Parents looking for activities for kids have an ally in Sarasota County Parks and Recreation’s “Kids’ Summer Beach Runs.” The beach runs are perfect to let kids work off summer vacation energy.

The runs are offered every week from until Aug. 13 at Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd., Siesta Key, and at the Venice Pier, 1600 Harbor Dr., Venice.

• Registration at each location begins at 5:30 p.m. and the one-mile beach runs start at 6:30 p.m.

• The Siesta Beach Runs are on Tuesdays and the Venice Beach Runs are Wednesdays.

• A one-time registration fee of $1 lets kids compete in as many of the beach runs as they want.

Kids who complete four runs receive a free T-shirt. All the runs can be completed at one location or on both beaches. All runners get a ribbon and a free ice pop each time they run.

The “Kids’ Summer Beach Runs” are a great way to get exercise and have tons of fun. The “Kids’ Summer Beach Runs” are sponsored in part by New Balance Sarasota.

For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and ask about the “Kids’ Summer Beach Runs” or visit www.parksonline.scgov.net.