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Friday, November 6th, 2026
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota FL
5K
65–81°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
64–79°F
rain
2024
75–87°F
rain
2023
56–81°F
dry
2022
70–89°F
dry
2021
59–68°F
dry
2020
68–84°F
dry
2019
71–85°F
dry
2018
69–85°F
dry
2017
67–83°F
dry
2016
65–80°F
dry
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About this race
The Florida Inline Skating Marathon’s Inaugural event was launched by Founder/President Mike Mason, and an impassioned ensemble of inline skaters, in October 2021. The FISM immediately became the largest skate race in Florida; and of the largest in the nation. The FISM is held at the World Class venue- Nathan Benderson Park, in the charming community of Lakewood Ranch, in sunny, Sarasota, Florida. A variety of race distances offer something for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Not since 2005 had the World Inline Cup (WIC) been represented in the USA, to which the FISM is proud to be an Associated Race. If you are returning, thank you for your past participation! If this is your first FISM, welcome! If you are considering racing, volunteering, or sponsoring the FISM, know that the Organizers will spare nothing, to provide the best possible experience for all.
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