DeSoto Grand Parade 5k - 20th Annual
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Past event
6:00 PM EDT
Bradenton, Florida
$38.10–$54.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 20th Annual DeSoto Grand Parade 5K on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in beautiful Bradenton, Manatee! This vibrant event is not just a race; it's the perfect way to kick off a spectacular day filled with festivities. Runners will enjoy a scenic out-and-back course along Manatee Avenue, lined with cheering spectators celebrating the Hernando De Soto Historical Society Heritage Festival Grand Parade.
With a chip-timed 5K, participants will have water stops at each mile, a pre-race warm-up, and the chance to win awards across various age groups, from youth to senior runners. The fun doesn't stop at the finish line—after the race, join the parade festivities for live music, food, activities, and even a free beer with your bib! Be sure to register by April 17th to secure your shirt. This event is a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels to come together and support local student athletes through the Bradenton Runners Club. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of community spirit and athletic achievement!
With a chip-timed 5K, participants will have water stops at each mile, a pre-race warm-up, and the chance to win awards across various age groups, from youth to senior runners. The fun doesn't stop at the finish line—after the race, join the parade festivities for live music, food, activities, and even a free beer with your bib! Be sure to register by April 17th to secure your shirt. This event is a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels to come together and support local student athletes through the Bradenton Runners Club. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of community spirit and athletic achievement!
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20th DeSoto Grand Parade 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Short-Sleeve Shirt
4:30-5:55pm Pre-registration shirt & chip pickup 5:40pm Warm-Up 5:55pm National Anthem 6:00pm Gun Start 7:00pm Course Closes/Awards *Note: gun time depends on safety clearance from local law enforcement. The race may start as late as 6:15 but will begin no earlier than 6:00. Port-o-lets and water stations available at race starting/finishing area.
Entries closed6:00 PM EDT
$54.00
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Virtual DeSoto Grand Parade 5k
VirtualIncl. $3.10 Fee & Short-Sleeve Shirt
Virtual shirts and goody bags will be mailed two weeks after the event.
Entries closed6:00 PM EDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
THE RUN BEFORE THE PARADE! THOUSANDS OF CHEERING SPECTATORS ALONG BEAUTIFUL, TREE-LINED, MANATEE AVENUE MAKE THIS A UNIQUE 5K EXPERIENCE.
RUNNERS WILL RACE AN OUT-AND-BACK COURSE ALONG THE ROUTE OF THE HERNANDO DE SOTO HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE ON MANATEE AVENUE DOWN TO AROUND 37TH ST W AND BACK TO DOWNTOWN OLD MAIN. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR PARADES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. THE START AND FINISH LINE ARE NEAR OLD MAIN AND MANATEE AVE.
REGISTER BY APRIL 17TH TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT.
LOCATED ON BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET
-RUNNERS & WALKERS WELCOME!
-CHIP TIMED
-WATER STOPS AT EACH MILE
-PRE-RACE WARM-UP
-PORT-O-LETS & PRE/POST-RACE WATER AVAILABLE
-FREE BEER WITH BIB!!!
-PREMIUM SHIRTS (UNISEX AND LADIES)
-AWARDS FOR OVERALL FINISHERS AND ALL AGE GROUP AWARDS (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AS RESULTS POST): OVERALL, MASTERS 40+, GRAND MASTERS 50+, SENIOR GRAND MASTERS 60+, VETERAN GRAND MASTERS 70+; 3 DEEP IN AGE GROUPS 9 & UNDER, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19 & 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS 20-24 TO 80+ (THERE ARE NO FINISHER MEDALS, JUST THE MANY, MANY AWARDS LISTED HERE.)
-LOTS OF PARKING (3RD/12TH LOT, PARKING STRUCTURES AND MORE)
AFTER PARTY AT THE PARADE FESTIVITIES AT THE COURTHOUSE LAWN, INCLUDING A FREE BEER! WITH BIB.. THEY WILL HAVE ACTIVITIES, KIDS ACTIVITY ZONE, FOOD AND LIVE MUSIC SO COME ON OUT AND ENJOY!
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WANT TO SAVE $$$ AND BE APART OF A FUN CLUB?!
SIGN UP FOR THE BRADENTON RUNNERS CLUB AND SAVE $5 OFF THIS RACE (AND OTHERS).
