Run Like The Dickens

Run Like the Dickens is a one-mile fun run at Main Beach on Amelia Island, starting from Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It is a morning race; check-in and onsite registration open at 7:30 AM, with the run beginning at 8:30 AM. The event is part of the Dickens Family Festivals & Events and is categorized as outdoor recreation. The route is short, suitable for a casual beach outing rather than a serious distance race. Children and dogs are welcome, and costumes are encouraged, making the event geared towards families and festive runners rather than intense competition. The YMCA, the Sandbar, and Salty Sports Society assist with organizing the event. Early registrants can receive an official shirt, available in youth sizes.