50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run 2026

Description

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources hosts the Sandy Claws Beach Run. Now in its 50th 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 and part of the MTC Race Series. Or, enjoy a leisurely morning stroll along the shore in the 1-mile fun run.

For more information, including discount codes for youth groups of ten or more, call 311.

Early packet pickup at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, Thursday, Dec. 10, 3-6 p.m . or you may pick up your packet on race day before 8:10 am.

• 5K Race is chip-timed, sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club and part of the MTC Race Series • Finisher medals for all participants, 5K, 1 Mile & Virtual • Custom awards for the 5K to first through sixth place finishers in all age categories. • Music, food and raffle prizes! • Holiday-themed costume contest! Costume contest categories are Oldest Sandy Claws shirt, Best 70's Costume, Most Festive Holiday Outfit, Best Duo Costume, and Best Family/Group Costume.

• Register by Nov. 20 before the price increase to receive long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner goodies (no-shows forfeit these items). • Nov. 21 or after and day-of registrants receive event shirt and runner goodies while supplies last . • Special 5K family "4-pack" price only applies to four people. Use multi-person pricing when registering for discount to apply.