Nearly 1,700 runners participated in the 19th Annual Seaside School Virtual Half Marathon and 5K race from Sunday, Feb.14th to Feb. 28th.
Ranging in ages from two to 82-years-old, participants represented 37 states and various countries including Spain, the United Kingdom and Canada. All funds raised from the race benefit the Seaside School Foundation, which supports the operating budget for the Seaside Neighborhood School and Seacoast Collegiate High School, according to a press release from Seaside School Foundation.
The school is a tuition-free, public charter school comprised of two schools serving students in Walton County. This year the volunteers raised proceeds totaling more than $300,000, despite the race being virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions.