5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota FL
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
🏆 Event Overview
The 11th Annual SUP & RUN 5K event will be held at Nathan Benderson Park to benefit RUCK9 (www.RUCK9.com).
🏃♂️ Race Options
The SUP & RUN 5K gives athletes three great races in one to choose from.
- 5K RUN: Standard run option.
- 5K Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP): Paddle boarding distance.
- 5K SUP & 5K RUN: Combine both events—there is a start line mat (chip) for the combination SUP & RUN.
Athletes participating in the combination SUP & RUN will run the 5K first and then hop on their paddle board for a 5K paddle around Nathan Benderson Park. The SUP & RUN 5K draws top runners and SUP'ers who compete for cash prizes, but it's our not-so-serious athletes who have the most prominent place in the event.
🚨 Swimming Requirement
Athletes participating in the SUP portion of the race MUST know how to swim. If you are not able to swim, you may not participate in the SUP portion.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly Atmosphere
The SUP & RUN 5K is a family style event.
WALKERS ARE WELCOME and encouraged to attend.
🎖️ Race Highlights
- Custom Medals: Every finisher receives a custom finisher medal.
- Amazing Shirts: The race shirts are AMAZING!
- Awards: AWARDS GO 6 DEEP IN EACH 5 YEAR AGE GROUP!
- SWAG: To quote a participant, "this race SWAG is truly head and shoulders above most races."
- Post-Race Celebration: The food & post-race celebration party is FUN! FUN!
- Beer Garden: There is a beer garden, a SIP & RUM station and AMAZING VENDORS where you can buy really cool stuff.
- Community: The Athletes, Vendors, Sponsors, and Spectators: ALL CELEBRATING OUR Uniquely Created Canines and our VETERANS!
📅 Race Day Information
RACE DAY/TIME:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
All Races Start at 8 AM sharp!
If renting a paddleboard, please arrive by 7 AM to secure your board & paddle.
📦 Packet Pick-Up Details
2026 Packet Pick-Up Times, Dates, and Locations
Wednesday, April 29th | 4PM - 7PM | TBA
Thursday, April 30th | 4PM – 7PM | TBA
Friday, May 1st | 4PM – 7PM | Nathan Benderson Park (at the Finishing Tower) | 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle (34235)
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