# 50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

- **When:** Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** Siesta Beach, Sarasota, FL, 34242
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-133918-50th-annual-sandy-claws-beach-run

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Sarasota/SandyClawsBeachRun?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, in partnership with presenting sponsor New Balance University, proudly hosts the 50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run, a longtime tradition in Sarasota's running community. Set a fast pace across the hard-packed, world-renowned sand of Siesta Beach in the chip-timed 5K, 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.

Participants can also enjoy:

Finisher medals for all participants (5K, 1-Mile and Virtual)
Custom awards for first through sixth place finishers in all 5K age categories
Music, food and raffle prizes
A holiday-themed costume contest featuring the categories: Oldest Sandy Claws Shirt, Best '70s Costume, Most Festive Holiday Outfit,
Best Duo Costume and Best Family/Group Costume

Register by Nov. 20 before the price increase to receive a long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner goodies (no-shows forfeit these items). Participants who register on Nov. 21 or later, including race day, will receive an event shirt and runner goodies while supplies last.

A special 5K Family 4-Pack registration discount is available for groups of four. Select the multi-person pricing option during registration for the discount to apply.

For more information, including discount codes for youth groups of 10 or more, call 311.

Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup: Thursday, Dec. 10, from 3-6 p.m. at Molly's! (New Balance Sarasota), 1872 Stickney Point Road.
Race-Day Packet Pickup: Available before 8:10 a.m. on race day.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-133918-50th-annual-sandy-claws-beach-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133918-50th-annual-sandy-claws-beach-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).