We are back for our 32nd Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic! We missed you in 2020, so sorry about that!
This is year will be at beautiful Sand Key Park where we will have our first "Leftover Race" where you get to choose from previous year's shirts and finisher medals!! We have many older versions of shirts and medals that we would like to provide instead of new ones.
New custom bibs and age-group medals will be given out and we'll have a post-race expo with food, music and good times.
And don't worry, in 2022 we plan to have everything back to "normal" if at all possible!
Chip timed 5K and 10K races will circle the park.
1 mile kids race for only $10!
Lots and lots of free raffle giveaways!
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 or misuse 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.
Many times the reason people resort to drugs is because of an emotional problem, upset or situation in their life. As runners and athletes, we know that going for a run, being active and eating healthy can be very beneficial and are a much better solution than drugs. So let's spread that message, while educating people about the true, harmful effects that drugs can have on a person's life.
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 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. Our hope is that with the help of our financial contribution, that these groups and others, can help further their goals to help as many people as they can.
History: 32 years ago, this race was started by local resident and elite runner Sandra Johnson. 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
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
All Virtual Race participants will receive a race shirt, medal and bib which will only be available at packet-pick up locations and will not be mailed.
Packet pick-up locations are to-be-determined. Stay tuned to your emails and be sure to "LIKE" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saynotodrugsrace
YES, it IS ok to pick-up for friends! No ID required. Please be prepared with the information before you get to the front of the line so you don't cause delays for others.
5K race will run through the beautiful Sand Key Park. Course map will be added closer to race day.
10K race will run through the beautiful Sand Key Park, doing the 5K course twice. Course map will be added closer to race day.
1 mile kids race will have kids running nearby the start/finish on a closed course. Details to be uploaded closer to race day.
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