Additional race information can be found at https://goldenislestrack.club/.
Welcome to the 38th Annual Sunshine Festival July 4th Race!
This is a USTAF Certified 5K route. The 5k race winds through the beautiful live oak and Spanish moss-lined streets of St. Simons Island at 7:00 AM!
The 1 Mile Fun Run for children will be held immediately following the 5K at 8:00 AM. The 1 Mile Fun Run will start and finish at the same location as the 5k.
Golden Isles Track Club uses the proceeds of this event to support running-related causes in our community, including Girls on the Run; local high school track and cross country teams; and local projects that develop and maintain walking, running, and cycling paths in Glynn County.
Fees include a high-quality short-sleeve T-shirt (youth and adult sizes). Only participants registered by June 12th are guaranteed a shirt.
Runners Expo held at pre-race packet pick-up, on Saturday, July 2rd, 2-6 pm - St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 250 Kings Way
Packet Pick: Saturday, July 2rd, 2-6 pm - St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 250 Kings Way. RACE DAY PICK-UP FOR THE 5K WILL END PROMPTLY AT 6:45 AM!
Awards: Overall, Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59), Senior Grand Masters (60 & over), and top 3 male and female runners in each age group. Age groups - 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Award for the Best Costume.
Award for the Largest Team. Gift basket sponsored by WINN DIXIE
Award for the best-decorated home along the route. Gift basket sponsored by WINN DIXIE
Start/Finish Location: Kings Park, 601 Mallery Street, St Simons Island. (Across from Mallery Park)
Chip timing provided by Second Wind Timing
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