DeSoto Grand Parade 5k - 20th Annual
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Past event
6:00 PM EDT
Bradenton, Florida
$38.10–$43.40 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 20th Annual DeSoto Grand Parade 5K on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in beautiful Bradenton, Manatee! This exciting event is the perfect way to kick off a day filled with festivities, as runners will take on an exhilarating out-and-back course along the stunning tree-lined Manatee Avenue. Spectators will line the streets to cheer on participants as they race towards the historic Old Main, all while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of the Hernando De Soto Historical Society Heritage Festival.
This chip-timed 5K welcomes both runners and walkers, making it an inclusive event for everyone. Participants can enjoy water stops at each mile, a pre-race warm-up, and even a free beer with their bib! With awards for overall finishers and age group categories, the DeSoto Grand Parade 5K is not just about the run—it's about community, fun, and supporting local student athletes through the Bradenton Runners Club. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of health, camaraderie, and celebration in downtown Bradenton!
This chip-timed 5K welcomes both runners and walkers, making it an inclusive event for everyone. Participants can enjoy water stops at each mile, a pre-race warm-up, and even a free beer with their bib! With awards for overall finishers and age group categories, the DeSoto Grand Parade 5K is not just about the run—it's about community, fun, and supporting local student athletes through the Bradenton Runners Club. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of health, camaraderie, and celebration in downtown Bradenton!
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19th DeSoto Grand Parade 5k
Incl. $3.40 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
$43.40
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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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