The Seaside School Half Marathon course is fast and mostly flat. The race is USATF certified, and will start and finish in downtown Seaside. From Seaside, the racers will run West along scenic Highway 30A, past the beach towns of Watercolor, Grayton, Blue Mountain Beach, and Santa Rosa Beach, with …
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The Seaside School Half Marathon course is fast and mostly flat. The race is USATF certified, and will start and finish in downtown Seaside. From Seaside, the racers will run West along scenic Highway 30A, past the beach towns of Watercolor, Grayton, Blue Mountain Beach, and Santa Rosa Beach, with the halfway point and turnaround at Gulf Place. The 5K course is fast and flat. The race will start and finish in downtown Seaside.
Please use caution throughout the race course. Volunteers and police will monitor the cross traffic at all intersections, as much as possible. Volunteers and community groups will line the race course to cheer you on and provide entertainment.
What you get!
– All race finishers will receive a gift from Vera Bradley
– Moisture wicking technical shirt with awesome artwork
– Half Marathoners – Finisher’s Medal
– Race packet with various goodies
– Live GPS Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts, and Send-a-Cheer capability
– Free after race meal
– Free beer will also be available for runners showing proper identification
– Entertainment by local musicians
– A day in paradise that you will never forget
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. Great things are happening at the Seaside School – Thanks to you!
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This is a great race for a weekend getaway. Seaside is in the Florida panhandle between Destin and Panama City. Very expensive and bougee. The race course runs parallel with … MORE
This is a great race for a weekend getaway. Seaside is in the Florida panhandle between Destin and Panama City. Very expensive and bougee. The race course runs parallel with the ocean but you never see it. Parking is a nightmare. I would suggest buying a parking pass. The swag is great – large Vera Bradley tote bad – nice medal and t-shirt. The weather in February is usually in the upper 60’s No after party to speak of. Flat course with one rolling hill. Fundraiser for the local school. Plenty of water stations but little crowd support.