Fur Baby 5K & Mutt Mile

Race Information

The race starts at 8:30 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Course Guidance

To help ensure runners stay on course, a US Road Running staff member will be positioned at the turnaround point to guide runners in the correct direction.

Additional Information

Start Line Location

The race start line is located here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8XJab4RMhPms9LoQ7

Parking Near the Start Line

Primary parking near the start line can be found here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gYCHeKgRyGi7axUh7

Additional Parking

If the primary lot is full, additional parking is available here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mFxQYf9XmP3ZuyhF7

5K & 10K Course (1.56M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5745486301

The course is an out and back.

5K does the course one time.

10K does the course two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5529668593

The course is an out and back.

Half Marathon does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

The Clearwater Beach Sugar Sand Festival 5K for CFY presented by Single Source will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 9 a.m.

This run walk kicks off the final weekend of the globally acclaimed and internationally celebrated, Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach, Florida.

The course will take place on the hard packed sand of Clearwater Beach along the shoreline, but running shoes are recommended. The run course mimics asphalt much more so than the beautiful sugar sand you will see with your free tickets to the festival in one of the greatest Sugar Sand Festival displays of art and sand on the planet.

Registration is limited to 300 in this 5K run/walk open to all ages and levels of ability.

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival presented by Visit St.Pete-Clearwaters returns March 27 - April 12, 2026. For 17 days, Clearwater Beach takes center as Master sand sculptors from around the world will bring the beach to life in this internationally celebrated event that draws visitors from near and far. The 2026 theme, “United in Sand: Celebrating Sports & Spirit!”, is a dynamic showcase of teamwork, triumph, and tradition paired with live entertainment, fireworks, and unforgettable sunsets at Pier 60. This makes 2026 the perfect year to kick off the all-inclusive and participatory Sugar Sand Inaugural 5k Run, Walk, and Kid’s Single Source Sand Dash, welcoming participants of all ages and levels of ability.

On Saturday, April 11th, The 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Sand Dash will take place on the hard-packed sand along the shoreline, offering a race setting that is truly unique to Clearwater Beach, Florida. With the gulf as your backdrop, participants are encouraged to bring their cameras along. The Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. at Pier 60 and follows a scenic north out-and-back course. Participants will receive an exclusive finisher medal only available at this event.

Throughout the 17 days of Sugar Sand Festival, we’ll have some of the best live music on the main stage, performers around the venue, and fireworks at Sunsets at Pier 60. The names still being announced to perform will draw people from all over the state, as we benefit the children and sports programs through CFY Pinellas.

Registration is available ONLY on RunSignUp Included in your 5K registration is the 5 inch finisher’s medal featuring the “United In Sand” sports themed logo, your event t-shirt, one free ticket into the 24,000 square foot sand sculpture exhibit, and a goody bag stuffed by CFY Pinellas who use every dollar they raise in sponsorship dollars for the youth of Pinellas County through its 3 Pillars of Giving, Athletics, Education and Water Safety.

Timeline:

8:10 a.m. participant check in opens in front of Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach, 1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, Florida 33767. There is NO race day registration as this event is open to the first 300 registrants through our registration portal at www.RunSignUp.com (there is no race day registration)

9:00 a.m. Kid’s Dash ages 0-12 (children are called to the starting line by size and take part in a race designed especially for them) the children are never out of sight from parents/guardian

9:15 a.m. The run/walk 5K is called to the starting line for the national anthem and the run begins. This race is electronically timed with AMAZING 5-inch finisher’s medal, an event t-shirt, however, non-competitive in nature in our direct attempt to attract all levels of age and ability to participate. No awards will be presented but a great celebration will take place at 10 a.m. to acknowledge ALL runners at the main tent.

10:00 a.m. Sand Sculpture Exhibit is open to the runners and to the public to view this amazing United in Sand Exhibit exclusive to Clearwater Beach, April 11, 2026!

