PHOTO GALLERY: 38th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

Erica Lawson and her bachelorette party reindeers prepare for the Sandy Claws Beach Run.

Amanda Burrow with her daughter Lili after the Sandy Claws Beach Run.

Eileen and Barry Davis with Kristen Paulus.

Runners take off down the beach for the 5K portion of the Sandy Claws Beach Run.

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and Santa Claus wave off runners at the start of the 5K.

Debra Garro, Elizabeth Garro and Rob Caesar.

Laura Gooley and her son Max took home the title of “Most Adorable” in the costume contest for the Sandy Claws Beach Run.

Runners reach the finish line for the Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K.

Dylan Hull crosses the finish line in second place for the overall 5K.

Paula Kelly and Doreen Coveney.

Andrea King, Ann Marie Persico and Jerris Foote.

Jessie Ochsendorf builds a sand castle at the Sandy Claws Beach Run.

Members of the Sarasota Parks and Recreation pose with Santa Claus.

Mya Perez, Lily Perez, Christina Pitchford and Krishen Greenwell wear matching pajamas for the 5K.