Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Sarasota, Florida
- Price Free - $80.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the third annual Ringling Bridge Run, taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in beautiful Sarasota, Florida! This community favorite welcomes everyone from seasoned runners to casual walkers and families looking to enjoy the outdoors together. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: a 5K, a 10K, or the Family Fun Run, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Starting at the iconic Ringling Bridge, the 10K kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:30 AM and the Family Fun Run at 8:00 AM. Proceeds from this event benefit the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting public school teachers and students in the area. Join us for a great cause, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and take home a commemorative shirt and finisher medal! Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting community tradition!
Starting at the iconic Ringling Bridge, the 10K kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:30 AM and the Family Fun Run at 8:00 AM. Proceeds from this event benefit the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting public school teachers and students in the area. Join us for a great cause, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and take home a commemorative shirt and finisher medal! Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting community tradition!
Organiser's Description
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY [https://edfoundationsrq.org/about-us/] IS PROUD TO HOST THE THIRD ANNUAL RINGLING BRIDGE RUN A COMMUNITY TRADITION ACROSS THE ICONIC RINGLING BRIDGE. WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED RUNNER, A CASUAL WALKER, OR BRINGING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR THE FUN RUN, THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE FROM THE 5K, 10K, OR FAMILY FUN RUN. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, A NONPROFIT THAT SUPPORTS PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN SARASOTA COUNTY WITH PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS TO GET READY AND GO FURTHER.
YOUR 5K/10K REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES A SHIRT AND A FINISHER MEDAL. WALKERS AND STROLLERS ARE WELCOME BUT WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU START AND STAY BEHIND THE RUNNERS FOR SAFETY REASONS.
PARKING: VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS | 777 N TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34236
THE RACE STARTS AT THE BAY
10K START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K START TIME: 7:30 AM
FAMILY FUN RUN START TIME: 8:00 AM _
_RINGLING BRIDGE TRAFFIC:_ _THROUGHOUT THE RACE, TRAFFIC WILL FLOW IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. BETWEEN 6-10AM, THE EAST-BOUND SIDE OF THE BRIDGE WILL BE OPEN FOR TWO-WAY TRAFFIC AND THE WEST-BOUND SIDE WILL BE CLOSED TO PROVIDE SAFE CROSSING FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS, GUIDED BY THE SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
PACKET PICK-UP SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, 4/23/2026
PACKET PICKUP TIME: 3:00 PM 6:30 PM
LOCATION: JAGUAR LAND ROVER | 4821 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233
FRIDAY, 4/24/2026
PACKET PICKUP TIME: 3:00 PM 7:00 PM
LOCATION: FIT2RUN UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER MALL | 140 UNIVERSITY TOWN DR, SPACE 110, SARASOTA, FL 34243
SATURDAY, 4/25/2026
PACKET PICKUP TIME: 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
LOCATION: EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
TOM & SHERRY KOSKI LAUNCHPAD | 2000 WEBBER ST STE 130, SARASOTA, FL 34239
_**THERE IS NO RACE-DAY PACKET PICK-UP.
PACKETS NOT PICKED BY THE LAST PACKET PICKUP EVENT WILL BE FORFEITED.**_
_
_RACE MAPS:_
_5K:_ HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/53538803 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53538803]
_10K:_ HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/54307561 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54307561]
_FUN RUN MAP: HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/54307520 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54307520] _
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THIS EXCITING EVENT BY BECOMING A SPONSOR. GET STARTED NOW! [https://edfoundationsrq.org/community/ways-to-give/event-sponsorship-opportunities/ringling-bridge-run-sponsorships/]_
YOUR 5K/10K REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES A SHIRT AND A FINISHER MEDAL. WALKERS AND STROLLERS ARE WELCOME BUT WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU START AND STAY BEHIND THE RUNNERS FOR SAFETY REASONS.
PARKING: VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS | 777 N TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34236
THE RACE STARTS AT THE BAY
10K START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K START TIME: 7:30 AM
FAMILY FUN RUN START TIME: 8:00 AM _
_RINGLING BRIDGE TRAFFIC:_ _THROUGHOUT THE RACE, TRAFFIC WILL FLOW IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. BETWEEN 6-10AM, THE EAST-BOUND SIDE OF THE BRIDGE WILL BE OPEN FOR TWO-WAY TRAFFIC AND THE WEST-BOUND SIDE WILL BE CLOSED TO PROVIDE SAFE CROSSING FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS, GUIDED BY THE SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
PACKET PICK-UP SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, 4/23/2026
PACKET PICKUP TIME: 3:00 PM 6:30 PM
LOCATION: JAGUAR LAND ROVER | 4821 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233
FRIDAY, 4/24/2026
PACKET PICKUP TIME: 3:00 PM 7:00 PM
LOCATION: FIT2RUN UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER MALL | 140 UNIVERSITY TOWN DR, SPACE 110, SARASOTA, FL 34243
SATURDAY, 4/25/2026
PACKET PICKUP TIME: 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
LOCATION: EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
TOM & SHERRY KOSKI LAUNCHPAD | 2000 WEBBER ST STE 130, SARASOTA, FL 34239
_**THERE IS NO RACE-DAY PACKET PICK-UP.
PACKETS NOT PICKED BY THE LAST PACKET PICKUP EVENT WILL BE FORFEITED.**_
_
_RACE MAPS:_
_5K:_ HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/53538803 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53538803]
_10K:_ HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/54307561 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54307561]
_FUN RUN MAP: HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/54307520 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54307520] _
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THIS EXCITING EVENT BY BECOMING A SPONSOR. GET STARTED NOW! [https://edfoundationsrq.org/community/ways-to-give/event-sponsorship-opportunities/ringling-bridge-run-sponsorships/]_
Races
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Education Foundation Ringling Bridge 10k
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Shirt
Sun 26th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$80.50
CLOSEDThe registration fee includes a shirt and finisher award. Sarasota County Teacher Pricing ($25) is applied at checkout once you select "Sarasota County Teacher" and enter your A number. -
Education Foundation Ringling Bridge 5k
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Shirt
Sun 26th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDThe registration fee includes a shirt and finisher award. Sarasota County Teacher Pricing ($25) is applied at checkout once you select "Sarasota County Teacher" and enter your A number. -
Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Fun Run
Sun 26th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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