Event Description
Come kick off the Independence Day with a 5K Fun Run. The Mexico Beach Sandy Shoes 5K Fun Run is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get you prepared for a great 4th of July. All ages are invited to participate in this family, fun race. A very easy course that will allow any stage of runner to enjoy. Runners will start and end at the same location with water stations along the road to route runners through the course. Spirited volunteers and onlookers will be cheering on each racer as they cross the finish line. This is a non-chipped, non-official timed race. All runners will be responsible for capturing his/her own time. A race clock will be provided, displayed, and visible to all runners as they cross the finish line. Race will start at 7:00 a.m. on July 4th at Under the Palms Park (corner of Seventh Street & Maryland Blvd.)
Registration is now open! Registration fee includes t-shirt, race bib and medal. Don’t wait as registration will close on June 22nd. There will be no day of race registration. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to having you participate in our Sandy Shoes 5K Fun Run.
Event details and schedule
Race Packet Pickup:
Monday, July 2nd- Mexico Beach Civic Center, Noon till 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 3rd- Mexico Beach Civic Center, 9:00 a.m. till Noon
Wednesday, July 4th- Race Location, Under the Palms Park, 6:00 a.m. till 6:30 a.m.
Mexico Beach Civic Center is located at 109 31st Street (behind Mango Marleys)
All Times Listed are Central Time.
Please be advised that this race is a non-chipped, non-official timed race. All runners will be responsible for capturing his/her own time. A race clock will be provided, displayed, and visible to all runners as they cross the finish line. Runners will start and finish at the same location. Race will start at 7:00 a.m. on July 4th at Under the Palms Park (corner of Seventh Street & Maryland Blvd.)
Parking is located at the vacant lot across from the park. Make sure to dress for the hot July weather and bring sunscreen. Should you have any questions, please contact the Mexico Beach Welcome Center at 888-723-2546.
