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Important Dates and Race Day Schedule
Friday, March 20: PACKET PICKUP
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sailfish Brewing Company in Downtown Fort Pierce
(130 N 2nd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950)
Saturday, March 21: RACE DAY
6:30 am - Race-day packet pick-up and registration opens.
7:45 am - Kids Fun Run
8:00 am - 5k Walk/Run begins
8:05 am - One Mile Walk begins (untimed)
~9:00 am - Join us AFTER the race concludes for refreshments, awards, and runners raffle (must be present to win).
About the 18th Annual Manatee Center 5K, One-mile, & Kids Run
2026 marks the 18th Annual Manatee Center 5K! This Run with a View gets bigger and better every year, we're including a ONE-MILE route again, as well as the Kids Run!
The 5K route is timed by Second Wind Timing. Overall 5K winners, Masters, and top three M/F in all age groups (grouped by 10 years) will receive awards. The first 350 walkers and runners to sign up for the 5k are guaranteed to receive beautiful finisher's medals to commemorate your accomplishment. All 5K registrants receive a Tech shirt (shirts guaranteed until February 28th)! ALSO: Kids 15 and under register for the 5k for only $25.
The one-mile route follows the 5K route but turns toward the beautiful Indian River Lagoon before crossing over Seaway Drive Bridge. This route is untimed and there will not be awards, but all registrants will receive tickets to the very popular runners drawing.
This race is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Manatee Center, which supports the operations of the Manatee Center in Fort Pierce. All proceeds stay local and are dedicated to enhancing environmental education through the Manatee Center, focusing on conservation and preservation of the Indian River Lagoon, an estuary of national significance, marine life within the lagoon, and the surrounding ecosystems.
The Friends of the Manatee Center is a 501 (c)(3) organization established to support and enhance environmental awareness, education, conservation, and stewardship of endangered species and natural resources fulfilling its mission through the Manatee Center.
As always, THANK YOU for your support and we look forward to seeing you on race day.
Battle Of The Branches is coming this April 18th! Embark on a journey with your team or battle buddy to determine which branch is the best? Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marines, or the Coast Guard? Last year Coast Guard took home the trophy and bragging rights!
With sponsor's, vendors, guest speaker, dj, food truck's, raffles, smoke grenades, free event photography, free event video, service dog donations, pugil stick fighting, free event shirt with sign ups, and "The Battle Of the Brews" between local breweries to see who has the best beer locally with you as the judge!
With obstacles to conquer, a 2 mile ruck march, and a simulated stress fire. This is the perfect opportunity to see if your team has what it takes to see who is the better branch!
Competive run and fun run included during Battle Of The Branches. To compete, it is only $20.00 per person. You MUST carry a backpack or rucksack. There is no mandatory weight. All backpack and rucksacks should be packed with non-perishable food's, hygiene supplies, and non breakable baby item's.
Competive divisions :
*Fastest 4 person team (2023 Winners U. S. Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce )
*Fastest 2 person team (2023 Winners HEW Fitness - Port Saint Lucie
*Fastest JROTC Program 4 person team
*Fastest Brewery 4 person team
*Fastest Recruiting Station 4 person team
*Best Beer competition
*Fastest First Responder 4 person team
Must be 15 years old or older to compete. Spectators are allowed in for free. Day of sign ups are allowed. Sponsors and vendors are welcome. This event is not limited to military or veterans. Civilians and everyone is welcome to join. Digital sign ups are available now. Day of sign ups are $20.00 per person. Must have a team of 2 or 4 people to compete.
Digital sign ups can be done here. To become a vendor or sponsor. Please contact us at 772 282 3555 or visit doyougivearuck.com.
Like Running? Love Beer? This race is for you! Be aware that this race will sell out quickly so register today!
Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026 for the Summer Crush Brew Run 5k an exciting event that features an awesome course paired with excellent local craft beer. Whether you are a competitive Runner, Fun Runner, Walker, or just enjoy excellent local craft beer this is the event for you! The 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 5:00pm or 6:00pm (you will select your start time during registration).
Registration Includes
Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton T-Shirt
Awesome Finisher Medal (also a bottle opener and magnet!)
Chip Timed Race Bib
Souvenir Pint Cup
Pint of Beer (or soda for <21 yr olds)
USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 144 members.
USA Swimming Club. 29 members.