Please note: Online registration is closed, but you can still register in person Saturday morning at 7 a.m.
5K = $40, One Mile = $25
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Have you ever wondered what it feels like to cross home plate in front of a cheering crowd in a Major League ballpark?
Come out to Ed Smith Stadium and "Run for the Birds" with Save Our Seabirds and the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota. Both the 5K and the 1-mile run will begin in the parking lot of Ed Smith Stadium. And both will end by entering the outfield gate of the ballpark and running from third base to home plate.
When you cross home plate, your run is done!
All proceeds from the race will benefit Save Our Seabirds, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Sarasota.
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release sick and injured birds while educating our community about avoiding injuries and preserving habitats.
Run For The Birds Emcee Max Winitz of ABC7 TV (obviously an animal lover!)
As a local non-profit that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases sick and injured birds of all kinds in the area, Save Our Seabirds is very mindful of sustainability. Both Save Our Seabirds and the Orioles are proud members of the Sarasota County Green Business Partnership.
This event will feature long sleeve organic cotton unisex t-shirts and unique medals made with sustainable bamboo and recycled bicycle chains.
You'll definitely want to stick around after the run for an eco-friendly festival featuring food from Another Broken Egg Cafe, beer from JDub's Brewing Company, and live music by...
The Florida Blues Brothers!
DJ services provided by:
Many thanks to our sponsors: The Baltimore Orioles, ABC7 TV, Trader Joe's, Another Broken Egg Cafe, JDub's Brewing Company, The Levine Group at Morgan Stanley, Boxed Water, Xplor, Inc., Fleet Feet Sports, Gunilla Imshaug Design, Sarasota County Green Business Partnership, Sarasota Classified Teachers Association, more coming soon...
To become a race sponsor and/or an exhibitor at the festival - or to volunteer to help - please call us at 388-3010!
All registered runners/walkers will receive:
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Long sleeve organic cotton race T-shirt;
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Professional race timing and race results;
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Awards for each age group, 3-deep;
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Refreshments and aid stations;
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Admission to the post-race festival
Event Schedule
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Check-in / Packet Pickup: 7:00 - 7:45 AM
Race Start: 8:00AM
Registration fees
1 Mile Closed
Fun Run
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$25.00Sep 11 - Dec 10
FF5 Closed
Private Group Training Session (If you do not know what this is, please do not register for it.)
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$10.00Sep 11 - Dec 10
FF1 Closed
Private Group Training Session (If you do not know what this is, please do not register for it.)
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$10.00Sep 11 - Dec 10
5k Closed
Online registration closed-
Fun Run
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$30.00Sep 11 – Dec 5
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$35.00Dec 6 – Dec 10
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Sustainability Initiatives
While we work to improve the lives of birds in our area at Save Our Seabirds, we cannot rectify all of the damage caused to birds by humans. Every individual has the power to make small changes in their day-to-day lives that will minimize our collective negative impact on birds. By reducing our use of single use plastics such as shopping bags, water bottles, and excessive packaging on items, we can limit the number of fatalities they cause to birds each year. When these plastics are introduced into the bird's environment, they may be accidentally ingested or can get caught somewhere on the bird, often times leading to death.
At the Run for the Birds, we will be working with and featuring both local business as well as businesses that are employing sustainable choices in their daily business practices. We are encouraging runners to carpool if possible and to bring reusable water bottles.
Understanding how to interact with birds can also help prevent injuries to them. For example, it is important to avoid feeding birds as this can lead them to become imprinted with humans. When the birds become to comfortable with humans, they can easily get injured due to being in close proximity to human activities. Aside from cats, the top causes of injuries to birds are cars, golf balls, and fishing. By limiting our interaction with wild birds, we can help to ensure that the birds stay wild.
When fishing, it is crucial to remember to never cut the line if you hook a bird. We have signs posted throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties near popular fishing locations that offer detailed information about how to de-hook a bird. If you are uncomfortable doing this yourself, you can always call Save Our Seabirds at 941-388-3010 to have a volunteer come rescue the bird or to have us talk you through the procedure.
If you ever find a baby bird, please visit this site to help you understand what to do: https://www.saveourseabirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Baby-Birds.pdf
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helen Murphy | $100.00 |
| 2 | JOANNE FISCHER | $50.00 |
| 3 | Allison Archbold | $25.00 |
Event schedule
- Sat, December 12, 2015 8:00 AM - Event Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Alexis Boenker
- Phone
- +1 941-388-3010
- Website
- Visit website
