1495 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach FL
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
🏃♂️ 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 Feature: Splash Zones to keep cool along the route!
- Warm Up: Provided by Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton.
- Yoga Cooldown: Provided by Screaming Buddha at dusk.
- Activities: Fitness, food, and family fun are welcome!
🗓️ Schedule
Please plan to arrive for the 5K run by 6:00pm.
- 5:00-6:00pm: Packet Pick Up
- 6:00pm: National Anthem
- 6:05pm: Warm Up with Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton
- 6:15pm: Fun Run .25km
- 6:30pm: 5k Run presented by RWP Runs
- 7:30pm: Run Awards for Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
- 8:00pm: Cool down yoga with Screaming Buddha
💰 Event Registration
Event entry, warm up, yoga, and fun run are all free but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the 5K portion of the event.
💖 Support & Donations
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 Anna Maria Island.
📦 Packet Pick-Up
Locations and times for packet pick-up are as follows:
- July 8th and 9th: 8am to 4pm at Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
- July 10th: 4pm to 7pm at G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
- Saturday/Race Day: 5:00-6:00pm at Coquina Beach South Event Space
🎽 Registration Benefits
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!
📅 Upcoming Events
- 4/11/26: 7:30-10:00am Tom Bennett Park
- 11/21/26: 7:30-10:00am Rye Preserve - REGISTER NOW
📢 Follow Us
Tag @manateeexploreandplay and #RUNMANATEE.
🌍 Event Information
For more details, visit the race page: Run Manatee - Coquina Beach 5K.