SIGN UP FOR BRC HERE!!! (BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR THIS RACE) https://runsignup.com/Club/FL/Bradenton/BradentonRunnersClub
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WE ARE ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO GET THEIR PACKETS/REGISTER IN ADVANCE. YOU CAN HAVE FRIENDS PICK UP PACKETS FOR YOU IF NEEDED. THANKS!
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
THURSDAY APRIL 25TH, 5-7:30PM, 3 KEYS BREWING
FRIDAY APRIL 26TH, 5-7:30PM, MOTORWORKS BREWING
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* Volunteer Note: We are currently seeking volunteers. Please visit our Volunteer link for a more detailed description of where we need help and when. Without you, there can be no race! (Students in need of volunteer hours for scholarships are eligible and will receive a signed letter from the club verifying hours.)
So where does your money go???
Your money (after race expenses are deducted) go to support local student running athletes. The De Soto Grand Parade 5k benefits the Bradenton Runners Club student athletic program which awards scholarships to high school seniors and financial aid to students wishing to attend summer running camps. Please visit our website www.bradentonrunnersclub.com http://www.bradentonrunnersclub.com for more information. We are 100% non-profit and our races are supported 100% by volunteers.
RUNNERS WILL RACE AN OUT-AND-BACK COURSE ALONG THE ROUTE OF THE HERNANDO DE SOTO HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE ON MANATEE AVENUE DOWN TO AROUND 37TH ST W AND BACK TO DOWNTOWN OLD MAIN. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR PARADES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. THE START AND FINISH LINE ARE NEAR OLD MAIN AND MANATEE AVE.
REGISTER BY APRIL 17TH TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT.
LOCATED ON BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET
-RUNNERS & WALKERS WELCOME!
-CHIP TIMED
-WATER STOPS AT EACH MILE
-PRE-RACE WARM-UP
-PORT-O-LETS & PRE/POST-RACE WATER AVAILABLE
-FREE BEER WITH BIB!!!
-PREMIUM SHIRTS (UNISEX AND LADIES)
-AWARDS FOR OVERALL FINISHERS AND ALL AGE GROUP AWARDS (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AS RESULTS POST): OVERALL, MASTERS 40+, GRAND MASTERS 50+, SENIOR GRAND MASTERS 60+, VETERAN GRAND MASTERS 70+; 3 DEEP IN AGE GROUPS 9 & UNDER, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19 & 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS 20-24 TO 80+ (THERE ARE NO FINISHER MEDALS, JUST THE MANY, MANY AWARDS LISTED HERE.)
-LOTS OF PARKING (3RD/12TH LOT, PARKING STRUCTURES AND MORE)
AFTER PARTY AT THE PARADE FESTIVITIES AT THE COURTHOUSE LAWN, INCLUDING A FREE BEER! WITH BIB.. THEY WILL HAVE ACTIVITIES, KIDS ACTIVITY ZONE, FOOD AND LIVE MUSIC SO COME ON OUT AND ENJOY!
*********************************************************************************************************
WANT TO SAVE $$$ AND BE APART OF A FUN CLUB?!
SIGN UP FOR THE BRADENTON RUNNERS CLUB AND SAVE $5 OFF THIS RACE (AND OTHERS).
SIGN UP FOR BRC HERE!!! (BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR THIS RACE) https://runsignup.com/Club/FL/Bradenton/BradentonRunnersClub
*********************************************************************************************************
WE ARE ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO GET THEIR PACKETS/REGISTER IN ADVANCE. YOU CAN HAVE FRIENDS PICK UP PACKETS FOR YOU IF NEEDED. THANKS!
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
THURSDAY APRIL 25TH, 5-7:30PM, 3 KEYS BREWING
FRIDAY APRIL 26TH, 5-7:30PM, MOTORWORKS BREWING
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* Volunteer Note: We are currently seeking volunteers. Please visit our Volunteer link for a more detailed description of where we need help and when. Without you, there can be no race! (Students in need of volunteer hours for scholarships are eligible and will receive a signed letter from the club verifying hours.)
So where does your money go???
Your money (after race expenses are deducted) go to support local student running athletes. The De Soto Grand Parade 5k benefits the Bradenton Runners Club student athletic program which awards scholarships to high school seniors and financial aid to students wishing to attend summer running camps. Please visit our website www.bradentonrunnersclub.com http://www.bradentonrunnersclub.com for more information. We are 100% non-profit and our races are supported 100% by volunteers.
Location
427 12th St W., Bradenton, 34205, FL, United States
DeSoto Grand Parade 5k - 20th Annual
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