RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K - 2026

Event Overview

• Date: April 11, 2026
• Location: Tom Bennett Park, 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL
• Event URL: RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K
• Theme: The RUN Manatee 5K series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community.

Event Details

• Scenic Route: Participants will discover Manatee County's parks, beaches, and preserves on the run!
• Distance: 5K run/walk presented by RWP Runs.
• Terrain: A scenic route around ponds and along mixed terrain such as grass, crushed shell, and asphalt.
• Activities: Warm up provided by Nick Nolting Training and yoga cooldown by Kayla McCarthy-Asha of Akasha Yoga Room.

Family Fun Activities

• Everyone Welcome: Participants of all ages and activity levels are welcome!
• Marketplace: Grab healthy breakfast/lunch and shop local vendors.
• Playground: Climb on the Bradenton Kiwanis Playground.
• Splash Pad: Cool off in the new splash pad.

Schedule

• Arrival Time: Please plan to arrive by 7:30am.
• Packet Pick Up: 6:30-7:30am.
• National Anthem: 7:40am.
• Warm Up: 7:45am with Nick Nolting Training.
• Fun Run: 8:00am .25km.
• 5K Run: 8:15am presented by RWP Runs.
• Run Awards: 9:15am for Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
• Donation Check: To Bradenton Kiwanis.
• Yoga: 9:30am with Kayla McCarthy-Asha of Akasha Yoga Room.

Important Information

• Registration: Event entry, warm-up, yoga and fun run are all free but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the 5K portion.
• Non-profit Support: 10% of registration fees will be donated to Bradenton Kiwanis.

Packet Pick Up

• April 8-9: 8am to 4pm at Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL.
• April 10: 4pm to 7pm at G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton, FL.
• Race Day: April 11th 6:30-7:30am at Tom Bennett Park.

Registration Benefits

• Included: A dri-fit event T-Shirt and custom medal for finishers.
• Shirt Size Guarantee: Guaranteed for participants who sign up by midnight on 3/20/26.
• Limited Availability: Shirts thereafter available in a limited quantity.
• Series Challenge: Complete all 3 events to create one 2026 series medal!

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Follow the Buzz on Social

• Social Media: Tag @manateeexploreandplay and #RUNMANATEE