Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Friends of Sarasota County Parks hosts the Sandy Claws Beach Run.  Now in its 47th 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 or 941-861-5000.

Early packet pickup at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, Thursday, Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m. or you may pick up your packet on race day before 8:15 am.  

• 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. 17 register for best price and to receive long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner goodies (no-shows forfeit these items).
• Nov. 18 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.                                                         

Registration will be open until 7:45 am, the morning of the race.