24th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 24th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at beautiful Emerson Point Preserve on Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida.

👥 Eligibility

• Open to All: The Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship is open to all ages and abilities.
• Event Details: Please see FAQ below (scroll all the way down) for complete details.

⏱️ Race Timing

• Start Time: 5 Mile run starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp.
• Chip Timing: Chip timed by Florida Road Race Management.
• Timing Ends: Timing ends at 9:30 a.m.

👕 Shirt Sizes

• Size Guarantee Deadline: Shirt size guarantee deadline is 12/31/2025.
• Post-Deadline Registration: If you register after December 31, 2025, we will do our best.

🏅 Registration Details

• Member Discount: Bradenton Runners Club members save $5 on online registration (discount automatically applied using your RunSignUp account at checkout).
• Membership Requirement: Membership must be current when registering and valid on race day to work properly.
• No Race Day Registration: There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Please register online before race day.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Pickup: Please scroll down for details about the two packet pick up opportunities prior to the race.
• Race Day Pickup: You may pick up your packet on race day in the parking lot but arrive early as you have a half mile walk to the starting line.

🗺️ Directions to Race Parking Lot

From I-75, take exit 224 and then to US 301 south. Continue west on US 301 crossing US 41 through Palmetto. US 301 becomes 10th Street. Continue on 10th Street West to Snead Island. Just after the bridge to Snead Island (in front of the Bradenton Yacht Club) turn right onto Tarpon Road, go north one block and make first left onto 17th St W. Parking will be on your left. There is no parking inside the park.

🚶‍♂️ Parking Advisory

* The race parking lot is a half mile walk to the start so please arrive early. *

🔗 Race Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit: Manatee River Run Registration.