SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K

Join us for the 23rd Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Race Weekend, one of Northwest Florida's longest-running and top-grossing fundraisers. This event supports SEASIDE SCHOOL™, the oldest public charter school in Florida, comprising SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ and Seacoast Collegiate High School.

 

Event Highlights:

Friday, February 14, 2025
Taste of the Race: Kick off the weekend with an evening under the stars, featuring local chefs and restaurateurs competing for top culinary awards, including the Chef’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award.

 

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Race Expo: Pick up your race packets at SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ and explore the Race Expo in the SEASIDE® Lyceum.
Exclusive Packet Pickup: Sponsors and donors can pick up their packets at Seacoast Collegiate High School on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

 

Sunday, February 16, 2025
Race Day: Experience the 23rd running of the Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and the 5K (3.1 miles). Both races start in the town of SEASIDE® and feature an out-and-back route along the scenic coastal communities and Dune Lakes of Highway 30A.

 

Join participants from around the globe and be part of this exciting, charitable event!

 

TARGET AUDIENCES

Celebrate the 23rd running of our race and connect with a vibrant, engaged community. Our 2025 marketing campaign targets key demographics, reflecting over 25 years of serving Walton County students and 20 years of hosting an exceptional race experience. Our target audience includes:

• Seaside School Community: Staff, board members, students, alumni, parents, and families
• Past Participants, Sponsors, and Donors
• Volunteers
• Community Partners
• Locals: Residents of SEASIDE®, 30A, and South Walton
• Non-locals: Individuals connected to and familiar with SEASIDE®, 30A, and South Walton

 

Partner with us to showcase your brand to a dedicated and diverse audience while supporting a meaningful cause. Join us in making the 2025 SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Race Weekend unforgettable!

 

HOW TO SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP

Step #1: Complete THIS FORM to confirm your level of support!
SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT DEADLINE: 12/22/2024

 

Step #2: You will receive a sponsorship activation e-mail and invoice from the Race team. Please note the activation email will include your coupon codes for complimentary race registration and/or Taste of the Race tickets.

 

Step #3: Fulfill your commitment by making online payment (link in activation email) or sending a check to:

SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™
PO Box 4825
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459

 

 

ABOUT THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™ HALF MARATHON + 5K
The SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K is the annual charity race fundraiser that supports the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™ and encompasses an entire weekend of activities from the Taste of the Race culinary event as the official Race Weekend kick-off party to Race Day that welcomes thousands of runners. Participation and support of the annual fundraiser provide middle school and high school students in Walton County, Florida the opportunity to participate in unique learning experiences not typically found in public education. For more information on the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K, visit RunSeasideFL.com. 

 

ABOUT THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™
THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™ - the oldest operating public charter school in Florida and comprised of SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ in Seaside, Florida and Seacoast Collegiate High School located on the nearby campus of Northwest Florida State College - was founded in 1996 with the simple goal of creating a school to address the need for a better middle school education in Walton County. Today, SEASIDE SCHOOL™ has nearly 440 students across the two school campuses and Northwest Florida State College serving grades 5th through 12th and was ranked in the top five of all public charter schools in the state of Florida for the 2021-2022 school year based on the Florida Department of Education School Grade Program. For more information, visit SeasideSchools.net.