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Run Manatee - Coquina Beach 5K - 2026
About This Event
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!
Warm up will be provided by Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton and yoga cooldown provided by Screaming Buddha at dusk. Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, food and family fun! Grab a healthy snack/dinner, shop local vendors in the marketplace or stay to enjoy a beverage during sunset. there’s plenty to do even if you're not running!
SCHEDULE:
Please plan to arrive for the 5K run by 6:00pm
5:00-6:00pm Packet Pick Up
6:00pm National Anthem
6:10pm Warm Up with Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton
6:25pm 1/4 Mile Fun Run
6:30pm 5k Run presented by RWP Runs
7:30pm Cool Down with Screaming Buddha
7:45pm Run Awards, Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
Donation Check to The Center Anna Maria Island
8:28pm Sunset
Event entry, warm up, yoga and fun run are all free but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the 5K portion of the event.
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 9th 3pm to 7pm @John Marble Recreation Center (3675 53rd Ave E, Bradenton)
July 10th 3pm to 7pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
Saturday/Race Day 5:00-6:00pm: Packet pick up tent at Coquina Beach South Event Space
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.
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 7:30-10:00am Tom Bennett Park
11/21/26 7:30-10:00am Rye Preserve - REGISTER NOW
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