Grab your running shoes and head to the beach for the Isle of Palms Recreation Department’s annual beach run, scheduled for July 29.
Online registration is accessible through noon on July 26. Late registration is available during the packet pickup at the Windjammer on July 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or the day of the race, starting at 7 a.m. During late registration, only cash or checks will be accepted, and there will be an additional $10 charge, with the exception of the youth fun runs.
The festivities begin on the beach in front of the Windjammer at 7 a.m., and the races start at 8 a.m. The youth fun runs begin at 8:30 a.m. and include a 1 mile run for 9-to-14-year olds, a half-mile mile for 5-to-8-year olds and a 100 yard dash for children 4 and under. All runners and walkers will be timed, and awards will be presented to overall male and female runners/walkers directly after the races, while treasures will be distributed for the youth fun runs.
This event is a fun, family-friendly annual race, but it’s also for those who lean more to the competitive side. A 10K run, 5K run/walk and youth fun runs cover the bases for a morning of sandy toes and smiles.