Viking 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Bradenton, FL (08)

Join us at Buffalo Creek Park to celebrate Flag Day! All entries receive a PatrioticT-shirt and a Custom Bigfoot Finishing Medal. 250th year PatrioticTshirt design is here! Sign up early to be guaranteed a shirt. You will not want to miss out!

Little Foot race 12 and under: Entry fee $15 Little Foot, $20 Day of race. Starts at 7:20Am. Includes a cool medal and a T-shirt. Run a short out and back sprint with Bigfoot! See if you can beat him!

Results: 5k race includes live chip timing. Live results provided online and via text/email. The race will be professionally timed by the J3 Timing.

Age Group Awards (5k): Bigfoot Trophies to Overall and Masters (40+). Top 3 in each age group: 12 & under, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Age group awards presented live during the race!

Packet Pick Up: 6:00Am At Buffalo Creek Park (Playground area)

Join us for Flag Day 5k

The Birthday of the Stars and Strips

We're thrilled to have you join us for this exciting race event!

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience:

Event Overview: 5k @ Robinson Preserve

Packet Pick-Up is Race morning starting at 6:00 AM

5K Start time is 7:30am

https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/y7Ygk07KB0

Each runner will receive:

Snacks and refreshments, A stylish t-shirt, HOTDOGS for all registered runners/walkers

Recognizing Top Performers:

We will honor the top three male and female finishers in each age group,

so lace up those shoes and give it your best!

Categories:

OA M/F> 5 year Age Group Awards

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

Enjoy the Atmosphere:

Enjoy the Music:

Important Pre-Race Details:

Stretch Session:

Join us 30 minutes before the race for a guided stretch session.

Meet the Race Director:

Take the opportunity to meet your new race director,

who is excited to welcome you and support you throughout the event

Let’s Make It Fun!

We can’t wait to see you for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and great memories.

Thank you for being part of the Flag Day 5K!

Happy Racing! 🏅🎉

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

🏃‍♀️ The Ultimate Run Series Challenge! 🏃‍♂️

Join us for four amazing runs throughout the year!

Flag Day Run

Independence Day Run

Labor Day Run

Veterans Mile

Here’s the deal:

✅ Participate in 3 out of the 4 runs and earn:

An amazing commemorative medal 🏅

Free breakfast at each run 🍳

30% off the Ugly Sweater Run in December 🎄

(Limited spots — early access for you before registration closes!)

All four of these runs share one incredible theme — celebrating unity, strength, and community spirit!

So lace up, come together, and let’s run stronger and more united than ever.

And seriously… wait until you see this medal!

Each runner will receive:

Snacks and refreshments

A stylish t-shirt

Recognizing Top Performers:

We will honor the top three male and female finishers in each age group, so lace up those shoes and give it your best!

FREE BREAKFEST

Categories:

OA M/F> 5 year Age Group Awards

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

Enjoy the Atmosphere:

Important Pre-Race Details:

Stretch Session:

Join us 30 minutes before the race for a guided stretch session.

Meet the Race Director:

Take the opportunity to meet your new race director, who is excited to welcome you and support you throughout the event

Let’s Make It Fun!

We can’t wait to see you for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and great memories.

Thank you for being part of the Independence 5K!

Happy Racing! 🏅🎉

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