2018 51st Annual Easter Beach Run

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The  51th Annual Easter Beach Run is the longest standing beach run and you can be apart of history by joining them on Saturday, March 31st!

Register Now for the 2018 Easter Beach Run!

This festive, Easter-themed beach run was established in 1967 by the City of Daytona Beach. The race was first held on Easter Sunday to provide an activity for visiting college students and is now the oldest consecutive footrace in the State of Florida.

Participants will enjoy a scenic run on the World’s Most Famous Beach while traveling out and back for the 4-mile race, 2-mile fun run or health walk. Kids are also welcome to participate in the 1/4-mile race, 100 and 50-yard dash.

Following the race, registered participants head over to title sponsor, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Co. for their world-renown shrimp and grits. Sponsors and vendors will also have tons of treats and information to share throughout the event.

The Easter Beach Run is professionally chip-timed by the 5K Race Director.

4 Mile & 2 Mile Races – 10:00 a.m. + 10:05 a.m.
Held at the Historic Daytona Beach Bandshell
10:00 a.m. – 4 mile Race (all ages, teams welcome)
10:05 a.m. – 2 mile Race & Fun Health Walk (all ages)

4 Miler Prize Money
1st Place $600 – Male & Female Split
2nd Place $300 – Male & Female Split
3rd Place $100 – Male & Female Split

Kids Races – 9:45 a.m.
50 yards (3-5 years)
100 yards (6-7 years)
1/4 mile (8-9 years)

Fees:
2mile/4mile races Pre-registration – $30
2mile/4mile races Pre-registration – $35 After March 13th

*Race Day Registration is Available

Kids races (50yd/100yd/1/4 mile) -$15 Entry- after March 13th $20.00 Entry Fee

Pre-race packet pickup info:
Thursday 4-7 Mai Tai’s – 250 N Atlantic Ave #130, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Friday 3-6 Dales Shoes – 2595 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Race day packet pickup info:
Race day packet pickup will begin on Saturday at 7:30am at the Daytona Beach Bandshell behind Ocean Walk Shoppes and Hilton.

AWARDS

2018 custom “finisher” medals for the first 1,000 registered runners and walkers completing the race.

Awards for the top three overall finishers (2mile & 4mile): 4 Mile: 1st Place – $600, 2nd Place – $300, 3rd Place – $100 /

2 Mile: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Sponsored gift baskets

4 mile Age Groups: Top 3 Overall Males & Top 3 Overall Females – 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in each age group 11 & Under, 12-17, 18-34, 35-49, 50-59,60-69, 70-74,75-79, 80+

2 mile Age Groups: Top 3 Overall Males & Top 3 Overall Females – 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in each age group 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-17, 18-34, 35-49, 50-64, 65-79, 80+

Kids Races
Each “Kids Race” participant receives a participant medal!

Award ceremonies will be held at the bandshell following each race. Results will be available online beginning race day.

Awards not picked up race day may be picked up weekdays at the CODB Cultural Services Administrative office for 30 days after the race. Awards will be mailed if requested with a $10 check to CODB – P.O. Box 2451 Daytona Beach, FL 32115.

PARKING
Parking is available in the Ocean Center Garage across from the Ocean Walk Shoppes on A1A. Additional parking available City of Daytona Beach lots, metered spots on city streets, and in private lots on A1A near Main Street.

Click here for more information on the 51st Annual Easter Beach Run!

 

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