50TH Annual
50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run
50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Sarasota, FL, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (142 days to go)
- Location
- Siesta Beach, Sarasota, FL
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sarasota Bradenton Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sarasota, FL
City Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Siesta Beach, Sarasota, FL
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50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run
Dec 12, 2026