Endless Summer 10K & 5K

This 10k (6.2 miles) OCEANFRONT on Beautiful Anastasia State Park's Beach. The race begins near the Island Beach Shop and directly Oceanfront on hard packed sand at low tide. Runners will see only the Beautiful Ocean, birds, turtles, wildlife, sand and sand dunes. Run travels north for approx. 2.8 miles, turns and returns. NO Buildings, Condos or Homes...nothing but Beautiful Oceanfront Nature. Runners will return from the beach to the pavement with approx. .4 miles to the finish line.. Participants must be fit to run on sand, uneven terrain and mixed pavement types. There is often exposure to Sun, heat, and humidity, etc. We have plenty of water stops! Please email jim@donsfriend.com if you have any questions about the race. The 10K is for runners only due to time restraints. Don't miss out on the most Beautiful 10K Beach Runs on the Planet !! If you would like to walk, please sign up for the 5K. 8:15am Start Time. PLUS.....the Best T-shirt in Running HISTORY ! (..so says the Artist).

This 5K beach Run/walk starts on beach and ends near the Island Beach Grill. This is a low tide beach loop run/walk on hard packed sand beginning at 8:15am at low tide. This is a Pristine, Beautiful Ocean Front location in St. Anastasia State Park.....No Homes, No Buildings........nothing but miles of Beautiful Beach. The 10K and 5K start at the same location, The 5K proceeds along the Ocean Front for 1.3 miles North, then turn around and finish running South. Don't miss out on one of the most Beautiful 5K Beach Runs on the Planet !! PLUS.....the Best T-shirt in Running HISTORY ! (..so says the Artist)

10K Virtual Runners can run at any time. This is on the Honor System, so proof of time is not necessary. 10K Virtual Runners can Pick up the Packets at the same times as the runners, at Anastasia State Park. If you would your packet shipped to you, please choose the "10K Virtual Run - Ship my Packet to me" option, and we will ship your packet to you for our cost of $10.00.
Virtual Runners will receive Turtle Shirt, Finishers Medal and Beautiful Bag.

5K Virtual Runners can run at any time. This is on the Honor System, so proof of time is not necessary. 5K Virtual Runners can Pick up the Packets at the same times as the runners, at Anastasia State Park. If you would your packet shipped to you, please choose the "5K Virtual Run - Ship my Packet to me" option. and we will ship your packet to you for our cost of $10.00.
Virtual Runners will receive Turtle Shirt, Finishers Medal and Beautiful Bag.

"I don't want to RUN... I just want that Turtle Shirt !
This is for those who don't want to run but want that turtle shirt. You do not pay the fee for the 10k or 5K, but a reduced rate to get the FAMOUS Turtle shirt. By choosing this option, you keep slots open for those who want to run since the races have limited slots available. PLUS.....this is the Best T-shirt in Running HISTORY ! (..so says the Artist). Sleep in and pick up your shirt on Friday. If you would like your shirt mailed to you, please choose Option - "0.0K -No Run - No Walk - Just mail me my Shirt". You will receive the Turtle Shirt of your size choice for this option.

"I don't want to RUN... I just want that Turtle Shirt !
This is for those who don't want to run but want that FAMOUS Turtle shirt. You do not pay the fee for the 10k or 5k, but a reduced rate to get the shirt. By doing this race you keep slots open for those who want to run since the races have limited slots available. PLUS.....this is the Best T-shirt in Running HISTORY ! (..so says the designer). By including this extra $10.00, we will ship your shirt to you via USPS Priority Mail. Shirts will be mailed near race time in November.

10K Virtual Runners can run at any time. This is on the Honor System, so proof of time is not necessary. If you choose this option, you are paying an extra $10.00 for USPS Priority mail shipping. Packets are shipped near race time in November. Save the 10 Bucks by picking up your packet with the runners on November 22nd - 23rd. (then, choose "Endless Summer 10K Virtual - Pick Up Packet" option)

5K Virtual Runners can run at any time. This is on the Honor System, so proof of time is not necessary. If you choose this option, you are paying an extra $10.00 for USPS Priority mail shipping. Packets are shipped near race time in November. Save the 10 Bucks by picking up your packet with the runners on November 22nd - 23rd.(then, choose "Endless Summer 5K Virtual - Pick Up Packet" option)