Hit the sand for the Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Gulf Front Park in Treasure Island. From the chip-timed 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk to the kids' Turtle Dash and post-race celebration, the event brings runners, families, and spectators together for a morning on the waterfront while supporting coastal and wildlife conservation efforts.
Make a weekend of it with a stay at FUSION Resort, where spacious condo-style suites, waterfront views, fully equipped kitchens, and oversized balconies give you room to recharge before and after race day.
Run/Walk Sign UpWhether you're running the 5K, joining the fun run, cheering from the sidelines, or bringing the kids for the Turtle Dash, stay close to the action at FUSION Resort and turn race day into a laid-back Treasure Island getaway.
The Run for the Beaches takes place along Treasure Island's shoreline, with the 5K following an out-and-back course on the hard-packed beach at low tide. Race morning activities begin at 6:30 AM with packet pickup and onsite registration, followed by the races and post-race festivities.
Gulf Front Park
10400 Gulf Blvd
Treasure Island, FL 33706
(813) 300-5578
Complimentary race-day parking is available for participants and spectators, with designated parking lots located 0.3 miles or less from registration.
FUSION Resort
290 107th Ave.
Treasure Island, FL 33706
(727) 300-6866
FUSION Resort offers condo-style suites with fully equipped kitchens, oversized balconies, sofa beds, fast Wi-Fi, and waterfront views, giving you plenty of space to recharge between Sanding Ovations festivities.
Make race weekend feel like a getaway with extra space, modern comforts, and a waterfront setting to come back to after a morning on the beach.
Come for the starting line and stay for the Treasure Island experience. Whether you're racing the 5K, walking the mile, bringing young runners along for the Turtle Dash, or simply cheering someone on, FUSION Resort gives you a relaxed waterfront place to recharge when race day winds down.
With condo-style accommodations and extra room to settle in, you can turn an early Saturday morning run into a full coastal weekend.
Race weekend can be about more than crossing the finish line. After a morning on the beach and celebrating at the post-race party, return to FUSION Resort to relax by the pool, take in the waterfront setting, or unwind around the firepits.
With the Run for the Beaches taking place right here in Treasure Island, FUSION Resort makes a convenient home base for runners, families, and spectators looking to turn race weekend into a laid-back coastal getaway.
The Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, in Treasure Island, Florida.
The event takes place at Gulf Front Park, located at 10400 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706.
The chip-timed 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 AM. The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at approximately 8:05 AM, followed by the Kids Turtle Dash at 8:45 AM.
Yes. The 100-Meter Turtle Dash is open to children ages 4–10. Participation in the Turtle Dash is free and includes a race bib and finisher medal, with a T-shirt available as an optional addition.
The $55 5K registration includes a race shirt, finisher medal, access to the post-race party, and a complimentary beer, seltzer, or mimosa. The $55 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk registration includes a race shirt, finisher medal, and post-race party access.
Yes. Complimentary race-day parking is being provided for participants and spectators. Designated parking lots are located 0.3 miles or less from registration, with lots opening at 6:30 AM.
FUSION Resort features condo-style suites with fully equipped kitchens, oversized balconies, sofa beds, waterfront views, fast and reliable Wi-Fi, luxury linens, and Tommy Bahama© bath products, giving runners and their travel companions plenty of space to settle in.
Book your race weekend stay directly through FUSION Resort's booking engine and choose the dates that work best for your Run for the Beaches getaway.
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