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Pirate Sand Pit 5K

We welcome you to the Pirate Sand Pit 5K Beach Obstacle Run. This event takes place in Mission Beach and supports the Mission Valley YMCA!!

Event Information

THE SAND PIT 5K features awards for the top three participants in each individual age group, awards for the top five teams in each team division, post-race party with refreshments, DJ, beer garden, timed results, and a TECHNICAL T-SHIRT for all finishers. We welcome Individuals and 4-Person Teams to come out and take the sand challenge!

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The Course

Located north of the roller coaster, the course will be an out and back 5K. The course will consist of a minimum of 8 beach obstacles in water and on hard and soft packed sand. Obstacles will include, but are not limited to, "water jogging," seal crawls, jump walls, tire rings, finishing with the 10 foot Sand Everest Mountain along with the 3 foot deep SAND PIT.

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Sand Puddle

Want to play, but need a shorter course? The Sand Puddle is for you! The SAND PUDDLE will be a shorter version of the Sand Pit 5K. The Sand Puddle will be 1.5-2K and will consist of 6 obstacles, including Sand Everest & the Sand Pit at the finish line. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group for the Sand Puddle. We welcome children 8 & up to come out and join!

Race Features

  • Timed Event
  • Technical T-Shirt
  • Virtual Goodie Bag
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Beer Garden
  • Entertainment
  • On-Line Results
  • Awards 3 deep for 5K and Sand Puddle Individuals
  • Awards 5 deep for each team division
  • Race Photos Available On-Line
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