Sunshine Festival July 4th 5K & 1 mile

SHIRTS WERE ORDERED ON JUNE 12th, after that date shirts were available on a first come first serve basis. If no shirts are available there are some alternatives at packet pickup such as previous year shirts, hiking water bottles, or bib boards (replaces safety pins). 
Welcome to the 39th Annual Sunshine Festival July 4th Race! Generations have enjoyed this fun for the whole family event!The 5k race winds through the beautiful live oak and Spanish moss-lined streets of St. Simons Island at 7:00 AM!USTAF Certified 5k routeRRCA Certified Race Director: Orrie McCrea
The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held immediately following the 5K at 8:00 AM. The 1 Mile Fun Run will start and finish at the same location as the 5k. 
Start/Finish Location: St Simons Park / Kings Park, 515 Park Ave, St Simons Island, GA 31522 (Across from Mallery Park)Starting line will be sorted by expected pace, fast people upfront, walkers, and strollers in the back. Your time starts when you cross the mat. 
Chip timing provided by Second Wind Timing
The bathrooms are in Mallery Park, Casino, and porta-potties. 
Fees include a high-quality short-sleeve T-shirt (youth and adult sizes) or Tank Top (adult sizes). 
Only participants registered by June 12th at Midnight are guaranteed a shirt.
HOTELS
Sea PalmsAttention Runners!  Getting a good nights rest is essential for crushing your 5k race, come stay with us at Sea Palms for a quiet and peaceful rest with a view! Use this link for 20% off!  Sea Palms Resort (travelclick.com)
Ocean Inn SuitesRunners and Walkers! Save cash by using the Crash and Dash Golden Isles Track Club special rate by using use promo code GITC2023 for 20% savings!http://www.oceaninnsuites.com/
PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Monday, July 3rd, 4-7 pm  St. Simons Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 205 Kings Way. From Kings Way, Turn on Delegal St and park behind the Church. Your friends or family can pick up your packet upon request. Walk-Up registration is available. 
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Tuesday, July 4th, 6 am Kings Park Basketball Courts (Park Mallery streets)
- 5k RACE DAY PRE-REGISTERED PICKUP WALK-UP REGISTRATION   WILL END PROMPTLY AT 6:45 AM!- 1 Mile RACE DAY PRE-REGISTERED PICK-UP WALK-UP REGISTRATION  WILL END PROMPTLY AT 7:45 AM!- Unclaimed shirts will be forfeited promptly at 8 am
RUNNERS EXPO at PACKET PICKUP PRE-RACE DAY
Runners Expo held on Monday, July 3rd, 4-7 pm at Packet Pickup ST. SIMONS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH205 Kings Way, St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Stretch Zone (free stretch sessions)Game Changers Running Company (discounted shoes)Golden Isles Wellness  2 free drawings for $50 gift card and 10% off cardRevive Therapy (PT Exam)Vystart Credit UnionContinuum Physical Therapy will have information about injury prevention for runners. Winn-Dixie (SWAG reusable Shopping Bags)A sampling of FREE Runner SWAG available for runners at the ExpoBandaids and Free Exam coupons from Carlyle WellnessHot/Cold pads from Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery / Centered on WellnessFree reusable shopping bags from Winn-DixieFree goodies and enter to win a $100 gift certificate from the Golden Isles Wellness CenterFree Exams from Revive TherapyFree Steches from the Strech Zone
RUNNERS DAY EXPO on RACE DAY
The following vendors will be on-site on race day:
Fuse Frozen Company - Frozen YogurtStarbucks - Cold BreaWinn-Dixie - SnacksFriendly Express - Water and various giveawaysSandy Bottom Bagels - BagelsWatermelon Assn. of Georgia - WatermelonParkers - Water BottlesVystar Credit Union - Various giveawaysSoutheastern Bank  Koozie’s, hand sanitizer, reusable plastic cups, and maybe some other surprises.Continuum Physical Therapy will have information about injury prevention for runners. 
AWARDS
5k Awards: Overall, Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59), Senior Masters (60), and top 3 male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups - 9 under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 over.
Age Group 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will receive a medal1 Mile Awards: Under 12 Top 3 male and Top 3 female finishers1 Mile Awards: Over 12 Top3 male and Top 3 female finishers 1 Mile Youth Participant Awards: Youth participants will receive a medal upon completion Push Rim Participant Award: Riders receive a participant award, and pushers compete in 5k as normal
Award for the Best Costume.  (1st Place only, must be present at the Awards ceremony)Award for the Best Team (Largest).  (1st Place)Award for the Fastest Team. (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place)  Based on the top 3 fastest on a team, one must be a female. Must have at least 3 people on a team. Award for the best-decorated homes along the route.  3 Awards: Patriotic, Creative, and Old Glory 
SUNSHINE FESTIVAL CRAFT SHOW
Stay after the race and come shop 70 original art handmade booths at Crafts in the Village located in the heart of the pier village. Shop original art, jewelry, decor, candles, soap, woodcrafts, birdhouses, Kona ice, AND MORE! We cant wait to see you after the race! For more information, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/craftsinthevillage 
Proceeds are used to support healthy living through motion in our community, including several youth organizations, area high school track, cross-country teams, and local projects that enhance walking, running, and cycling. Water refill stations and trails. 
PARKING
Parking is a challenge, please carpool, be dropped off, ride a bike or walk! Otherwise park along Mallory Street, in the village, by the library, lighthouse just stay away from private residences. 
POLICY
We are very sorry, but due to our Insurance Policy pets, and roller blades are not permitted to run in or be used in the race 
Strollers are allowed but for safety purposes, must start at the end of the finish line after the runners.