3rd Annual
Run For the Beaches 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Benefiting Treasure Island’s beaches dune restoration and the replenishment of sea oats washed away by Hurricane Idalia.
HOSTING VENUE
Thunderbird Beach Resort, 10700 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Sunrise 5K on the beach!
A chip timed, straight out & back 5k, as the early morning low tide exposes the wide, hard-packed shoreline of Treasure Island’s beautiful beaches. Perfect for running!
Chip timing managed by Southern Timing
Swag - Swag bags will be provided by Surf Style, Runners & Walkers receive a performance race shirt by Leslie Jordan, bib, and a finishers medal.
Amazon gift certificate to the
top winners in each category
Age Categories | Ages | Award category |
| Turtle Dash (100 meters) | 6-9 | overall winner (prize) |
| Stingrays | 9 -17 | overall winner |
| Dolphins | 18-29 | 1st place male & female |
| Sharks | 30-39 | 1st place male & female |
| Masters | 40+ | 1st place male & female |
| Grand Master | 50+ | 1st place male & female |
| Senior | 60+ | 1st place male & female |
| Veteran | 70+ | 1st place male & female |
The Course
Starts and ends on the beach behind the iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort
with turn around just south of the Caddy's Water Station.
PRE RACE DAY - December 1st
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up & Registration:
Date: Dec. 1st
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Place: Ikki Woo Woo Tikki Hut, on the beach, at the Thunderbird Beach Resort.
Park: You may park in the empty lot across the street next to Britts Pizza.
Be sure to visit Ikki Woo Woo's Tiki Bar, enjoy a libation and watch the sunset!
RACE DAY - December 2nd
Race Day Packet Pick-up & Registration:
Date: Dec. 2nd
Time: 6:30a - 8a
Place: Ikki Woo Woo Tikki Hut, on the beach, at the Thunderbird Beach Resort.
FREE RACE DAY PARKING: Parking fees will be waived until 12 noon on race day at the following parking lots, volunteers will be handing out parking passes starting at 6:15am.
Either parking lot is approximately 0.3 miles from the Thunderbird
1. Treasure Island Community Center - 105 Park Place, Treasure Island (behind the Walgreens on Gulf Blvd.)
2. Gulf Front Park - 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island (across from the Treasure Island Publix)
SCHEDULE of ACTIVITIES
6:30 am: Packet Pick-up & onsite Registration begins
8:00 am: 5K start
8:10 am: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:30 am: 100 Metter Turtle Dash, Kids 6-9
9:00 am: The After Party begins at Ikki Woo Woo's Tiki Hut, on the beach at the Thunderbird. Food, Beer, Seltzers, Mimosas, Awards and so much more.
Entertainment by NoFILTER
10 am: Race results and Awards
10:30 am: Kids Activities ages 6-9. Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful for some environmental fun & the City of Treasure Island for some hands-on learning about sea oats!
VENDOR BOOTHS
Support those who support us and visit,
*Surf Style *ReMax Metro *Animal Hospital of Treasure Island
*Dr Q's Total Weight Loss *The Spice & Tea Exchange
*Friends of the Pelicans *Keep Pinellas Beautiful *Audubon Society
*Clearwater Marine Aquarium *Treasure Island Adopt A Beach *City of Treasure Island
Come for the Run, stay for the Fun!
SPECIAL WEEK-END OFFER at the Thunderbird Beach Resort
The Thunderbird Beach Resort is offering a generous week-end room discount for RGTB participants: Click Thunderbird Beach Resort
Treasure Island is host to numerous water activities; kayaking, jet ski rentals, parasailing, deep sea fishing, and sunset cruises, that can be enjoyed by all.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Virtual (all ages) Closed
Online registration closed-
Shirt & Medal will be mailed
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$30.00Jun 4 – Jul 3
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$35.00Jul 4 – Nov 12
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$40.00Nov 13 – Dec 2
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5K Run - chip timed (all ages) Closed
Online registration closed-
5K participants will receive a tech shirt, medal, and chip timed race bib
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$30.00Jun 4 – Jul 3
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$35.00Jul 4 – Nov 12
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$40.00Nov 13 – Dec 2
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5K Walk - chip timed (all ages) Closed
Online registration closed-
5K walkers timing booth closes at 9:15a
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$30.00Jun 4 – Jul 3
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$35.00Jul 4 – Nov 12
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$40.00Nov 13 – Dec 2
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I Mile Fun Run/Walk (untimed) (all ages) Closed
Online registration closed-
A fun Run or Walk - great for families & friends and solo walkers. Participants will receive a tech shirt, medal, and race bib
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$25.00
Summertime
Jun 4 – Oct 31 -
$30.00Nov 1 – Nov 19
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$35.00Nov 20 – Dec 2
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Turtle Dash (100 meters) ages 6-9 Closed
Online registration closed-
All turtles receive a participation gift
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$20.00Jun 4 – Jun 3
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$20.00Jun 4 – Dec 2
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Beautiful Beaches
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Carol Braddy, Race Organizer
- Phone
- 813-300-5578
- Website
- Visit website
