Rise & Run 5K

  • Date Thu 1st January 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Bradenton, Florida
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Kick off the New Year with excitement and energy at the Rise & Run 5K on January 1, 2026, in beautiful Bradenton, Manatee! This vibrant event, now in its third year, is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of fresh goals, healthy beginnings, and the power of community. Join runners, walkers, and families for an invigorating morning filled with determination, encouragement, and fun at Tom Bennett Park, located at 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL.

Whether you’re aiming for a new personal record or simply enjoying the journey, the Rise & Run 5K offers a flat, fast road race experience perfect for participants of all ages. Enjoy lively music, exciting giveaways, and memorable moments at our selfie wall. With chip timing provided by Beach Bum Timing, you’ll have the chance to ring the PR bell when you set a new best! Plus, this year, we’re expanding our awards to include the top two finishers in various age groups, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Don't miss this opportunity to set the tone for a fantastic year ahead!

Organiser's Description

LETS RUN IT BACK!!!

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH MORE THAN JUST A RACE-ITS A CELEBRATION OF FRESH GOALS, HEALTHY BEGINNINGS, AND THE POWER OF COMMUNITY! NOW IN ITS THIRD YEAR, THE RISE AND RUN 5K BRINGS RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR AN ENERGIZING MORNING FILLED WITH DETERMINATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND FUN.

LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS AND START 2026 ON THE RIGHT FOOT WITH A SUPPORTIVE CROWD, LIVELY MUSIC, EXCITING GIVEAWAYS, AND PLENTY OF PHOTO-WORTHY MOMENTS. CAPTURE MEMORIES AT OUR SELFIE WALL, RING THE PR BELL WHEN YOU SET A NEW PERSONAL BEST, AND ENJOY A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE THAT MAKES THIS EVENT PERFECT FOR ALL AGES. JOIN US AT THE PARK FOR A FLAT, FAST ROAD RACE THAT INSPIRES HEALTHY LIVING AND CELEBRATES EVERY STEP FORWARD. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A NEW PR OR SIMPLY ENJOYING THE JOURNEY, THE RISE AND RUN 5K IS THE PERFECT WAY TO WELCOME THE YEAR AHEAD!



CHIP TIMING WILL BE PROVIDED BY BEACH BUM TIMING. [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/]



THE RACE WILL BE AT TOM BENNETT PARK IN BRADENTON, 400 CYPRESS CREEK BLVD, BRADENTON FL.



UPGRADE YOUR SHIRT TO A LONG SLEEVE 1/4 ZIP FOR ONLY $30. (SHIRT BRAND & COLOR MANY VERY DUE TO AVAILABLE)



THANK YOU TO THIS YEARS SPONSORS RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION, NEW BALANCE SARASOTA / NEW BALANCE UNIVERSITY.



THIS YEAR WE WILL NOT ONLY HAVE AWARDS FOR TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE BUT WE WILL BE EXPANDING OUR AWARDS TO TOP 2 IN AGE GROUPS. THE AGE GROUPS WILL BE 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+



PACKET PICK UP WILL BE:

DEC 29TH @ NEW BALANCE, 315 N CATTLEMEN RD, SARASOTA FROM 4 TO 7PM.

DEC 30TH & 31ST @ RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION, 8319 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS 8AM TO 4PM.

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 6:30AM - 7:30AM.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 6:30AM TO 7:30AM. YOU WILL NEED YOUR PHONE TO SCAN A QR CODE TO REGISTER. CC OR APPLE PAY ONLY. NO CASH

Races

  • Rise & Run 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 1st January 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $32.80

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400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton, 34221, FL, United States

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