31st Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic 5K, 10K & 1 Mile Kids Race

Join us for our 31st Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic!  

This is an awesome local race with a certified out & back 5K & 10K course taking you over Clearwater's beautiful Memorial Causeway Bridge and back to Coachman Park.  Low entry fees but lots of perks and fun! 

• Fresh-from-scratch pancake breakfast (gluten-free available too)

• Free race shirt included!

• Beautiful finisher BLING

• Chip-timed 5K & 10K

• 1 mile kids race for only $5

• Lots of free raffle giveaways!

• Great, family themed atmosphere and an overall great time.   

   

Most everyone knows someone who has had their lives affected or even devastated because of drugs or alcohol abuse. More specifically, due to the use of illegal drugs or the abuse of prescription drugs.  The mission of the Say No To Drugs is to raise awareness and education about this to as many people as possible, while offering an alternative which is to go for a run, get in shape, run a race and connect with positive, like-minded people.

Financial support for the race comes only from local businesses as well as from race entry fees.  After race expenses are paid, available proceeds go to local charities and children’s organizations.  No monies related to the Say No To Drugs race go to or from any political or religious organizations.

Charitable donations are given annually to organizations such as the Boy Scouts (Council & Troops), Girl Scouts (Council & Troops), Challenged Athletes Foundation, Police Athletic League and others.

History: 31 years ago, this race was started by Sandra Johnson, an elite athlete and a staff member with the Church of Scientology. She wanted to follow along with Nancy Reagan’s slogan of “Just Say No”. A few years later, some local Clearwater residents (all non-paid volunteers) took over the organizing of the 501(c)3 charity race and continues to this day with the help of hundreds of volunteers and wonderful people