Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Run

High-quality poly/rayon branded race shirts for Half Marathon and 5K participants * Vera Bradley giveaway for all Half Marathon and 5K finishers * Unique medals for Half Marathon and 5K finishers * Full post-race meal for race participants * Free Beer * Great Party Music * Half Marathon USATF Certified Course #FL13025EBM * Chip Timing * GPS Progress Alerts at every mile of the Half Marathon

We are introducing a new style shirt for the 2020 Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K. This is not your ordinary finisher T-shirt. This poly/rayon shirt is made from a soft, lightweight jersey that delivers lasting comfort and an easy style perfect for a run.   This shirt is also a great casual wear piece, just what you want to kick around in after your run. The sizing of this shirt is modeled after the Nike Performance Line. Our team is happy to answer questions about the new shirts (race@runseasidefl.com).

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

IMPORTANT: We will not accept third party pickups. ALL participants must pick up their own race packets. Please make arrangements to be there in person as there are no exceptions to this rule. Runners can pick up their race packets and visit the Race Expo in the Seaside Lyceum on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. A parent or legal guardian MUST accompany a minor participant at packet pickup. Be prepared to show email confirmation and proper ID. We will also require another signed hard-copy waiver from everyone upon packet pickup.  Click here to access a pdf copy of the waiver.  Print and have it ready in hand when you pick up your packet. This will keep the lines moving faster!

You must be at least 6 years of age to register and compete in the 5K and at least 14 years of age to register and compete in the half marathon. The half marathon course will be promptly reopened to traffic at 10:10 am (3 hours 10 minutes after the start of the race.) Race timing will be until 10:10 am. There will not be any support for runners or walkers along the race course after 10:10 am and participants will be directed to sidewalk. Dogs, vehicles to transport children, strollers, baby carriers, bicycles, skates, and skateboards, are strictly prohibited.

Check our race website, http://runseasidefl.com/race-day-info/travel-tips/, for a variety of accommodations near the race.

Open online registration closes at 11:59 PM CST on February 28, 2020. Kiosk onsite registration may be available at packet pick-up on February 29, 2020 from 12:00-5:00 PM CST. Kiosk registration will depend upon space availability, will be at the discretion of the race chair, and will be at a higher rate.  Kiosk registration fees will be as follows: Half Marathon $150   5K $120.

100% of the race profits benefit the Seaside School, a tuition-free, local neighborhood school serving students who not only live along Hwy. 30-A, but also across Walton County. The Seaside School opened in 1996 to thirty-six students, two faculty members, and one administrator serving students in sixth through eighth grades. Today, the school has expanded to fifth through twelfth grades serving over 330 students and currently looking to add grades K-4.

Every year, the gap between The Seaside School standard of excellence and the funding provided by the state seems to grow more and more. There are either funding cuts or we simply want more for the students. In any case, the shortfall is significant each year. Whether you’re a runner, sponsor, or enjoying the Taste of the Race, please know that your support is needed and appreciated. Your participation reduces class size. Your participation provides middle school and high school students the opportunity to participate in elective classes for gardening, music, art, an award-winning robotics program, advanced placement classes, as well as career-readiness industry certification courses. 

Your race participation makes a great impact, and here’s what some of our 7th and 8th grade students are saying:

“…I like the mentoring program because it is a great opportunity for us to learn about different jobs and what people do...” - 7th grade girl

“…My favorite thing about SNS is the small class sizes because we have more hands-on activities and one on one time…I have learned to be more organized…” – 7th grade boy

“…My favorite thing about SNS is the great teachers that make my learning fun and interactive…” - 7th grade boy

“…My favorite thing about SNS is the race weekend and how all the students participate and help with everything…” - 8th grade girl

“…I have learned to be a great leader and role model...” - 8th grade girl

“…I have learned to be awesome at the piano and base...” - 7th grade boy

“…I have learned to be creative, hardworking, and how to work hard with others...” - 7th grade girl

Race Officials have the right to disqualify or remove from the course any participant whose activity violates any condition set forth or who poses any harm to himself/herself or any other participant.

Additional race information can be found at http://runseasidefl.com.

We realize that sometimes circumstances arise that affect the event chosen during the registration process. This year, the Seaside School Marathon & 5K Race will allow participants to transfer between events after they complete the registration process under the following guidelines:

Transfer from the 5K to the Half Marathon:   before 11:59 PM CST January 31, 2020 pay the additional fee for the Half Marathon plus a $15 processing fee   after 12:00 AM CST January 31, 2020 until 11:59 PM CST February 16, 2020 pay the additional fee for the Half Marathon plus a $20 processing fee   after 12:00 AM CST February 16, 2020 until 11:59 PM CST February 27, 2020 pay the additional fee for the Half Marathon plus a $25 processing fee   after 12:00 AM CST February 27, 2020 until 5:00 PM CST February 29, 2020 pay the additional fee plus a $30 processing fee   After 12:00 AM CST, February 16 2020, all transfers must be approved by the event registrar and processed by the online registration coordinator. 

