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Friday, January 1st, 2027
400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton FL
5K
57–72°F · low rain risk
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48–66°F
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47–69°F
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68–77°F
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66–79°F
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70–81°F
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57–68°F
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64–78°F
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43–66°F
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57–81°F
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About this race
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 for photo-ops
Unique, “Why I Rise” themed medals
Music, celebration vibes & giveaways
Family-friendly atmosphere
Walk or run—your pace, your purpose
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
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 (can be used when booking by phone or online) Valid: 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.
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 will be:
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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Share your link, every 4 people you get to sign up you get $20 back, get enough people to sign up you can run for FREE!!
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