Run Manatee - Coquina Beach 5K - 2026

RUN Manatee - Coquina Beach 5K

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

• Date: July 11, 2026
• Location: 1495 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL
• URL: Run Manatee Registration
• Family Friendly: Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, food, and family fun!

Schedule

Please plan to arrive for the 5K run by 6:00 PM

• 5:00-6:00 PM: Packet Pick Up
• 6:00 PM: National Anthem
• 6:10 PM: Warm Up with Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton
• 6:30 PM: 5K Run presented by RWP Runs

7:30 PM: Cool Down with Screaming Buddha
7:45 PM: Run Awards for Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
8:28 PM: Sunset

Event entry, warm up, yoga, and fun run 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 The Center of Anna Maria Island.

Packet Pick Up

• July 9: 3 PM to 7 PM at John Marble Recreation Center (3675 53rd Ave E, Bradenton)
• July 10: 3 PM to 7 PM at G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
• July 11: 5:00-6:00 PM at Coquina Beach South Event Space
• Registration includes: 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.

Event Series 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 (registration required):

• 4/11/26 7:30-10:00 AM at Tom Bennett Park
• 11/21/26 7:30-10:00 AM at Rye Preserve - REGISTER NOW

Social Media

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