Celebrating the 21st year of racing, The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K kicks off registration today, August 25th, 2022 for the February 17th through 19th, 2023 Race Weekend and cements its spot as one of longest consecutive running events and top grossing fundraisers in Northwest Florida. The charitable cause, which draws participants from all over the country, has helped fund The Seaside School, Inc., one of the first and now the oldest operating public charter schools in the state of Florida.
This year’s race will feature an overall theme, to be voted on by race registrants and social media followers. The chosen theme will spice up race festivities, particularly for runners wishing to dress out, liven up their run or participate in team entries. Theme choices include “Disco Dash,” “Superhero Sprint,” and “Rockstar Run.” To vote, simply visit runseasidefl.com/ or facebook.com/SeasideSchoolFoundation. The theme will be announced across all social media platforms on October 1st, 2022.
100% of the funds raised from the race weekend benefit The Seaside School Foundation, which supports the operating budget for Seaside Neighborhood School and Seacoast Collegiate High School. The Seaside School, Inc. is tuition-free, public charter school serving students across Walton County. Last year, the 2022 race raised proceeds totaling more than $700,000.
The 21st annual charity Race Weekend will kick-off on Friday, February 17th with an evening under the stars at the official race pre-party, Taste of the Race. Party-goers can attend this delicious Seaside party that features local chefs and restaurateurs competing for the top culinary awards including the coveted Chef’s Choice Award, last year won by Wild Bill’s Beach Dogs operated by the Dawson Group, and the People’s Choice Award, won by The Red Bar.
On Saturday, February 18th, runners are invited to pick-up their race packets at the Seaside Neighborhood School and enjoy the Expo taking place in the Seaside Lyceum.
The race weekend comes to a pinnacle with the half marathon (13.1 miles) starting at 6:45 AM and the 5K (3.1 miles) at 7:05 AM, on Sunday, February 19th, 2023. Both races – the half marathon and 5K – start in the town of Seaside, Florida with an out-and-back run along the coastal dune lakes of Scenic Highway 30A.
Registration options can be found at www.runseasidefl.com.
