When
Friday, January 1st, 2027
Where
400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton FL
Distance
5K
About this race
Race Overview
Event: Rise & Run 5K
Date: New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Tom Bennett Park, 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL
About the Event
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: Prize for the biggest team
- Fun selfie wall: For photo-ops
- Unique medals: “Why I Rise” themed medals
- Celebration atmosphere: Music, vibes & giveaways
This isn’t just a race—it’s a moment to reflect, reset, and rise together as a community.
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 Selah Freedom
Partners
We are excited to have New Balance again this year as the AWARDS partner: New Balance.
This year we are excited to have Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort as our run-cation LODGING partner: Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort.
Promo Code: RUN (valid from 12/30/26 to 1/3/27) - Phone: 941-778-6626.
Link with Promo: Reservations.
We are again excited to have Julie from Cruise Planners as our FREE cruise and TRAVEL partner. Stay tuned for a running group cruise.
Race Logistics
Chip Timing: Provided by Beach Bum Timing.
This year we will have awards for top 3 male and female and expand our awards to the top 2 in age groups including 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Packet Pickup:
- Dec 29th @ New Balance, 315 N Cattlemen RD, Sarasota from 4 to 7 PM.
- Dec 30th & 31st TBA
- Race Day Packet Pickup: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM.
- Race Day Registration: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. You will need your phone to scan a QR code to register. CC or Apple Pay only. NO CASH.
Course map
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