14th Annual Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Sun 10th January 2027
  • Time 8:15AM EST
  • Location Sarasota, Florida
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 14th Annual Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, January 10, 2027, at the stunning Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida. This vibrant event not only promotes health and fitness but also honors the memory of Andrew Monroe by providing scholarships to deserving Riverview High School Senior Soccer players, JROTC Cadets, and Track Athletes. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for Mayor's Feed the Hungry and gently used shoes and clothing for Resurrection House, making this event a wonderful opportunity to support the local community.

Kick off the day with complimentary Starbucks coffee, while enjoying a color guard presentation and the national anthem. After the race, check out an exciting door prize board featuring around 175 prizes! Trophies will be awarded for Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, Veteran Grand Master, and top finishers in age categories up to 90 and above. The first 350 registrants will receive goodie bags filled with amazing items, and early packet pickup is available on January 8th and 9th. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Andrew’s legacy while making a positive impact – register today!

Organiser's Description

The 14th Annual Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk takes place on the #1 Rated Siesta Key Beach in beautiful Sarasota, Florida
The event provides scholarships for further education to Riverview High School Senior Soccer players, JROTC Cadets and Track Athletes, If there are remaining funds they will continue to grow the Sarasota Community Foundation Scholarship's in Andrew's name.
Andrew so LOVED soccer that his parents wanted to keep his legacy of education alive. He also had a heart for the unfortunate.

PLEASE BRING A CAN OR TWO OF FOOD FOR MAYORS FEED THE HUNGRY

AND OLD SHOES AND CLOTHINH GOR RESURRECTION HOUSE

The event includes pre-race Starbucks coffee with a color guard and national anthem opening.
Following the race stop by the door prize board to see if you won one of our roughly 175 door prizes. Hang around to see if you placed in the race!!!
We give trophies to Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Sr. Grand Masters, Veteran Grand Master as well as 6 deep in each category with 3 deep receiving a medal.
"5 year age groups to 90 and above"
The goodie bags are filled with pretty awesome goodies as well. ONLY TO THE FIRST 350 REGISTRANTS
Check out our website www.andrewmonroe.com.
Andrew was an awesome young man with a future cut short.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP - FRIDAY JANUARY 8TH 4PM-7PM - NEW BALANCE, 315 CATTLEMAN RD, SUITE 1 - WEST UNIVERSITY DISTRICT.

EARLY PACKET PICK UP SATURDAY JANUARY 9TH -- 10AM TO 2PM - NEW BALANCE SARASOTA, 1872 STICKNEY POINT RD., SARASOTA

PER USATF RULES, GUN TIME IS USED TO DETERMINE PRIZE MONEY WINNERS AND TIME BONUS RECIPIENTS. TAG TIME (CHIP TIME) WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE ALL AGE-GROUP

Races

  • Andrew Monroe 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 10th January 2027 (8:15AM EST)

    $38.10

    OPENS 21 FEB
    Discount for Area Running Clubs & Students when you check out! Ends Dec 19th. Club discounts at checkout
  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 10th January 2027 (8:20AM EST)

    $38.10

    OPENS 21 FEB
    Club discounts at checkout till December 19th
  • Virtual Race - 13th Annual Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    OPENS 15 FEB
    A tshirt will be ordered and mailed after the race, January 11th if ordered by deadline Dec 20, 2025 or unless no shirt is specified.

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Location

948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, 34242, FL, United States

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