Running of the Bulls Charity Surf Redfish Tournament
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❗️This event WILL SELL OUT and is limited to 375 Anglers❗️
Compete in Georgia’s LARGEST landmass Bull Redfish Surf Fishing Tournament with over 10 miles of beach, TWO ISLANDS to choose from and over $20,000 in cash prizes in both the ADULT and YOUTH Division (based on 375 anglers).
Registration hit capacity in 2025 60 days in advanced. Sign up early to lock in your spot.
Featuring EXTENDED fishing hours, EARLY angler CHECK-IN (so you don’t have to wait in a line the day of the tournament) and daily FREE GIVEAWAYS!
Top 5 places paid in the Adult and Youth divisions AND the largest CASH prize CALCUTTA in surf fishing which paid $5000 for the redfish with the most spots in 2025!
This event is Title Sponsored by Cornerstone First Mortgage of Costal Georgia and is hosted by and benefits the Kids Can Fish Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) domestic non-profit charitable organization that provides free fishing events for children. Your registration will make the difference in the life of a youth angler!
LOCATION: SAINT SIMONS and JEKYLL ISLAND, Georgia.
Register to compete here: https://www.kidscanfish.net/event-details/2026-running-of-the-bulls-charity-surf-redfish-tournament
EVENT DATE:
October 10th and 11th, 2026
TIMES:
Saturday October 11, 2025 (7:30 am to 7:00 pm)
Sunday: October 12, 2025 (7:30 am to 3:30pm)
ENTRY FEE:
Adult Angler: $85
Youth Angler (14 y/o and under): $40
Calcutta: $25, youth and adult eligible.
Calcutta is determined by the Redfish with the most spots. 70% payout with 30% being applied as a donation to The Kids Can Fish Foundation. Last year's Calcutta won $5000
** THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT **
Entry fee refunds are available until September 10, 2026 and are subject to a 25% service charge. All entries after September 11th are final and non-refundable.
PLATFORM: This is a self-certify Catch, Photo, Video, Measure and release event. Anglers must purchase and record catches via the Rapala RMFR 60” Magnum Folding Ruler. No other measuring device will be accepted.
Order here (pick up only): https://www.kidscanfish.net/product-page/rotb-rapala-folding-measuring-device
SUBMITTING A CATCH: All catches must be submitted onto the Running of the Bulls Tournament Facebook Group. Submission on any other platform will not be accepted.
Tournament Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/DmDpVYqxAeXkJj1E/?mibextid=WC7FNe
DETAILED TOURNAMENT RULES AND SPECIFICS WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND POSTED ON THE TOURNAMENT FACEBOOK GROUP.
PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS:
ADULT: Top 5 cash awards based on 375 anglers. Minimum payouts will be posted the week of the tournament.
YOUTH: Top 5 Youth Anglers win Cash and prizes with the Top 3 youth winners receive a custom Team Rainshadow surf fishing rod built by Bandit Custom Rods.
Baby Bull (aka King or Queen of the Smalls): The redfish caught will receive a Baby Bull Trophy by Alabama Burning as well as a fishing related prize.
FREE EVENT GIVEAWAYS:
1. Every angler registered will be entered in a drawing to win a custom surf cart manufactured by Surf Fishing Solutions. The drawing will take place at the tournament welcome party on October 9th.
2. The first 150 registered anglers will receive an additional entry to win the custom surf cart.
3. Free daily tournament giveaways (rods, reels, fishing trips, and more).
SOCIAL EVENTS
Free events, featuring live music, food trucks, beverages, and raffles!
October 9th - Welcome Party and Early Check-In at the Queen and Grant (downtown Brunswick)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
1315 Grant Street, Brunswick, GA 31520.
Oct 10th - No scheduled Events, enjoy the islands.
Oct 11th - Awards Ceremony at (location TBD), 6:00 - 10:00 pm
SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITY
Financial sponsorships will only be accepted until June 1st whereas In-kind donations will be accepted until October 1st.
For more information on sponsorships please email [email protected]
Kids Can Fish is a 501 (c)(3) non- profit organization and can provide our Federal Tax Identification Number for your taxation purposes.
Lastly, thank you for your interest and helping the Kids Can Fish Foundation make this the premier Surf Fishing Event in the southeast.
