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Discover Caladesi Island 10 Miler

December 3, 2016
Clearwater Beach and Caladesi State Park
Pier 60, Clearwater Beach, FL
A turtle sculpture greets beachgoers at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach, FL.
The race starts and finishes next to Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com)
Caladesi Island Trails Signage.
The 10 miler included trails on Caladesi Island.

Discover Caladesi Island
​5K and 10 Miler

The West Florida Y Runners Club hosts this race each year in January.

​Foul weather cancelled the race in 2016, so it was rescheduled for December 3.

The 10 Miler was a beach and trail run. The out and back course began at Pier 60, then headed north on Clearwater Beach to Caladesi Island. Runners ran the trails on Caladesi then returned along the beach to Pier 60. 

​The 5K course was an out and back run on the beach.

There were over 200 runners this year.

What You Need to Know

Packet Pickup: Pickup was available on race morning at the pavilion next to Pier 60. No expo.

Race Course: The 10 mile course is the waterfront sand on Clearwater Beach, and nature trails on Caladesi Island State Park. The 5K course was all on the beach.

Pacers: No.

Aid Stations: There were 6 stops — 3 stations that were passed twice. Friendly, kind volunteers at all the aid stations.

Parking: It's convenient, but expensive, to park in the Pier 60 public parking lot. I spent $15. I gave my parking pass to someone when I left so they could use the leftover time. 

Restrooms: There are very nice restrooms adjacent to the parking lot. There was a public restroom on the beach, and another on the trail. No port-o-lets.

Cost: 10 mile $40. 5K $25.

SWAG (Stuff we all get):  All runners received a short sleeve tech race shirt and bib, and beautiful handmade finisher medals.

Surprise: How hard it was to run in the deep, soft sand on Caladesi Island. I had a cup of sand in each shoe when I finished.

Post Race Festivities: The post race food was breakfast served in the pavilion. There was plenty of cold water, bananas, pancakes, sausage, etc.

Photos: No. Well, except for the ones I took myself. I don't usually take photos during a race, but the surroundings were gorgeous.

Awards: Winners 3 deep in each age group received prizes and gift certificates.
​
Timing Chip: No. Old school digital clock at the finish line. Runners wrote their time on a scorecard.

Race Results: The results were posted by 11 am at CoolRunning.com.

Weather Report: It was 59º at start. 
-> Mostly sunny.
-> Strong headwinds for 4 miles.
-> Temp was 69º at the finish.


Race Rating: A

Race shirt for Discover Caladesi Island 2016 Race.
Packet pick up was on race morning. Runners received the original race shirt dated Jan. 23rd. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com)
Race course along Clearwater Beach, FL.
The race course included aid stations, restrooms and beautiful views. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com)
2016 finisher medal for Discover Caladesi Island Race.
Beautiful handmade medal for the 10 mile finishers. I picked up both of these shells during the race. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com)

I really enjoyed this race, and am so glad it was rescheduled so I could put it on my calendar. ​It was probably the hardest race I've run for two reasons: a sore knee and that soft, deep sand on Caladesi Island. ​But the views made it worthwhile!

(Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com)
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  • Races
    • 2021 Races >
      • REVIEW: 2021 Tampa Hot Chocolate 15K 5K
      • Hot Chocolate 15K Watercolor Journal
    • 2019 Races >
      • 2019 First Watch Sarasota Half
      • 2019 Legoland Brick Dash 5K
      • 2019 World Refugee Day 5K
      • 2019 Pittsburgh Half Marathon
      • 2019 Rugged Maniac Dade City
      • 2019 Copperhead 5K at the Valspar Championship
      • 2019 Best Damn Race
      • 2019 St Pete Beach Classic Duo
    • 2018 Races >
      • 2018 First Watch Sarasota Half
    • 2017 Races >
      • 2017 Madeira Beach Sunset Series
      • 2017 Best Damn Race Leftover 5k
      • 2017 May Day 10K
      • 2017 5K on the Runway
      • 2017 Valspar Par 4 Miler
      • 2017 Sarasota Music Half
      • 2017 SPB Beach Classic
      • 2017 Kettle Krush 5K
    • 2016 Races >
      • 2016 Caladesi Island 10 Miler
      • 2016 Ronnie's Run 10 Miler
      • 2016 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2016 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2016 One Step Closer 10k
      • 2016 Hippie Dash 5k
      • 2016 May Day 10K
      • 2016 FL Beach Half
      • 2016 SPB Beach Classic
    • 2015 Races >
      • 2015 May Day 10k
      • 2015 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2015 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2015 Honeymoon Island Half
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