Official Galveston Island Shrimp Festival 5K...

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

In cooperation with the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, this is your opportunity to scamper your way around Galveston’s beautiful Historic Strand District & follow it up with a day of great eats & drinks!

A portion of our proceeds goes to our wonderful beneficiaries, The Justin Hughes Fund @ UTMB and The Ronald McDonald House of Galveston. Both are amazing charities in Galveston, TX. The Justin Hughes Fund @ UTMB raises awareness and provides assistance to medical students experiencing depression and The Ronald McDonald House, is a “home away from home” for the families of children who are seeking medical treatment in Galveston. We hope you sign up and come out to show your support!

Registration Levels

EARLY Shrimp Registration ($35): SOLD OUT

• ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 100 RUNNERS
• 5K Registration
• Event T-shirt
• 1 Free Beer after the Run
• Koozie

 Shrimp Registration ($45):

• 5K Registration with Chip Timing ($20 value)
• Event T-shirt ($20 value)
• 1 Free Beer after the Run ($4 value)
• Sponsor Goodie bag ($10 value)

Items included with Shrimpier Registration ($55):

• 5K Registration with Chip Timing ($20 value)
• Event T-shirt ($20 value)
• 1 Free Beer after the Run ($4 value)
• Sponsor Goodie bag ($10 value)
• Gumbo Tasting Cup for entry into The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival ($15 value)

Teams are highly encouraged; so get your friends, family, co-workers, and community together for an awesome day in Galveston!

Team Incentives - Team registrations receive a $5.00 OFF/team member discount during sign-up and if you hit our team member registration goals, you all have a chance to win some awesome prizes to celebrate together, like:

-       Pizza Party at Yaga’s Cafe for teams of 5 or more;

-       Ohana Surf and Skate-Surf/Sup Lessons for teams of 7 or more;

-       Yaga’s Chili Quest Cook-off Tickets for teams of 10 or more;

-       Mardi Gras! Galveston Float Ride for teams of 15 or more.

*Due to the costs of preparation and setup, there will be NO REFUNDS for this event. The run will be done rain or shine. In the case of extreme inclement weather, a new run date will be chosen.  

Event details and schedule

EARLY PACKET PICK UPS

Packet Pick Up #1 - 9/16/16 at Beerfoot Beach Bar (2816 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX) from 5pm - 8pm.

Packet Pick Up #2 - 9/23/16 at Fit TRI Run (528 23rd St, Galveston, TX) from 11am -7pm.

RACE DAY TIMELINE

7:30am- Day of Registration & Packet Pick-Up

8:45am- Runners to your mark and Warm-up activities

9:00am- 5K Run/ Walk Begins!

10:30am- Awards

AWARDS:

Awards will be presented to the top three men and women overall, first male and female overall, and the top three in each of the following male and female age groups: U19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Stay after the race for the post race celebration!

Please consider making a donation to our event beneficiaries within your registration process.

100% of the proceeds of from your donation benefit The Ronald McDonald House, a "home away from home" for the families of children who are seeking medical treatment in Galveston, as well as The Justin Hughes Fund at UTMB that raises awareness and provides assistance to medical students experiencing depression.

Any amount is greatly appreciated!

Sponsored By

Official 5K presented by Moody National Bank

Runner/ Walker Health Village presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

UTMB of Galveston 

Standard Parking

Neighbors Emergency Center

American National Insurance Co.

Admiral Linen

The Daily News

Whataburger

Kroger