Transfer from the Half Marathon to the 5K:   before 11:59 PM CST January 31, 2020 refund of the price differential for the Half Marathon and 5K minus a $15 processing fee   after 12:00 AM CST January 31, 2020 until 11:59 PM CST February 16, 2020 refund of the price differential for the Half Marathon and 5K  minus a $20 processing fee   after 12:00 AM February 16, 2020 until 11:59 PM February 27, 2020 refund of the price differential for the Half Marathon and 5K fee minus a $25 processing fee   after 12:00 AM CST February 27, 2020 until 5:00 PM February 29, 2020 refund of the price differential for the Half Marathon and 5K fee minus a $30 processing fee  The refund is not an automated process. Contact the registration coordinator for your refund (trstiming@att.net). After 12:00 AM February 16, 2020, all transfers must be approved by the event registrar and processed by the online registration coordinator. 

The following steps will enable a registrant to transfer to a different event prior to 11:59 PM CST February 16, 2020:

1. Sign In to RunSignUp
2. Go to your Profile
3. Click My Registered Races
4. Click Manage Registration next to the registration that you would like to transfer your event for
5. Click the Transfer Event Pricing menu item
6. Click the Start Transfer button
7. Select your new Event from the Event Drop-Down and click Continue
8. Agree to the Waiver and click Continue to complete the rest of the registration

More information at: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Event

After 12:00 AM CST February 16, 2020, all transfers must be approved by the event registrar and processed by the online registration coordinator.

Each person who registers for one of the Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K events will receive a confirmation email if they have provided a valid email address. Please print a copy of this confirmation email and bring to package pick up when you pick up your registration packet.

If you need a copy of the confirmation email, take the following steps:

1. Sign In to RunSignUp
2. Go to your Profile
3. Click My Registered Races
4. Click View/Edit next to the registration that you would like to resend the confirmation email for
5. Click the Resend Confirmation Email link
6. Check the email listed in your Profile for your registration confirmation

Each participant will need to sign a waiver when they pick up their race packet. We will send out an email blast two weeks prior to the event with a copy of the waiver attached. It will expedite the process at package pick up if each participant brings a copy of the waiver.

The waiver is available as a pdf download file here.

Run with a friend… or TEN! This year, we are excited to offer a Referral Program for our race! The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K will give a complimentary General Admission ticket to our signature Taste of the Race event on the Friday evening before the race if 10 new registrants for either the Half Marathon or 5K use your personal registration referral code at registration. You’ll receive your personal referral code in your confirmation email after registering, then simply share this code with your friends and family for them to use!

Send an invitation to your friends to register for the Half Marathon and reference your personal referral code when registering.

The main location where you will find your personal referral code is within your registration confirmation email. There will be a line reading the following: “We encourage you to invite friends to register as well. It's simple! Just send them this link:” And below that will be a link containing your race referral code 

If you have deleted your confirmation email, then please utilize the following steps to resend the confirmation email:

1. Sign In to RunSignUp
2. Go to your Profile
3. Click My Registered Races
4. Click View/Edit next to the registration that you would like to resend the confirmation email for
5. Click the Resend Confirmation Email link
6. Check the email listed in your Profile for your registration confirmation

Note: On the confirmation page, your personal referral code is also included in the messages generated when you click the Facebook and Twitter share buttons. This way, if you choose to use your social networking accounts to spread the word about a race, then you will also receive credit as the referrer of everyone who clicks that link.

Entry fees are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
You must be at least 6 years old to run the 5k and at least 14 years old to run the Half Marathon.
You must be in good health and physically prepared to run the race.
A race bib is required to run the race. You must wear the bib that you are assigned.
Race Officials have the right to remove participants who do not comply.

NO dogs, vehicles to transport children, strollers, baby carriers, bicycles, in-line skates or skateboards.
Race Officials have the right to disqualify or remove from the course any participant whose activity violates any condition set forth or who poses any harm to himself/herself or any other participant.
You must be registered, finish the Half Marathon or 5K, and have your race bib, to receive a Vera Bradley tote.
Vera Bradley totes will be distributed at the finish line after the race and must be picked up in person. They will not be shipped or distributed at any other time.

The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Run offers results text messaging capability. The event offers this capability at no charge to the participants. If the participant does not have a data plan from their phone service, there may be a charge from their phone server for data transfer. If in doubt about your data plan, you should check with your phone service provider before selecting this option.

Free Live Tracking and Progress Alerts on Race Day!

(Race organizers are providing this as an included service.)

Make sure you download the RaceJoy mobile app for live phone tracking at the Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Run.

Carry your phone and use RaceJoy to add to your race experience with these key features:

GPS Progress Alerts

• Receive GPS-based progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time.
• Post to your Facebook and Twitter walls.
• Have friends and family track your performance.

Live GPS Tracking

• Supporting spectators can track your blue dot moving along the course from home or at the race site.
• NearMe proximity alerts notify spectators when you are drawing near.
• Find each other using RaceJoy’s MeetUp tool.

Send-a-Cheer

• Receive fun, motivational audio cheers from your supporting fans.
• Start sending cheers to others doing the race at any time.

The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Run is sponsoring RaceJoy to provide participants and spectators these features for free (normally a 99 cents upgrade fee for both the participant and spectator).

The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K registration fee includes access to the RaceJoy participant tracking and reporting app.

Participants who download the free app and carry their cell phone during the race will be able track their progress on the course and send location updates to their phone and other phones that they have set up to receive location notifications.

We will send out email instructions on the set up and use of the app as we get closer to the event date,