RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K - 2026

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• Event: RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K
• Date: April 11, 2026
• Location: 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL
• Registration: Sign Up Here

🎉 Event Details

• Adventure: Discover Manatee County's parks, beaches, and preserves on the run!
• Route: Scenic 5K run/walk around ponds on mixed terrain.
• Warm Up: Led by Nick Nolting Training.
• Cooldown: Yoga session by Kayla McCarthy-Asha of Akasha Yoga Room.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun

• Activities: Enjoy a healthy breakfast/lunch, shop local vendors.
• Playground: Bradenton Kiwanis Playground available for kids.
• Splash Pad: Stay cool in the new splash pad.
• Fitness: Suitable for all ages and activity levels.

🕖 Schedule

• 7:45am: Warm Up with Nick Nolting Training.
• 8:00am: Run presented by Run With Purpose Nutrition.
• 8:50am: Run Awards for Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
• 9:00am: Story Trail Walk.

📋 Registration Information

• Entry Fee: Free for events excluding the 5K run (pre-registration required).
• Charity: 10% of fees support Bradenton Kiwanis.
• Packet Pick Up: April 8 & 9 at Run With Purpose Nutrition, Sarasota.
• T-Shirts: Included for 5K registration: guaranteed for sign-ups by 3/21/25.

🏅 Series Challenge

• Medal: Complete all 3 events to create one series medal!
• Upcoming Events: July 12 & November 22, 2025.
• Registration Required: Links provided for each event.
• Follow Here: Stay updated on social media with @manateegov and #RUNMANATEE.