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ONCE AGAIN OFFERING THIS YEAR!
The Mills Mountain Lion 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk!
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Virgil Mills Elementary is hosting a FAMILY FRIENDLY 5K Run-Walk for all to participate. Proceeds will benefit the Virgil Mills Elementary PE department. 5K participants will be chip-timed.
All paces are welcome! We encourage runners, walkers, and strollers; our aim is to help everyone achieve their own personal goal. Just come out and move your body, we want to see you! Al...
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 second event of the series will be held on Saturday, July 11th at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, FL. The 5K run/walk presented by RWP Runs includes a scenic route along Coquina Beach asphalt trail under the trees with a gulf breeze. *New this year: Splash Zones to keep cool along the route!
Warm up will be provided by Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton and yoga cooldown provided by a local yoga studio at dusk. Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, food and family fun! Grab a healthy snack/dinner, shop local vendors in the marketplace or stay to enjoy a beverage during sunset.. there’s plenty to do even if you're not running!
SCHEDULE:
Please plan to arrive for the 5K run by 6:00pm
5:00-6:00pm Packet Pick Up
6:00pm National Anthem
6:05pm Warm Up with Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton
6:15pm Fun Run .25km
6:30pm 5k Run presented by RWP Runs
7:30pm Run Awards, Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
Donation Check to The Center Anna Maria Island
8:00pm Yoga with local yoga instructor
Event entry, warm up, yoga and fun run 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 The Center Anna Maria Island.
PACKET PICK UP:
July 8th and 9th 8am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
July 10th 4pm to 7pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
Saturday/Race Day 5:00-6:00pm: Packet pick up tent at Coquina Beach South Event Space
Included in 5K registration is a dri-fit event T Shirt*, a custom medal and complimentary beer. Shirt sizes are guaranteed to participants who sign up by midnight on 6/19/26. 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 7:30-10:00am Tom Bennett Park - REGISTER NOW!
11/21/26 7:30-10:00am Rye Preserve - REGISTER NOW
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
Tag @manateeexploreandplay and #RUNMANATEE
Can you outrun all the zombies?! This will be a fun run you won't want to miss! As you are running weary of the zombies lurking around, for if they take all 3 of your flags that you will be wearing around your waist, you turn into one of them and do not get to come across the finish line! Make no mistake, they are fast!!
Each runner will receive...that comes across the finish line:
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:
Age Group Awards (10-year)
<12, 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 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! 🏅🎉
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!
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
Tag @manateeexploreandplay and #RUNMANATEE
🎉 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