24th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Palmetto, Florida
- Price $59.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 24th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship, taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. This exciting event will be held at the stunning Emerson Point Preserve on Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida. Open to participants of all ages and abilities, this 5-mile run promises a vibrant atmosphere and a wonderful opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
As a chip-timed race managed by Florida Road Race Management, runners can expect a well-organized event with accurate timing that wraps up at 9:30 a.m. The Manatee River Run also supports the Bradenton Runners Club scholarship program, helping to nurture young distance runners in the community. Online registration is encouraged to save time and money, and members of the Bradenton Runners Club can take advantage of a special discount. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running and camaraderie in Palmetto—mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable experience!
As a chip-timed race managed by Florida Road Race Management, runners can expect a well-organized event with accurate timing that wraps up at 9:30 a.m. The Manatee River Run also supports the Bradenton Runners Club scholarship program, helping to nurture young distance runners in the community. Online registration is encouraged to save time and money, and members of the Bradenton Runners Club can take advantage of a special discount. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running and camaraderie in Palmetto—mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable experience!
Organiser's Description
_THE 24TH ANNUAL MANATEE RIVER RUN 5 MILE RRCA-FL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IS HOSTED BY THE BRADENTON RUNNERS CLUB [https://runsignup.com/Club/FL/Bradenton/BradentonRunnersClub] AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026 AT 8:00 A.M. AT BEAUTIFUL EMERSON POINT PRESERVE ON SNEAD ISLAND IN PALMETTO, FLORIDA._
The Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship is open to all ages and abilities. Please see FAQ below (scroll all the way down) for complete details. This event benefits the Bradenton Runners Club scholarship program, benefitting young distance runners in our area.
5 Mile run starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp. Chip timed by Florida Road Race Management [https://www.floridaroadrace.com/]. Timing ends at 9:30 a.m.
Bradenton Runners Club members save $5 on online registration (discount automatically applied using your RunSignUp account at checkout). Membership must be current when registering and valid on race day to work properly.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ON RUNSIGNUP ONLY. Save time and money by registering online BEFORE race day. Please scroll down for details about the two packet pick up opportunities prior to the race.
You may also pick up your packet on race day in the parking lot but if you do choose race day pick up, please arrive early as you have a half mile walk to the starting line.
DIRECTIONS TO RACE PARKING LOT: From I-75, take exit 224 and then to US 301 south. Continue west on US 301 crossing US 41 through Palmetto. US 301 becomes 10th Street. Continue on 10th Street West to Snead Island. Just after the bridge to Snead Island (in front of the Bradenton Yacht Club) turn right onto Tarpon Road, go north one block and make first left onto 17th St W. Parking will be on your left. THERE IS NO PARKING INSIDE THE PARK.
*** The race parking lot is a half mile walk to the start so please arrive early. ***
The Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship is open to all ages and abilities. Please see FAQ below (scroll all the way down) for complete details. This event benefits the Bradenton Runners Club scholarship program, benefitting young distance runners in our area.
5 Mile run starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp. Chip timed by Florida Road Race Management [https://www.floridaroadrace.com/]. Timing ends at 9:30 a.m.
Bradenton Runners Club members save $5 on online registration (discount automatically applied using your RunSignUp account at checkout). Membership must be current when registering and valid on race day to work properly.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ON RUNSIGNUP ONLY. Save time and money by registering online BEFORE race day. Please scroll down for details about the two packet pick up opportunities prior to the race.
You may also pick up your packet on race day in the parking lot but if you do choose race day pick up, please arrive early as you have a half mile walk to the starting line.
DIRECTIONS TO RACE PARKING LOT: From I-75, take exit 224 and then to US 301 south. Continue west on US 301 crossing US 41 through Palmetto. US 301 becomes 10th Street. Continue on 10th Street West to Snead Island. Just after the bridge to Snead Island (in front of the Bradenton Yacht Club) turn right onto Tarpon Road, go north one block and make first left onto 17th St W. Parking will be on your left. THERE IS NO PARKING INSIDE THE PARK.
*** The race parking lot is a half mile walk to the start so please arrive early. ***
Races
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5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Gender Specific Long Sleeve Quarter Zip
Sat 31st January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$59.30
This is a live, in-person event. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. and timing ends at 9:30 a.m.
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