Twin Rivers Run/Walk Series | 2026

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 final event of the series will be held on Saturday, November 21st 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 a local yoga instructor. 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 7:30am

6:30-7:30am Packet Pick Up

7:35am National Anthem

7:40am Warm Up with a local fitness instructor

8:00am Fun Run .25km

8:15am 5k Run presented by RWP Runs

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

Donation check presentation to Foundation for Dreams

9:30am Yoga with a local yoga instructor

Event entry, warm up, yoga and fun run/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 18th and 19th 8am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL

November 20th 4pm to 7pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL

Race Day 6:30-7:30am: Packet pick up tent at Rye Preserve

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 10/30/26. Thereafter shirts will be available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis.

Those who accept the challenge of all 3 events in the RUN Manatee series will piece their 3 medals together to create one 2026 series medal!

Other events (registration required):

4/11/26 7:00-10:00am Tom Bennett Park REGISTER NOW!

7/11/26 5:30-8:30pm Coquina Beach REGISTER NOW!

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🎉 Welcome to Santas 5k and 1 mile run!

We’re thrilled to have you join us for an unforgettable race in Bradenton. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience:

📍 Event Overview:

Race: Santas 5k and mile run

Location: 1200 Glory Way Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34212

Packet Pick-Up: Race morning starting at 6:30 AM

Race Start Time: 8:00 AM

🎽 Runner Perks:

A stylish race t-shirt

Post-race snacks & Grilled refreshments

A fun, festive atmosphere

Age group awards and recognition

Age Group Categories:

<24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70+

🎶 Race Day Fun: Music to keep the energy high and create a great, holiday-spirited atmosphere. 🧘 Pre-Race Stretch Session: Join us 30 minutes before the race for a guided group stretch to warm up and get ready to run. Thank you for being part of this fun run experience! We’re so excited to see you at the start line! Let’s make this a race to remember!

Happy Racing! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

5k run through the Christian Retreat

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Park next to the playground in the big parking lot.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tR9gN2aDTZaWW8PS7

5K & 10K Course (1.56M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3423331954

The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)

The 5K does the out-and-back one time.

The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5504167654

The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across up to 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!

Bubble-teers will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the frothy goodness. Each one of the Foam Bogs is represented by different colored foam. So what if you should accidentally “taste the whimsey?” They don’t taste as great as they are fun, but not to worry. The foam is 100% safe.

Event details and schedule

Please plan on arriving 30-45 minutes prior to your wave start to give yourself plenty of time to park, get your Bubble RUN™ swag, check in if needed, and to get situated.

Please be prompt for your Heat.

Once your heat has started, (the heat is the time you registered for) small waves will be released every 60-90 seconds. Your physical start time is based on a first come-first serve basis, so naturally you will start earlier if you enter the start chute earlier. The last wave within your heat will go out 30 minutes after your scheduled heat (i.e., if your registered heat is for 8AM, the last wave in your heat will leave at 8:30AM).

Bring some extra cash for parking and SWAG!

After you park, bring some extra cash! You'll want to check out our super sweet Bubble RUN store for t-shirts, tutus, and more!

There may be a parking charge of up to $20 for the event that is handled by the venue. With THOUSANDS of smiles present on race day, please have exact change and please don't cut your time too short before the race starts. Cram as many bubblers (legally) into your car to save some cash money money!