49th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

49th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Location: Siesta Beach Park, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 US
Description: Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Friends of Sarasota County Parks hosts the Sandy Claws Beach Run. Now in its 49th year, the run is a fixture in the running community of Sarasota. Set a fast pace on the hard-packed, world-renowned Siesta Beach sand in the 5K run, sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club. Or, enjoy a leisurely morning stroll along the shore in the 1-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit “Summer in the Parks” Adopt-A-Camper scholarship fund. For more information, including discount codes for youth groups of ten or more, call 311.
Early Packet Pickup: New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, Thursday, Dec. 11, 3-6 p.m.
Race Day Packet Pickup: Before 8:15 am
Events:

• 5K - Adult (18 and up): $40, 8:20AM EST, Registration Opens September 5, 2025 at 8:00am EDT
• 5K - Youth (17 and under): $30, 8:20AM EST, Registration Opens September 5, 2025 at 8:00am EDT
• 1 - Mile Fun Run/Walk (all ages): $20, 8:00AM EST, Registration Opens September 4, 2025 at 8:00am EDT

Race Details:

• 5K Race is chip-timed and sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club.
• Finisher medals for all participants.
• Custom awards to first through sixth place finishers in all age categories.
• Music, food and raffle prizes!
• Holiday-themed costume contest!
• By Nov. 21 register for best price and to receive long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner goodies (no-shows forfeit these items).
• Nov. 22 or after and day-of registrants receive event shirt and runner goodies while supplies last.
• 5K family rate discount only applies to up to four people. Use multi-person pricing when registering for discount to apply.