About CFY Pinellas: Established in 1972, CFY proudly supports youth athletics programs and organizations, reaching over 17,000 Pinellas County youth annually and expanding. Funding efforts are aimed at providing the children of Pinellas County the opportunity to participate in their chosen activity unhindered by costs. CFY’s Endowment allows that every dollar that is donated goes 100% to supporting a child. CFY continues to grow as we focus on three core areas: Youth Athletics Grants, Education and Water Safety. For more information, please visit our website at www.cfypinellas.org.

Raise your glass—and your heart rate! The Miles for Mimosas 5K is the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and a little post-race fizz. Runners and walkers will enjoy a refreshing course designed for all experience levels, whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply soaking in the atmosphere.

Every athlete will be treated to a race-themed shirt, a sparkling finisher medal, and a complimentary mimosa to toast your accomplishment at the finish line. (We will have juice available for those under 21.) In addition, awards will be presented in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & under, so everyone has a chance to shine.

Join us for a run that tastes as good as it feels! Cheers to the Miles for Mimosas 5K!

We even have a special Sip & Stroll division. It includes all the goodies of the 5K, with no requirement to run:-)

Race Information

The race starts at 8:30 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Course Guidance

To help ensure runners stay on course, a US Road Running staff member will be positioned at the turnaround point to guide runners in the correct direction.

Additional Information

Start Line Location

The race start line is located here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8XJab4RMhPms9LoQ7

Parking Near the Start Line

Primary parking near the start line can be found here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gYCHeKgRyGi7axUh7

Additional Parking

If the primary lot is full, additional parking is available here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mFxQYf9XmP3ZuyhF7

5K & 10K Course (1.56M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5745486301

The course is an out and back.

5K does the course one time.

10K does the course two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5529668593

The course is an out and back.

Half Marathon does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

MELANOMA FACTS:

Did you know? Melanoma is a deadly skin cancer, and there are over 1 million Americans living with melanoma.

Florida has the second-highest incidence of melanoma in the United States.

Sun protection and early detection are key to preventing melanoma.

What do YOU need to be on the look-out for? The ABCDE’s of melanoma are a good place to start!

• Asymmetry - one half of the spot, will not match the other half

• Border - the edges are irregular, ragged, notched, blurred, poorly defined; normal moles are round or oval

• Color - the mole is not evenly colored: it may include shades of brown or black, or patches of pink, red, white or blue

• Diameter - the spot is larger than 6mm across, or about the size of a pencil eraser

• Evolving - the mole is changing in size, shape, or color

RACE DETAILS:

The SPF 5K: Shield, Prevent, Fight is a fun event organized for the community to promote education on melanoma, which can impact you and your loved ones. We have partnered with the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) in an effort to raise awareness and funds for dermatologic research to find a cure for this cancer.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, April 25th, 2026 for this year's IN-PERSON SPF 5K Race. You can also join us virtually if you prefer.

Funds raised by the SPF 5K participants will help advance melanoma research in partnership with the MRF and dermatologic education. By participating in the SPF 5K, you can help make a real difference in the fight against melanoma!

IN-PERSON RACE DETAILS:

• Saturday, April 25th, 2026

• CHECK IN: 9:00 AM

• RACE START: 10:00 AM

• WHERE: Walsingham Park Pavillion #7, 12615 102nd Ave, Largo, FL 33778, United States (SEE MAP BELOW)

• We invite you to join us on Saturday, April 25th, 2026 for the SPF 5K Race around the lake at Walsingham Park in Seminole, FL.

• The race will be followed by an AFTER-RACE PARTY, where we will have food, fun activities, and opportunities to learn about melanoma. Bring your family and furry friends along for a day in the park!

• Dermatology Residents from Bay Dermatology will also provide free skin cancer screenings.

VIRTUAL RACE DETAILS:

• Run, jog, walk a 5K from any location you choose!

• Complete your run anytime between Saturday, April 18th, 2026 and Saturday, April 25th, 2026.

• Participate by yourself, with family, or with friends.

• Registration for the virtual 5K also includes a T-shirt!

• Record the time of your virtual race in your profile under 'Submit Virtual Results.’

Check us out and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook for updates and additional information:

• Instagram: @spf5k

• Facebook: https://fb.me/e/31tsz9ut4