Join the holiday fun at the 48th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Beach, happening Saturday, Dec. 14. Register by Nov. 22 to get the best price, plus runner swag and a long-sleeve performance shirt. Click here to register now. This festive event attracts hundreds of runners, walkers, and joggers, many in holiday costumes! Presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources along with Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Boucher Brothers, Dr. Heidi K. Anderson-DOCS, and Eager Beaver. The event includes a chip-timed 5K race and a one-mile fun run. The 5K Race is chip-timed with finisher medals for all; awards are given to the top six finishers in each age group. All participants are encouraged to dress up and enjoy music, food and raffle prizes post-race. The 5K is part of the Manasota Track Club fall racing series, and proceeds benefit the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program. Early Packet Pickup: Thursday, Dec. 12, 3-6 p.m. at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road. Race Times Dec. 14: One-mile fun run starts at 8 a.m., and the 5K begins at 8:20 a.m. Location: Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota. Award Ceremony: Costume contest winners and race awards will be announced around 9:15 a.m. Registration will be open until 7:45 a.m. on race day. For more information or to register, visit here or call 311 or 941-861-5000.