2025 Running of the Bulls Information
Registration for the 2025 Running of the Bulls Charity Surf Redfish Tournament is now OPEN!
Title Sponsored by: Cornerstone First Mortgage of Saint Simons Island, Leighton Johnson
Do you have what it takes to be this year's bull redfish champion and claim your title as King or Queen of the surf? As Georgia's largest landmass surf fishing tournament with over 10 miles of beach to fish on two islands, this is the event of the year for surf anglers. This tournament features Adult and Youth divisions with over $15,000 in cash prizes for the top anglers, unmatched daily angler giveaways and two FREE social events at premier venues with over $20,000 in raffle items up for grabs.
LIMITED to 300 ANGLERS: Register early because the tournament will SELL OUT and when it does registration will close. Sign your group up today to ensure you don't miss out on the action.
Date: October 11th and 12th, 2025
Location: Saint Simons and Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Entry Fee: $75 per adult (16 and older) and $40 for youth (15 and younger).
Calcutta (not mandatory): $25 per angler (Adult or Youth). LAST YEARS CALCUTTA PAID OVER $3800. The Calcutta is determined by the single redfish that has the most spots on both sides. If competing in the Calcutta it is helpful for us if you sign up with your initial registration, however we will accept Calcutta entries as late as the evening of October 10th.
Payouts: Cash prizes will be awarded for the Top 5 Adult anglers featuring a 60/40 payout based on 300 paid entries with 60% being paid out to the participants.
NEW THIS YEAR! Cash Prizes for the Top 3 Youth Anglers who will also receive custom surf combos' courtesy of Batson Enterprises and Bandit Custom Rods. The 4th and 5th place Youth angler will win other fishing related prizes and trophies. Youth cash prizes may be adjusted to higher levels based on sponsorships.
Cash Payout Estimates: These estimates are based on a projected 225 adults and 75 youth anglers. Cash payouts will be adjusted if the angler pool does not meet 300 participants. Presenting sponsors for the adult division's winners to date are: Cornerstone First Mortgage, Workday, River Supply/River Services and Hale Marine.
Adult: 1st: $7000, 2nd: $3000, 3rd: $1000, 4th: $500 and 5th: $425
Youth Payouts presented by Fishbites: 1st: $500, 2nd: $300 and 3rd: $200
Redfish Bounty: The first 30 bull redfish caught 30 inches and larger will be awarded a $50 cash award or $100 in raffle tickets to be used at the 2025 awards banquet. Redfish Bounties will be awarded to youth anglers that place in the top 5, however the Top 5 adult winners are excluded based on payout structure.
King of Queen of the Smalls: Always a participant favorite, the angler who catches the smallest Redfish during the tournament will be awarded a trophy and an exclusive prize (TBD).
Custom Surf Cart Giveaway: Every paid angler registered will receive one entry for a chance to win a custom surf fishing cart courtesy of SURF FISHING SOLUTIONS valued at $700. The first 150 anglers to register for the tournament will receive a bonus entry for a total of 2.
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Platform: The tournament format is based on catch video and release with certified catches uploaded onto the Running of the Bulls Charity Surf Redfish Tournament Group on Facebook. Additionally, all certified catches must be measured utilizing the official tournament approved Rapala 60-inch folding ruler (bump board). Official tournament rulers are available at a discount on this website within the SHOP tab. Anglers who purchased a ruler last year need not purchase another one, unless it is defective or broken.
Please make sure you join the Official Tournament Facebook Group well in advance as most tournament information is shared on this platform as well as tournament updates and daily standings.
CHECK YOUR EMAILS: A comprehensive email with the full tournament rules, payouts, zone maps and other important tournament updates will be sent to the email that you registered with. Please check that email account periodically and certainly in the days leading up to the event for tournament updates.
Social Gatherings:
The Early Angler Check-in and Welcome Party
Friday October 10th, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Queen and Grant
1315 Grant Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
Awards Banquet
Sunday October 12th, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Village Creek Landing
526 South Harrington Rd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522
The Halyards Food Truck will be at both social events, so come hungry!
Sponsorships: The window to be approved as a sponsor for this event will close on June 1, 2025. If you are interested in sponsoring this year's tournament, please email info@kidscanfish.net
Thank you for registering and supporting the mission of the Kids Can Fish Foundation. Your tournament entry and the tournament dollars raised is how we have been capable of hosting over 31 events since 2020, have impacted over 1000 children and have donated over $100,000 in fishing gear through our FREE fishing camps and charitable outreach. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the life of a child.
See you on the sand,
The Kids Can Fish Foundation