4 walking events in Manatee County, Florida

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5k Flag Day Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:20 AM

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  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...

  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)

  3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  7550 69th St E, Manatee County, Florida, 34221, United States
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• Run Manatee - Coquina Beach 5K - 2026 [mymanatee.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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  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...

  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.

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  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

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  5k Fun Run Run Trail Walk

  1495 Gulf Dr S, Manatee County, Florida, 34217, United States
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• Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026 [mymanatee.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  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...

  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

  5k Fun Run Run Trail Walk

  905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Manatee County, Florida, 34219, United States
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