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 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 Activities
- Warm Up: Provided by Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton.
- Yoga Cooldown: Provided by a local yoga studio at dusk.
- Family-Friendly: Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome.
- Marketplace: Grab a healthy snack/dinner, shop local vendors, or enjoy a beverage during sunset.
Schedule
- Arrive: Please plan to arrive for the 5K run by 6:00pm.
- Packet Pick Up: 5:00-6:00pm.
- National Anthem: 6:00pm.
- Fun Run: .25km at 6:15pm, 5k Run at 6:30pm, Run Awards at 7:30pm.
Donation and Benefits
10% of registration fees will be donated to The Center Anna Maria Island. This event series supports local non-profits that enable children of all abilities to get outdoors and live an active lifestyle!
Packet Pick Up
- 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.
- Race Day: Packet pick up tent from 5:00-6:00pm at Coquina Beach South Event Space.
Included in Registration
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.
Multi-Event Challenge
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
- April 11, 2026: 7:30-10:00am at Tom Bennett Park - REGISTER NOW!
- November 21, 2026: 7:30-10:00am at Rye Preserve - REGISTER NOW!
Follow the Buzz
Tag @manateeexploreandplay and #RUNMANATEE.
Race Information
Date: July 11, 2026
Location: 1495 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL
Race URL: Run Manatee Coquina Beach 5K
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