Salty Sands Rotary Run

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Past event

12:00 PM EDT

St Petersburg, Florida

$25.00–$55.00 · 5 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, April 20th, 2024, in the beautiful St. Petersburg, Pinellas! This exciting event takes place at North Beach in Fort DeSoto Park, where hundreds of runners and walkers will hit the scenic coastal course, all united by a mission to empower local youth. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Kids Race, and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, making it a perfect opportunity for everyone, regardless of their fitness level.

Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day outdoors, but your participation will also support the Rotary Club's "Rotary Gives Backpacks" program, which provides essential back-to-school supplies to underprivileged students in St. Petersburg. Runners in the 5K, 10K, and Kids Race will receive a bib, a stylish Salty Sands t-shirt, and a participant medal, while those in the Fun Run/Walk will receive a t-shirt as well. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the chance to make a difference in the lives

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Races

5k Run

Includes 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.

7:40 AM EDT

$45.00

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10k Run

Includes 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.

7:30 AM EDT

$55.00

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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Includes T-Shirt

T-shirt for all participants. *Need to register by April 9th to guarantee t-shirt. This event will not be timed, so no bibs will be provided and top finisher awards will not be given. Reduced pricing for runners 22 and under.

7:50 AM EDT

$35.00

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1 Mile Kids Run (Age 14 and under)

Includes 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.

7:50 AM EDT

$35.00

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Running in Spirit (Virtual Run)
Virtual

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.

12:00 PM EDT

$25.00

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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.