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Three Local 5k Series are a Good Way to Stay Motivated during Summer in Florida.

5/28/2017

 
Summer in Florida means it's time to double the SPF on your sunscreen, and find ways to keep training despite the higher temperatures.

If races help you focus, how about running a few 5Ks on the beach? (It's always cooler on the beach!) There are three nearby beach sunset series this summer: Madeira Beach, Pass-A-Grille and Sand Key.

Run a 5K Beach Sunset Series this Summer to stay motivated during the off season.

Madeira Beach 5K ​Sunset Series

The Madeira Beach 5K Sunset Series is
presented by RaceHawk.com.
Friday nights at 7:15 pm 


John's Pass Park Shelter 
12901 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach, FL
 
​Registration:
$65 for 3 race series
$25 each, early registration
$35 each, on race day


All registered runners receive:
June 16: Mens/Womens Tank Top           
July 7: Beach Towel
Aug 4: Trucker Hat


  • Chip timed race.
  • Packet pick up on site from 5:15-7:00 pm before each race.
  • No age group awards for single races.
  • Overall series awards for first in each age group male/female. Starting at 14 and under up to 75+. 
  • Overall series awards given after last race in August.
  • Post race party is across the street at Hooters in John’s Pass Village.
 

Madeira Beach Sunset Series 5K logo.
Parking in Madeira Beach for Beach 5K Series.
Parking options are marked in blue. John's Pass Park is free, the others cost money.
Free parking at John's Pass Park is first come, first served. There is paid parking at John's Pass Village, and a city lot north of the race start. Don't park illegally, or you'll be towed — and that's expensive, inconvenient and no fun.

​The Madeira Beach race series helps VIPwarriors.org.  
"VIP Warriors is a Central Florida/Tampa Bay wounded veteran athletic organization that engages wounded veterans and their families of all branches and combat eras, in the participation of endurance sports. All levels of athletes are welcome. Veterans helping veterans through the healing process through the camaraderie is of training and competing in endurance sports, to include triathlons, cycling, marathons, mud run/obstacle courses."

—> Read my review of the June Madeira Beach Sunset 5K!

Sunsets at Sand Key Park in Clearwater, FL

If you live north of St. Petersburg, you may want to choose the 5k series hosted by the West Florida Y Runners Club at Sand Key Park in Clearwater.
Sunsets at Sand Key Park 5K Series
Location: Sand Key Park
​(Behind Sheraton Sand Key)

​
1060 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767
​
There are 4 races in the series:
June 9, June 23, July 14 and August 11.
Kids Fun Run at 6:45 pm is FREE
5K race at 7:00pm
 
Pricing Options:

$20 each race with no shirt
$25 each race, with shirt
$50 series of 4 races with shirt

Registration: Online at ​www.SignMeUp.com/119685. 
Registration and Packet Pick Up o
n site on race day beginning at 5:45 pm. 
​
​
All races begin and end on the sand behind the Sheraton Sand Key. ​It’s an out and back course through Sand Key Park. Parking available at the Sheraton.
  • Weekly awards for top 3 male and female.
  • Overall series awards for those running all 4 races: male and female, and 1st place male and female age group. 
  • Age group determined by age at last race.
  • No refunds. Races happen rain or shine. 

St. Pete Road Runners Beach Race Series

Three Races — Fridays at 7 pm
June 23, July 21 and August 18

Chip-timed 5K beach races.
Free Kids Fun Run at 6:30 pm.
​

Location: The Hurricane Restaurant
809 Gulf Way (Pass-A-Grille)
St. Pete Beach, FL
​
Registration:
​
$40 each: 
Individual Races
$85: 3 Race Series
$25 each: 
Virtual Race
​
Virtual Run: Can’t make it on race day? Sign up for the virtual run and we will mail you a race t-shirt. 
​

​All pre-registered runners receive a finisher medal and race shirt. Runners who complete the entire 5k race series will get an additional commemorative award.

St Pete Road Runners logo
​FREE Kids 200m Fun Run
6:30 pm before the 5K race.
All kids run participants receive
a race bib and a finisher medal!
Pass-A-Grille Beach, St. Pete Beach, FL
Historic Pass-A-Grille Beach
Packet Pick Up:
Wed., 5:00pm – 7:00pm at St. Pete Running Company
Thurs., 11:00am – 7:00pm at St. Pete Running Company
5:00-7:00 pm at race. Registration available on site on race day.


Post Race Party: For all participants includes a free buffet from the Hurricane Restaurant, adult beverages (with proper I.D.), soda, water, live DJ and a spectacular sunset. St. Pete Running Company gift certificate awards at every race for Top 3 overall male/female; top three in age group, 14 and under, 15-19 and five year increments to 70+.

Directions: North or south I-275 go west to exit 54th Ave S Route 682 (Pinellas Bayway) to Gulf Boulevard and south to Pass-A-Grille on 9th Avenue and Gulf Way. Plentiful metered parking available.
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      • 2017 Valspar Par 4 Miler
      • 2017 Sarasota Music Half
      • 2017 SPB Beach Classic
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      • 2016 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
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      • 2016 One Step Closer 10k
      • 2016 Hippie Dash 5k
      • 2016 May Day 10K
      • 2016 FL Beach Half
      • 2016 SPB Beach Classic
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      • 2015 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2015 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2015 Honeymoon Island Half
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