Shelter House Planning Luminaria Run in Sandestin

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Shelter House and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are teaming up for an inaugural Luminaria Run on Saturday, December 10. The course will be lined with more than 2,000 luminarias, lighting the path for the runners and representing how Shelter House and its community partners light the way to a safer place for victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties.

The race includes 5k and 9k courses winding throughout Sandestin. “Where the 9k runners split from the pack, no luminaria will light the way to symbolize the darkness experienced by domestic violence victims,” explained Shelter House Executive Director Michelle Sperzel. “All runners will come back into the light to complete the race. The 9k distance serves as a reminder that a woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds in the U.S.”

The public is encouraged to purchase luminary bags to be placed along the course in honor or in memory of a loved one. Bags are available through a $10 donation to Shelter House and can be purchased at the Shelter House office in Fort Walton Beach as well as at participating stores in Sandestin.

This is a twilight race starting at 5pm and beginning and ending at Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina. Registration for the 5k is $25 for adults in advance or $35 on site and $10 for children in advance or $15 on site. The 9k race costs $40 in advance or $50 on race day for adults and $15 in advance and $20 on race day for children. Walkers are also welcome.

Sandestin is offering special rates for race participants wishing to stay at the resort. Rooms start at $89 at Bayside Inn and $99 for Village and Grand Studios. Call 855-835-8610 for reservations or reserve online at www.sandestin.com with the promotional code HOUSE1.

To register, please go to www.shelterhousenwfl.org. For more information on the race, sponsorships or luminary bags, call Shelter House at 850-243-1201.

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