Event Description

Location:  LandShark Bar & Grill
471 South Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118 

*𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱! 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝟮𝟬% 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝟭𝟵. 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 — 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮'𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗝𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲tt 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱! 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹!*
www.hardrockhotels.com/daytona-beach

RACE DESCRIPTION
Runners and walkers alike will enjoy the sun and sand at their feet for this Jimmy Buffett themed beach 5K and Fun Run! You'll enjoy the sounds of the surf from the "World's Most Famous Beach" and great Trop Rock Music while you bring your best Parrothead themed hats and attire for our morning race. A portion of the race proceeds benefit the Marine Science Center and their efforts to help sea turtle rehabilitation. It's fins up following the race at LandShark Bar & Grill for the awards ceremony where you'll enjoy  food, fun and a complimentary beverage...because it's always 5 'o clock somewhere!  

ENTRY
Before August 31st -$25
September 1st to September 20th - $30.00
Day of Race - $35.00

Anyone who would like to donate any amount of money besides their entry fee may do so upon pre-registering. All proceeds go to THE MARINE SCIENCE CENTER.

FINISHER MEDALS
All participants receive a finisher medal upon completion of the event

DAY OF REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP
Packet pickup will take place on race day at race site from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45am

DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE
8am – Registration Opens
9am – Race Start
10:15am – Awards Ceremony at LandShark Bar & Grill

TEE SHIRTS
Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants. Shirts not guaranteed on race day.  

AWARDS
Top overall male and female and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 14 & under, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over  

PARKING
Parking is available next to the race start location, at the LandShark Bar & Grill parking lot. Parking is also plentiful directly next door to LandShark Bar & Grill at the Sun Splash Park Parking lot located at 611 South Atlantic Ave. In addition, bathrooms are available at the south side of Sun Splash Park as well as LandShark Bar & Grill.

TIMING & SCORING
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib   

FAQ
When and where does the race take place?
Saturday September 21st, 2019. The race course begins on the beach in front LandShark Bar & Grill. Registration opens at 8am. Race start time is promptly 9am. TV coverage may affect the start time of the race by a few minutes if a live cut-away of the start is scheduled.                             

How long is the course?              
The 5K is 3.1 miles.

How will I be timed?  
The race uses an electronic timing system that records race time and place via a transponder chip that will be given out at registration. Each individual competing in the 5K is required to use the race chip. Official times will not be recorded without a chip. There will be a clock at the finish line to view your time.

When and where do I pick up my registration materials?
Registration starts at 8am for all participants – pre-registered, walk-up, voucher – Pre-registered runners have a separate registration station that is further split into three lines based on the first letter of the runner’s last name. Walk-Up and voucher holders have their own registration station.

How will I receive my results?
Official results are posted for the top runners in each category, race staff has all results for on-site inquiries and results are posted on the race website. 

Can I use my own race chip or tag rather than utilizing the one that is provided?
No, for this year's race, we are not equipped to utilize individuals’ personal chips or tags.     

Who gets a T-shirt?
Only pre-registered runners that successfully complete the registration and payment processes seven weekdays before the race are guaranteed a free race t-shirt. Several hundred additional shirts are printed for the race. Pre-registered runners in the seven days leading to the race are first to receive their shirt and preferred size. The remaining shirts for walk-up and voucher runners are available for free until they run out. Also, day-of and voucher participants may face limited sizes and availability.

What if I need help along the way?
Qualified emergency medical professionals are available to provide assistance at the start/finish lines.   

Can I participate in the event with my dog?
Sorry, as much as we love our pets too, the safety of participants is our main concern. Therefore, we do not allow pets on the course.

Can I participate with a stroller?
Yes, nurturing future generations of runners is a priority and demonstrating healthy lifestyles to our kids is special. Please, however, start in the later part of the runners.  

What do I do with my personal items while I’m running?
You can leave your items at a drop-off station, located near the start line.  Look for the "Gear Tent" sign near the registration booth.  

Should I bring my own water?
No, four water stations are available on the course. They are at the start, third-in, two thirds in and at the finish.

How do I register?
You may register online (preferred method). Go to RunSignUp.com. You can also text “Parrot” to 62582 on your smart phone and the registration link with be texted to your phone. In-person registration is available on the beach in front of LandShark Bar & Grill. Both cash and checks are acceptable.  

How much does it cost?
Early registration is $25 per person. In person registration is $35 per person.

I will be out of town on race day and not able to participate. Can I get my money returned?
We appreciate your race registration. As the race brochure states, we are unable to issue refunds. We are not in a position to credit your credit card or issue checks. 

Will the race be held if it's raining?
The race is a "rain or shine" event. All participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather, such as in a rain coat or hat. Umbrellas can pose a safety hazard to others, so please do not bring them.  

What will be provided after the race?
An awards ceremony will take place after the race at LandShark Bar & Grill.

Can I transfer my entry to someone else?
We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.