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 11, at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, FL. The 5K run/walk, presented by Run With Purpose, 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 a local yoga studio 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 for the sunset. There’s plenty to do even if you're not running!
Register at
https://runsignup.com/runmanateebeach2026
This event series supports local non-profits who enable children of all abilities to get outdoors and live an active lifestyle. Ten percent of registration fees will be donated to The Center Anna Maria Island.
Included in 5K registration is a dri-fit event T Shirt* and finishers will earn a custom medal. 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 7:30-10:00 a.m. Tom Bennett Park - REGISTER NOW:
https://runsignup.com/runmanateepark2026
11/21/26 7:30-10:00 a.m. Rye Preserve - REGISTER NOW:
https://runsignup.com/runmanateepreserve2026
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email
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For more details and to register, please go to
https://runsignup.com/runmanateebeach2026
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