The Seaside Neighborhood School is one of the top charter schoos not only in Florida, but in the country. It was conceptualized in 1995 by my neighbors and concerned citizens, and created in 1996 before my permanent move to the area. #SNS student test scores rank high above the district and state standards, but each year the gap between The Seaside School standard of excellence and the funding provided by the state seems to grow wider! There are either funding cuts or the school has a need for more students. Whether you’re a runner, volunteer, sponsor, or just come for the weekend, you are supporting a fantastic community event by participating in The Seaside Half Marathon & 5K! Your contributions allow students to have elective mentored classes in gardening, music, art, technology, dance, yearbook, smaller math classes, and an award winning robotics program. My kids attended during the George Bush, jr admisnistation (as as seen with Caroline’s name on the sign below.) Bush was rolling into Seaside – New Town, Old Ways and the Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K was in infancy!
In 2012 Emeril Lagasse took notice and gave praise to the kids & school for their garden initiative. This year #Emeril wail host Taste Of The Race Friday, Feb 27 in #SeasideFL! More than 20 of the #GulfCoast’s top chefs will be serving up the best #30AEats, including 30a Throwdown winners, Chef David Cunningham of V seagrove and Chef Dan of Seagar’s, along with Jim Shirley of Great Southern Cafe, Chef Jim Richard of Stinky’s Fish Camp and more! Craft beer, fine wine, spirits and live music by Trick Pony will kick off the weekend! I hope to see you there!
Details:
The 13th Annual Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, Feb 27 – Seaside School Pre-Race Party , Taste of The Race:
Emeril’s Florida and Chef Emeril Lagasse present Taste of the Race on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at Seaside Lyceum, from 6-8pm, with a VIP reception from 5:30-6:00pm.
Taste of the Race is an event held in conjunction with Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K presented by Vera Bradley. Race day is March 1 along Scenic 30A.
Enjoy cuisine from some of the Gulf Coast’s top chefs from:
Emeril’s, Emeril’s Tchoup Chop, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, Local Catch, V Seagrove, Seagar’s, The Bay, Great Southern Cafe’ Stinky’s Fish Camp, Bud & Alley’s Restaurant , 723 Whiskey Bravo, Seagar’s and more! Live Entertainment by Trick Pony!
Beverages served by Grayton Beer Company, Chan’s Wine World and Coca-Cola.
Tickets are limited for both the VIP and General Admission. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.tasteoftherace.eventbrite.com.
Feb 28 – Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Race Expo is FREE and open to the public. It will be open during Packet Pickup on Saturday, February 28th, from noon to 6pm, at the Seaside Lyceum. The vendors at the Expo will offer a wide variety of equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories for the whole family. The Expo will have a great selection of merchandise at great price.
March 1 – One of South Walton’s most popular events and Race Day. Established in 2003 to raise funds for the Seaside Neighborhood School, it now draws more than 3,000 runners from around the world.
Half Marathon: The 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. 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 runners on.
5K: The course is fast and flat. The race is USATF certified, and 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 runners on.
Registration fills up early. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and
NONTRANSFERABLE.
Register online at http://snsrun.com/
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Photos: Seaside Neighborhood School
