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50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

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Sarasota, Florida, United States

calendar_today 12 Dec, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $40.00

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

1 - Mile Fun Run/Walk (all ages)

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:00

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$20.00

5K - Adult (18 and up)

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:20

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$40.00

5K - Youth (17 and under)

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:20

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Sarasota.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.0° / 22.8°

wb_sunny 12.3° / 21.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.6 /

water_drop 76.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.0° / 22.8°

wb_sunny 12.3° / 21.8°

air 12.6 km/h

water_drop 76.1%

About Sarasota

Learn more about the host city, Sarasota.

Sarasota is a popular city on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. It is known for its vibrant arts community, excellent restaurants, unique shopping, and beautiful beaches. Sarasota, although a mid-sized city, is considered to be the cultural center of West Central Florida. The city has a metropolitan flavor unique to cities of its size and to cities in Florida.