1495 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach FL
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event 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 12th at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, FL. The 5K run/walk presented by Run With Purpose Nutrition includes a scenic route along Coquina Beach asphalt trail under the trees with a gulf breeze.
🌅 Activities and Highlights
- Warm Up: Provided by Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton.
- Yoga Cool Down: Conducted by Rachael Croll of Salty Buddha at dusk.
- Family-Friendly: Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome.
- Marketplace: Shop local vendors or grab a healthy snack/dinner.
📅 Schedule
- 5:30 PM: Arrival for the 5K run.
- 5:40 PM: Warm Up with Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton.
- 6:00 PM: Run presented by Run with Purpose Nutrition.
- 7:15 PM: Run Awards, Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids, 12 and under.
🎟️ Registration Details
Event entry, warm up, yoga and family walk are all free but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the 5K portion of the event.
🏅 Charity Support
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 Chastenation who gives differently abled kids a chance to go fishing.
📦 Packet Pick Up
- July 8th and 9th: 8 AM to 4 PM at Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL.
- July 10th: 4 PM to 7 PM at G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL.
- Race Day: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the packet pick up tent at Coquina Beach South Event Space.
- Registration Extras: Included in 5K registration is a dri-fit event T Shirt and finishers will earn a custom medal.
🏆 Challenge Participation
Those who accept the challenge of all 3 events in the RUN Manatee series will piece their 3 medals together to create one 2025 series medal!
🔗 Future Events
- 4/12/25: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Tom Bennett Park.
- 11/22/25: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Rye Preserve - REGISTER NOW.
📲 Stay Connected
Follow the buzz on social media: Tag @manateegov and #RUNMANATEE.
For more details, visit the event link: Run Manatee Coquina Beach.
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