Saturday, July 11th, 2026
1495 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach FL
5K
About this race
Race Overview
The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County's parks, beaches, and preserves on the run! The second event of the series will be held on Saturday, July 11th at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, FL. The 5K run/walk presented by RWP Runs includes a scenic route along Coquina Beach asphalt trail under the trees with a gulf breeze. New this year: Splash Zones to keep cool along the route!
Event Details
- Location: 1495 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL
- Date: July 11, 2026
- URL: Run Manatee Coquina Beach
- Family Friendly: Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome!
Schedule
- 6:00pm: Please plan to arrive for the 5K run
- 5:00-6:00pm: Packet Pick Up
- 6:00pm: National Anthem
- 6:10pm: Warm Up with Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton
- 6:25pm: 1/4 Mile Fun Run
- 6:30pm: 5k Run presented by RWP Runs
- 7:30pm: Cool Down with Screaming Buddha
- 7:45pm: Run Awards, Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
- Donation: Check to The Center Anna Maria Island
- 8:28pm: Sunset
- Free Entry: Event entry, warm up, yoga, and fun run are all free but pre-registration is required for the 5K portion.
Supporting Local Non-Profits
This event series is supporting local non-profits who enable children of all abilities to get outdoors and live an active lifestyle! 10% of registration fees will be donated to The Center of Anna Maria Island.
Packet Pick Up
- July 9: 3pm to 7pm at John Marble Recreation Center (3675 53rd Ave E, Bradenton)
- July 10: 3pm to 7pm at G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
- Race Day: 5:00-6:00pm at Coquina Beach South Event Space
Included in 5K registration is a dri-fit event T Shirt, a custom medal, and complimentary beer. Shirt sizes are guaranteed to participants who sign up by midnight on 6/19/26. Thereafter shirts will be available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis.
Challenge Series
Those who accept the challenge of all 3 events in the RUN Manatee series will piece their 3 medals together to create one 2026 series medal!
Other Events
- 4/11/26: 7:30-10:00am Tom Bennett Park
- 11/21/26: 7:30-10:00am Rye Preserve - REGISTER NOW
Follow the Buzz
Tag @manateeexploreandplay and #RUNMANATEE.
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