Run Manatee - Coquina Beach 5K - 2026

  • Date Sat 11th July 2026
  • Time 5:30PM EDT
  • Location Bradenton Beach, Florida
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Run Manatee - Coquina Beach 5K on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the beautiful Bradenton Beach, Manatee County, Florida! This exciting event is part of the Run Manatee 5K Series, which celebrates the vibrant community and stunning natural landscapes of Manatee County. The 5K run/walk will take participants along a scenic asphalt trail at Coquina Beach, surrounded by refreshing Gulf breezes and shaded by lush trees.

New this year, runners can cool off in splash zones along the route! The day is packed with fun for all ages, featuring a warm-up session led by Ray Gardner of Prosper Bradenton, a fun .25 km run, and a chance to unwind with a yoga cooldown at sunset. Enjoy delicious healthy snacks, shop local vendors, and soak in the community spirit, whether you're a runner or a supporter. Don’t miss your chance to earn a custom medal and a Dri-Fit event t-shirt! Join us for a day of fitness, family, and fun that supports local non-profits promoting active lifestyles for kids of all abilities. Pre-registration for the 5K is required, so mark your calendars and prepare for

Organiser's Description

THE RUN MANATEE 5K SERIES OFFERS THREE ADVENTURES TO CELEBRATE ONE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS WILL DISCOVER MANATEE COUNTY'S PARKS, BEACHES AND PRESERVES... ON THE RUN! THE SECOND EVENT OF THE SERIES WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 11TH AT COQUINA BEACH IN BRADENTON BEACH, FL. THE 5K RUN/WALK PRESENTED BY RWP RUNS INCLUDES A SCENIC ROUTE ALONG COQUINA BEACH ASPHALT TRAIL UNDER THE TREES WITH A GULF BREEZE. *NEW THIS YEAR: SPLASH ZONES TO KEEP COOL ALONG THE ROUTE!

WARM UP WILL BE PROVIDED BY RAY GARDNER OF PROSPER BRADENTON AND YOGA COOLDOWN PROVIDED BY A LOCAL YOGA STUDIO AT DUSK. PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGE AND ACTIVITY LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF FITNESS, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN! GRAB A HEALTHY SNACK/DINNER, SHOP LOCAL VENDORS IN THE MARKETPLACE OR STAY TO ENJOY A BEVERAGE DURING SUNSET.. THERES PLENTY TO DO EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT RUNNING!



SCHEDULE:

PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE FOR THE 5K RUN BY 6:00PM

5:00-6:00PM PACKET PICK UP

6:00PM NATIONAL ANTHEM

6:05PM WARM UP WITH RAY GARDNER OF PROSPER BRADENTON

6:15PM FUN RUN .25KM
6:30PM 5K RUN PRESENTED BY RWP RUNS
7:30PM RUN AWARDS, TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE, TOP 3 KIDS 12 AND UNDER.

DONATION CHECK TO THE CENTER ANNA MARIA ISLAND

8:00PM YOGA WITH LOCAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR

EVENT ENTRY, WARM UP, YOGA AND FUN RUN ARE ALL FREE BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE 5K PORTION OF THE EVENT.



THIS EVENT SERIES IS SUPPORTING LOCAL NON-PROFITS WHO ENABLE CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES TO GET OUTDOORS AND LIVE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE! 10% OF REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE DONATED TO THE CENTER ANNA MARIA ISLAND [https://centerami.org/].



PACKET PICK UP:

July 8th and 9th 8am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL

July 10th 4pm to 7pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL

Saturday/Race Day 5:00-6 Packet pick up tent at Coquina Beach South Event Space

INCLUDED IN 5K REGISTRATION IS A DRI-FIT EVENT T SHIRT*, A CUSTOM MEDAL AND COMPLIMENTARY BEER. SHIRT SIZES ARE GUARANTEED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO SIGN UP BY MIDNIGHT ON 6/19/26. THEREAFTER SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN A LIMITED QUANTITY ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.



THOSE WHO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE OF ALL 3 EVENTS IN THE RUN MANATEE SERIES WILL PIECE THEIR 3 MEDALS TOGETHER TO CREATE ONE 2026 SERIES MEDAL!

OTHER EVENTS (REGISTRATION REQUIRED):

4/11/26 7:30-10:00AM TOM BENNETT PARK - REGISTER NOW! [https://runsignup.com/runmanateepark2026]

11/21/26 7:30-10:00AM RYE PRESERVE - REGISTER NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Parrish/RunManateePreserve2026]



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Races

  • Coquina Beach 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th July 2026 (5:30PM EDT)

    $38.10

  • Coquina Beach Fun Run - 2026

    Sat 11th July 2026 (5:30PM EDT)

    Free

    Enjoy a free warm up, fun run .25km fun run and yoga cooldown for all ages and abilities at the beautiful Coquina Beach. Fun Run Begins at 6:15pm.

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1495 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, 34217, FL, United States

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