400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton FL
Friday, January 1st, 2027
🏃♂️ Rise & Run 5K
🎉 New Year’s Day January 1, 2027 | 8:00 AM | Tom Bennett Park
Start the year moving with purpose at the 4th annual Rise & Run 5K—a fun, team-oriented New Year’s Day celebration for runners, walkers, and families of all ages.
Kick off 2027 with fresh goals, healthy beginnings, and community connection on a flat, road course perfect for first-timers and seasoned runners alike. Whether you run, walk, or push a stroller, this race is all about showing up and starting strong.
✨ What to Expect
- Team-focused: Race with a prize for the biggest team
- Fun selfie wall: Great for photo-ops
- Unique medals: “Why I Rise” themed
- Family-friendly: Atmosphere for all
This isn’t just a race—it’s a moment to reflect, reset, and rise together as a community.
📸 Gather your team. Capture the moment.
🏃♀️ Set the tone for the year ahead.
🎊 Rise & Run into 2027 with us!
💖 Beneficiary:
Why I Rise - Supporting Selah Freedom
10% of proceeds from the Rise Run 5K will benefit Selah Freedom, an organization dedicated to restoring hope, freedom, and dignity to survivors of human trafficking. Your participation helps provide safe housing, trauma-informed care, and life-changing support for survivors.
To learn more about Selah Freedom and other ways to get involved, visit
⏱️ Chip Timing will be provided by Beach Bum Timing.
The race will be at Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton, 400 Cypress Creek BLVD, Bradenton FL.
This year we will not only have awards for top 3 male and female but we will be expanding our awards to top 2 in age groups. The age groups will be 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
🎟️ Packet Pick Up:
Dec 29th @ New Balance, 315 N Cattlemen RD, Sarasota from 4 to 7pm.
Dec 30th & 31st TBA
Race Day Packet Pickup: 6:30am - 7:30am.
Race Day Registration: 6:30am to 7:30am. You will need your phone to scan a QR code to register. CC or Apple Pay only. NO CASH
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