Surf & Sand 5K
About this race
🏖️ Surf & Sand 5K – Paddle It. Run It. Conquer Both.
Get ready for one of the most unique race experiences on Florida’s Gulf Coast! Join us on November 7th on beautiful Anna Maria Island for the Surf & Sand 5K, where you choose your adventure:
🌊 Paddleboard Division – Glide across the crystal waters while taking in breathtaking coastal views.
🏃 Beach Run Division – Race along the pristine shoreline with the sound of waves guiding every step.
🏄♂️🏃 Surf & Sand Challenge – Complete both the paddleboard course and the beach run for the ultimate test of endurance and fun.
Experience the natural beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast as you enjoy stunning views of the sparkling turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, the local wildlife, and the sea breeze. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, paddling for fun, or tackling both events, this race offers an unforgettable morning in paradise.
This event proudly supports local sea turtle conservation efforts, helping protect the incredible wildlife that calls our coastline home.
Race Day: November 7
Location: Anna Maria Island, Florida
Options: Beach Run • Paddleboard • Surf & Sand Challenge
Come for the race, stay for the views, and make memories where the surf meets the sand! 🌴☀️
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Paddle sports
SUP 5K
Running
5K Run
SUP & Run 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Holmes Beach, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 5:43 PM local time (EST) in Holmes Beach on November 7, 2026 — 10h 57m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Surf & Sand 5K
32 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessica Miller | 23:57 | 7:42 /mi |
| 2 | Leigh Walker | 27:01 | 8:42 /mi |
| 3 | Natalee Petty | 28:17 | 9:06 /mi |
| 4 | William Parton | 28:24 | 9:08 /mi |
| 5 | Edward Hodge | 30:12 | 9:43 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bradenton, FL (47)
Bradenton Runners Club Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 TAMPA
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Holmes Beach event
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