Salty Sands Rotary Run

Saturday, March 15, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

St Petersburg, Florida

$27.50–$48.70 · 4 races

5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and philanthropy at the 3rd Annual Salty Sands Rotary Run! On Saturday, March 15, 2025, St. Petersburg's beautiful North Beach at Fort De Soto Park will come alive with the energy of hundreds of runners and walkers. This scenic coastal race offers something for everyone, featuring a 5K, 10K, and even a 1-mile kids race, along with a 1-mile fun run/walk.

Not only will participants enjoy a fantastic day of racing, but they will also play a vital role in empowering local students through the Rotary Club's "Rotary Gives Backpacks" program, which provides essential school supplies to underprivileged children in the community. Every runner will receive a bib, a stylish Salty Sands t-shirt, and a participant medal, ensuring that everyone leaves with a sense of accomplishment. Join us for a morning filled with camaraderie, competition, and the spirit of giving back!

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Races

5k Run

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

T-shirt and finisher medals for participants. *Need to register by April 9th to guarantee t-shirt. Reduced pricing for runners 22 and under.

8:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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10k Run

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

T-shirt and finisher medals for participants. *Need to register by April 9th to guarantee t-shirt. Reduced pricing for runners 22 and under.

8:00 AM EDT

$48.70

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1 Mile Kids Run (Age 14 and under)

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Open to kids 14 and under. T-shirt and finisher medals for participants. *Need to register by April 9th to guarantee t-shirt. This event will be timed and top 3 finisher awards given.

8:00 AM EDT

$27.50

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Running in Spirit (Virtual Run)
Virtual

Incl. $2.50 Fee

This event is virtual. Running or walking is completely optional, but recommended because it's good for you! This event was set up for people that live out of town or can't participate but want to support the Salty Sands Rotary Run.

8:00 AM EDT

$27.50

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Organiser's description

IMAGINE THE THRILL OF HUNDREDS OF RUNNERS AND WALKERS TAKING OFF ON A SCENIC COASTAL COURSE, UNITED BY A MISSION TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION. THAT'S THE MAGIC OF THE 3RD ANNUAL SALTY SANDS RUN/WALK, TAKING PLACE ON APRIL 20TH AT NORTH BEACH IN FORT DESOTO PARK.

THIS YEAR, WE'RE NOT JUST RACING FOR THE FINISH LINE WE'RE FUELING BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED ST. PETERSBURG STUDENTS. YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE ROTARY CLUB'S "ROTARY GIVES BACKPACKS" PROGRAM, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND LIGHTING THE PATH TO SUCCESS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN.

PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE FROM A 5K, 10K, 1 MILE KIDS RACE AND 1 MILE FUN/RUN WALK, SO THERE IS A DISTANCE FOR EVERYONE AND EVERY ABILITY. RACERS IN THE 5K, 10K AND 1 MILE KIDS RACE WILL RECEIVE A BIB, SALTY SANDS T-SHIRT AND A PARTICIPANT MEDAL, WHILE THE 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

6:30 - 7:30 AM - REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP AT START/FINISHER AREA IN NORTH BEACH

7:00AM - ROAD INTO NORTH BEACH IS CLOSED

7:15 AM - WELCOME AND ISLAND BELLES SINGING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

7:20 AM - 10K RACE START

7:30 AM - 5K RACE START

7:40 AM - 1 MILE KIDS RACE AND 1 MILE FUN/RUN WALK

8:20 AM - KIDS RACE AWARD

8:40 AM - 5K AWARDS

8:50AM - 10K AWARDS

9:00AM - ROAD INTO NORTH BEACH RE-OPENS

AWARDS - TOP 3 OVERALL IN EACH RACE AND EACH AGE GROUP (10 YEAR AGE BRACKETS) WILL BE AWARDED TOP FINISHER MEDALS.