5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota FL
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
The 10th Annual SUP & RUN 5K event will be held at Nathan Benderson Park to benefit RUCK9 (www.RUCK9.com) with partial proceeds going to Operation Second Chance (www.OperationSecondChance/com).
🏅 Race Options
The SUP & RUN 5K gives athletes three great races in one to choose from.
- 5K RUN
- 5K Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) OR
- 5K SUP & 5K RUN
(There is a start line mat (chip) for the combination SUP & RUN)
🛶 Combination Race Details
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 Event
The SUP & RUN 5K is a family style event.
WALKERS ARE WELCOME and encouraged to attend.
🎖️ Why Choose the SUP & RUN 5K?
- Every finisher receives a custom finisher medal.
- The race shirts are AMAZING!
- 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."
- The food & post-race celebration party is FUN! FUN!
- Whoa! There is a beer garden, a SIP & RUM station, and AMAZING VENDORS where you can buy really cool stuff.
- The Athletes, Vendors, Sponsors, and Spectators: ALL CELEBRATING OUR Uniquely Created Canines and our VETERANS!
📅 Race Day Information
RACE DAY/TIME
Saturday, May 3, 2025
All Races Start at 8 AM sharp!
If renting a paddleboard, please arrive by 7 AM to secure your board & paddle.
📦 Packet Pick-Up
2025 Packet Pick-Up Times, Dates and Locations
Wednesday, April 30th | 4PM - 7PM | Fleet Feet Sarasota | 711 S. Osprey Avenue, Sarasota (34236)
Thursday, May 1st | 4PM – 7PM | Big Top Brewing Company | 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd. (Cooper's Hawk Plaza) Sarasota (34240)
Friday, May 2nd | 4PM – 7PM | Nathan Benderson Park (at the Finishing Tower) | 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle (34235)
🔗 Stay Updated
Need more reasons? Visit our Facebook page for regular updates: SUP & RUN 5K or our website: www.SUPandRUN.org
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