SARASOTA COUNTY – The annual Kids’ Summer Beach Runs return to Siesta and North Brohard beaches this June and July, offering one-mile fun runs for kids and families to enjoy healthy activities together throughout the summer.
The free Kids’ Summer Beach Runs are scheduled as follows:
- Tuesdays, June 3 through July 29, at Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota.
- Wednesdays, June 4 through July 30, at North Brohard Beach, 1400 S. Harbor Drive, Venice.
- Runs will take place the week of July 4.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. near the playground at Siesta Beach and near the Venice Fishing Pier at North Brohard Beach. Runs begin at 6:30 p.m. at both locations.
Participants will receive a finisher ribbon. Kids who complete four runs will earn a free T-shirt, a free kid’s meal coupon for Gecko’s Grill & Pub and a coupon for New Balance kid’s shoes. The runs can be completed at either location.
The Kids’ Summer Beach Runs are presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, New Balance of Sarasota and Sarasota Crew. Additional sponsors include the Florida Department of Health-Sarasota, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Gecko’s Grill & Pub, Manasota Track Club, Sharky’s on the Pier and Siesta Beach Eats.
For updates due to inclement weather on event days or to learn more, visit SarasotaCountyParks.com or call 311.