5K run and walk races on the white sand beaches of Destin, Florida to benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and remember the 13th Anniversary of the loss of four special operations airmen in the Ratchet 33 crash (18 Feb 2012).
The entire race is on the sand. Each runner gets a custom Son of a Beach insulated cup and each finisher earns a medal. Free drinks and food for all registered runners/walkers following the event.
Early Packet Pickup: Friday, Feb 21 11am-5:00pm at The Back Porch Destin
Day of Registration & Packet Pickup: Saturday, Feb 22 630am-730am
Start: 8am Saturday, Feb 22 beach behind The Back Porch Destin
-Early registration is only $25!
-5K out and back run on the beach (water station at half-way point)
-Perfect for all age groups and ages!
-Electronic Bib Timing
-Post Race refreshments (for registered runners only) food & drink provided by The Back Porch
-Overall awards for Top 10 male and female, results will be posted online immediately
-No mail-in registrations will be accepted.
-Your registration will include a gift, a medal, awards, and a post-party hosted by The Back Porch complete with food and drink!
-A tshirt is NOT included with registration. Buy our very popular short sleeve SoB race tshirt with your registration, on a first come first serve basis. Shirt colors subject to change.
-In the event that the race sells out, we encourage you to come run/walk to remember Ratchet 33 but we will be unable to provide you post-race food.
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-There will be no refunds if you cannot attend the event and we will not ship your medal/shirt/gift if you cannot attend.
Free gift for all runners and walkers! (2024 gift shown)