For more detail or if you have questions, please email [email protected]
Compete in Georgia’s LARGEST landmass Bull Redfish Surf Fishing Tournament with over 10 miles of beach, TWO ISLANDS to choose from and over $20,000 in cash prizes in both the ADULT and YOUTH Division (based on 375 anglers).
Registration hit capacity in 2025 60 days in advanced. Sign up early to lock in your spot.
Featuring EXTENDED fishing hours, EARLY angler CHECK-IN (so you don’t have to wait in a line the day of the tournament) and daily FREE GIVEAWAYS!
Top 5 places paid in the Adult and Youth divisions AND the largest CASH prize CALCUTTA in surf fishing which paid $5000 for the redfish with the most spots in 2025!
This event is Title Sponsored by Cornerstone First Mortgage of Costal Georgia and is hosted by and benefits the Kids Can Fish Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) domestic non-profit charitable organization that provides free fishing events for children. Your registration will make the difference in the life of a youth angler!
LOCATION: SAINT SIMONS and JEKYLL ISLAND, Georgia.
Register to compete here: https://www.kidscanfish.net/event-details/2026-running-of-the-bulls-charity-surf-redfish-tournament
EVENT DATE:
October 10th and 11th, 2026
TIMES:
Saturday October 11, 2025 (7:30 am to 7:00 pm)
Sunday: October 12, 2025 (7:30 am to 3:30pm)
ENTRY FEE:
Adult Angler: $85
Youth Angler (14 y/o and under): $40
Calcutta: $25, youth and adult eligible.
Calcutta is determined by the Redfish with the most spots. 70% payout with 30% being applied as a donation to The Kids Can Fish Foundation. Last year's Calcutta won $5000
** THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT **
Entry fee refunds are available until September 10, 2026 and are subject to a 25% service charge. All entries after September 11th are final and non-refundable.
PLATFORM: This is a self-certify Catch, Photo, Video, Measure and release event. Anglers must purchase and record catches via the Rapala RMFR 60” Magnum Folding Ruler. No other measuring device will be accepted.
Order here (pick up only): https://www.kidscanfish.net/product-page/rotb-rapala-folding-measuring-device
SUBMITTING A CATCH: All catches must be submitted onto the Running of the Bulls Tournament Facebook Group. Submission on any other platform will not be accepted.
Tournament Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/DmDpVYqxAeXkJj1E/?mibextid=WC7FNe
DETAILED TOURNAMENT RULES AND SPECIFICS WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND POSTED ON THE TOURNAMENT FACEBOOK GROUP.
PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS:
ADULT: Top 5 cash awards based on 375 anglers. Minimum payouts will be posted the week of the tournament.
YOUTH: Top 5 Youth Anglers win Cash and prizes with the Top 3 youth winners receive a custom Team Rainshadow surf fishing rod built by Bandit Custom Rods.
Baby Bull (aka King or Queen of the Smalls): The redfish caught will receive a Baby Bull Trophy by Alabama Burning as well as a fishing related prize.
FREE EVENT GIVEAWAYS:
1. Every angler registered will be entered in a drawing to win a custom surf cart manufactured by Surf Fishing Solutions. The drawing will take place at the tournament welcome party on October 9th.
2. The first 150 registered anglers will receive an additional entry to win the custom surf cart.
3. Free daily tournament giveaways (rods, reels, fishing trips, and more).
SOCIAL EVENTS
Free events, featuring live music, food trucks, beverages, and raffles!
October 9th - Welcome Party and Early Check-In at the Queen and Grant (downtown Brunswick)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
1315 Grant Street, Brunswick, GA 31520.
Oct 10th - No scheduled Events, enjoy the islands.
Oct 11th - Awards Ceremony at (location TBD), 6:00 - 10:00 pm
SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITY
Financial sponsorships will only be accepted until June 1st whereas In-kind donations will be accepted until October 1st.
For more information on sponsorships please email [email protected]
Kids Can Fish is a 501 (c)(3) non- profit organization and can provide our Federal Tax Identification Number for your taxation purposes.
Lastly, thank you for your interest and helping the Kids Can Fish Foundation make this the premier Surf Fishing Event in the southeast.
For more detail or if you have questions, please email [email protected]
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Saint Simons Island Ga, Brunswick, Georgia, United States
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