50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 8:20 AM EST

Location: Sarasota, FL; Siesta Beach Park, 948 Beach Road, 34242
Type: RUN

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Run on the world-renowned Siesta Beach, enjoy holiday festivities, and support a great cause at this long-standing Sarasota tradition.

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The 50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run invites you to experience a unique blend of competitive spirit and holiday cheer on Sarasota's world-renowned Siesta Beach. Whether you're aiming for a personal best on the hard-packed sand 5K or enjoying a relaxed 1-mile fun run along the shore, this event offers something for everyone. Celebrate the season with a costume contest, music, and food, all while supporting the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship fund. It's a cherished tradition in the Sarasota running community.

What to expect

Run on the hard-packed sand of Siesta Beach for a 5K or a 1-mile fun run.
Enjoy chip-timing for the 5K, custom awards, finisher medals, music, and food.
Join the holiday-themed costume contest and support youth scholarships.

Standout details

50th Annual event
Run on Siesta Beach sand
Holiday-themed costume contest
Supports youth scholarship fund

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Chip Timed
Medal
Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Dec 12, 8:00 AM EST · From $22.20
Opens May 1, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 2:45 AM EST
5K
Sat, Dec 12, 8:20 AM EST · From $43.40
Opens May 1, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 2:45 AM EST
5K
Sat, Dec 12, 8:20 AM EST · From $32.80
Opens May 1, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 2:45 AM EST

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From the organizer

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. 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 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 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!

• Register by Nov. 20 for best price and 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 . • 5K family rate discount only applies to up to four people. Use multi-person pricing when registering for discount to apply.

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