4th Annual
Run For the Beaches 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Turtle Dash - Free
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Benefiting sustainability and environmental initiatives specific to our gulf beaches, marine and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation programs, beach clean-ups, and
organizations that promote the interest and welfare of the gulf beaches community.
Sunrise 5K on the beach!
A chip timed, out & back 5k, as the early morning low tide exposes the wide, hard-packed shoreline of Treasure Island’s beautiful beaches.
Perfect for running!
HOSTING VENUE 
Thunderbird Beach Resort, 10700 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Swag - for Runners & Walkers include a performance race shirt, bib,
and a finishers medal.
Awards provided by St Pete Running Company
Top 5K winners in each category
Plus - a Middle of the Pack award
to the 5ker with the overall Average Time!
Age Categories | Ages | Award category |
| Starfish | 7-13 | overall winner |
| Stingrays | 14 -19 | overall winner |
| Dolphins | 20-29 | 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 - January 11, 2025
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up & Registration:
Date: January 10, 2025
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 - January 11, 2025
Race Day Packet Pick-up & Registration:
Date: January 11
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 0-6
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 *City of Treasure Island
*Friends of the Pelicans *Keep Pinellas Beautiful *Birds in Helping Hands
*Treasure Island Adopt A Beach
Come for the Run, stay for the Fun!
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
5K Run (or Walk) - CHIP TIMED (all ages)
Price changes in 2 days 5 hours-
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Register for 5K Run (or Walk) - CHIP TIMED (all ages)$35.00Now registering May 26 – Nov 30
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$40.00Dec 1 – Jan 11
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Fun Run/Walk - untimed
Price changes in 2 days 5 hours-
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$30.00Feb 28 – May 25
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Register for Fun Run/Walk - untimed$35.00Now registering May 26 – Nov 30
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$40.00Dec 1 – Jan 11
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5K Virtual
Registration closes in 1 month 13 days-
Can't get to the run on event day but want to support the cause? Join us virtually. Race shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to you once you post your race results.
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$40.00Feb 28 – Feb 27
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Register for 5K Virtual$40.00Now registering Feb 28 – Jan 11
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Turtle Dash - 100 meters (any age)
Registration closes in 1 month 13 days-
Fun, fun, fun for the little ones!
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FreeFeb 28 – Feb 27
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Register for Turtle Dash - 100 meters (any age)FreeNow registering Feb 28 – Jan 11
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Carol Braddy, Race Organizer
- Phone
- 813-300-5578
- Website
- Visit website
