Beach Bum Run - Annual DPT 5K/10K
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Savannah, GA
- 11935 Abercorn St, 31419
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Embrace your inner beach bum for a fun 5K or 10K, supporting physical therapy students and community service in Savannah.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the annual Beach Bum Run 5K/10K, hosted by Georgia Southern University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy students. This fun run/walk encourages participants to embrace the beach theme with Hawaiian shirts and playful attire. The course winds through the Armstrong Campus, supported by cheerful volunteers. Beyond the festive atmosphere, your participation helps fund the Physical Therapy Club, supporting students in their community engagement and service initiatives in Savannah. It's a welcoming event for families and leashed dogs.
What to expect
A festive Beach Bum theme, encouraging fun attire like Hawaiian shirts.A flat course on the Armstrong Campus, lined with cheering volunteers.Enjoy a race t-shirt and swag bag, with professional timing and awards for top finishers.
Standout details
- Beach Bum theme attire encouraged
- Supports Physical Therapy Club
- Family and dog friendly
- Race t-shirt and swag bag
Perks & features
- Shirt
- Swag Included
Shirt
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Dec 4, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 10K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Dec 4, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
This race is a 5K/10K run/walk hosted by students of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Georgia Southern University (Armstrong Campus). The race route spans the Armstrong Campus and will be lined with volunteers to cheer you on. The theme for 2025 is a Beach Bum Run, and participants are encouraged to wear their Hawaiian shirts/board shorts/floaties/floppy hats attire. Participants will receive a race t-shirt and swag bag at on-site packet pickup. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in each category. Proceeds will benefit the Georgia Southern Physical Therapy Club and enable our students with opportunities to engage with and serve Savannah and the surrounding area.
The race is family and dog friendly; feel free to bring along strollers and/or leashed dogs.
Professional race timing provided by Endurance Race Services with online results posted at www.savannahraces.com.
Packet Pickup Information:
Day-before pickup: Friday, April 24th at Armstrong Campus Student Union (Starbucks) from 12:30-5 PM. Day-of pickup: Saturday, April 25th at Armstrong Campus Student Union from 7:45-8:30 AM. Race starts promptly at 9:00 AM, so please arrive on time!
**Those who sign up after April 4th will not be guaranteed a T-shirt for the race, however the price will remain the same.**
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