DeSoto Grand Parade 5K - 21st Annual

🏃‍♂️ The run BEFORE the parade!

Thousands of cheering spectators along beautiful, tree-lined, Manatee Avenue make this a unique 5k experience.

• Course: Runners will race an out-and-back course along the route of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society Heritage Festival Grand Parade on Manatee Avenue down to around 37th St W and back to downtown Old Main.
• Start Time: NEW this year - race starts at 5:00 pm.
• Finish Line: The start and finish line are near Old Main and Manatee Ave.
• Parade: This is one of the most spectacular parades in the southeastern United States.

📝 Register by April 17th to guarantee a shirt.

📍 Race Details

• Location: Located on Beautiful Downtown Main Street
• Participants: Runners & Walkers Welcome!
• Timing: Chip timed
• Water Stops: Water stops at each mile

🎉 Post-Race Festivities

• After Party: After party at the Parade Festivities at the courthouse lawn, including a FREE BEER! with bib.
• Activities: They will have activities, kids activity zone, food and live music so come on out and enjoy!
• Awards: Awards for overall finishers and all age Group Awards.
• Parking: Lots of Parking (3rd/12th Lot, Parking Structures and More)

💰 Want to save $$$ and be part of a fun club?!

• Club Discounts: Sign up for the Bradenton Runners Club and save $5 off this race (and others).
• Join Here: SIGN UP FOR BRC HERE!!! (before you register for this race)

📦 Packet Pick-Up Information

• Date: Thursday April 24th, 4:30-7:30pm, Good Liquid Brewing (1008 4th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205)
• Date: Friday April 25th, 4:30-7pm, Fit2Run Cortez (4951 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210)

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteers Needed: We are currently seeking volunteers. Please visit our Volunteer link for a more detailed description of where we need help and when.
• Scholarships: Students in need of volunteer hours for scholarships are eligible and will receive a signed letter from the club verifying hours.

💖 Your Impact

Your money (after race expenses are deducted) goes to support local student running athletes. The De Soto Grand Parade 5k benefits the Bradenton Runners Club student athletic program which awards scholarships to high school seniors and financial aid to students wishing to attend summer running camps. Please visit our website www.bradentonrunnersclub.com for more information. We are 100% non-profit and our races are supported 100% by volunteers.

For additional race information, visit the official race page.