Event Description

The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County's parks, beaches and preserves... on the run! The inaugural kickoff event will be held on Saturday, November 22nd at Rye Preserve in Parrish, FL. The 5K run/walk presented by Run with Purpose Nutrition will allow runners to explore this beautiful slice of old Florida on mixed terrain. The preserve's trail system leads visitors through four distinctive ecosystems, including sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks and the river community. Look closely for a glimpse of the variety of interesting creatures that can be seen in these areas including the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay. 

Warm up will be provided by a local fitness trainer, and yoga cooldown by Operation Warrior Resolution. Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, food and family fun! Grab a healthy breakfast/lunch or shop local vendors in the marketplace.. there’s plenty to do even if you're not running!

SCHEDULE:

Please plan to arrive for the 5K run by 7:45am

7:45am Warm Up

8:00am Run presented by Run with Purpose Nutrition

9:00am Family Walk

9:15am Run Awards, Top 3 male/female. Top 3 kids, 12 and under.

9:30am Yoga with Operation Warrior Resolution

Event entry, warm up, yoga and story trail walk are all free but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the 5K portion of the event.

This event series is supporting local non-profits who enable children of all abilities to get outdoors and live an active lifestyle! 10% of registration fees will be donated to Foundation for Dreams who operates Dream Oaks Camp within Rye Preserve. 

PACKET PICK UP:

November 19th and 20th 7am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL

November 21st 4pm to 8pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL

Included in 5K registration is a dri-fit event T Shirt* and finishers will earn a custom medal. Shirt sizes are guaranteed to participants who sign up by midnight on 10/31/25. Thereafter shirts will be available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis.

WATER STATION at the 1.5 mile mark of the 5K

Those who accept the challenge of all 3 events in the RUN Manatee series will piece their 3 medals together to create one 2025 series medal!

Other events (registration required): 

4/12/25 7:30-12:00pm Tom Bennett Park - REGISTER NOW

7/12/25 5:30-8:30pm Coquina Beach - REGISTER NOW

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