Rise & Run 5K

  • Date Thu 1st January 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Bradenton, Florida
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Kick off the New Year with enthusiasm at the Rise & Run 5K on January 1, 2026, at Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton, Florida! This exciting event is more than just a race; it's a vibrant celebration of fresh goals, healthy beginnings, and the power of community. Now in its third year, the Rise & Run 5K invites runners, walkers, and families to join together for an energizing morning filled with determination, encouragement, and fun.

Whether you're chasing a new personal record or simply enjoying the journey, this flat and fast road race is perfect for all ages. Come experience a supportive atmosphere complete with lively music, exciting giveaways, and memorable photo opportunities at the selfie wall. Plus, there's a chance to win prizes for the largest team, making it the ideal way to connect with friends and loved ones! With awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as top two in various age groups, there's something for everyone. Make sure to lace up your sneakers and start 2026 on the right foot!

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!



LOOKING TO RUN WITH FRIENDS??? CREATE A TEAM AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS! THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE BIGGEST TEAM SO TELL YOUR FRIEND TO SIGN UP!!



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 @ RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION, 8319 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS 7AM TO 4PM.

DEC 31ST @ RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION, 8319 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS 7AM TO NOON.

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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $38.10

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Location

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

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