
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
Sarasota County
Kick off the holiday season by participating in the 47th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run at Siesta Beach, on Saturday, Dec. 9. Register by Nov. 17 to guarantee the best price, along with receiving a long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner swag.
This annual event presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Dr. Heidi K. Anderson-DOCS and Eager Beaver, draws hundreds of runners, walkers and joggers for the 5K race and one-mile fun run with many participants wearing fun holiday costumes.
The 5K race is chip-timed and there will be finisher medals for all participants. Custom awards will be distributed to first through sixth place finishers in all age categories. Following the races, runners are invited to stay for music, food and raffle prizes. All runners are also welcome to participate in a holiday-themed costume contest.
The 5K run is sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club and is a part of their fall racing series. Proceeds benefit the “Summer in the Parks” Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.
To register, click here. Registration will be open until 7:45 a.m. on race day.
Early packet pickup will be from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the New Balance Sarasota store,1872 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota. The one-mile fun run will start at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K run at 8:20 a.m. The holiday-themed costume contest winners and race awards will be announced starting around 9:15 a.m.
Siesta Beach is located at 948 Beach Road, Sarasota.
For additional information, please call 311 or visit www.scgov.net
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