Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Parrish, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in beautiful Parrish, Manatee County! This thrilling event is the grand finale of the Run Manatee 5K Series, showcasing the natural beauty of Florida’s unique ecosystems through a scenic mixed-terrain run/walk. Participants will embark on a 5K adventure that meanders through the stunning Rye Preserve, where they can spot fascinating wildlife, including the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay.
Join the community at this family-friendly event that kicks off with a dynamic warm-up at 7:45 AM, followed by the 5K run at 8:00 AM and a family walk at 9:00 AM. After the race, celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony and enjoy a relaxing yoga cooldown session led by Operation Warrior Resolution. With local vendors, healthy food options, and activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—even if you’re not racing! Don't miss the chance to support local non-profits and contribute to a great cause, as 10% of registration fees will benefit the Foundation for Dreams. Sign up today and be
Join the community at this family-friendly event that kicks off with a dynamic warm-up at 7:45 AM, followed by the 5K run at 8:00 AM and a family walk at 9:00 AM. After the race, celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony and enjoy a relaxing yoga cooldown session led by Operation Warrior Resolution. With local vendors, healthy food options, and activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—even if you’re not racing! Don't miss the chance to support local non-profits and contribute to a great cause, as 10% of registration fees will benefit the Foundation for Dreams. Sign up today and be
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 FINAL EVENT OF THE SERIES WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AT RYE PRESERVE IN PARRISH, FL. THE 5K RUN/WALK PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION WILL ALLOW RUNNERS TO EXPLORE THIS BEAUTIFUL SLICE OF OLD FLORIDA ON MIXED TERRAIN. THE PRESERVE'S TRAIL SYSTEM LEADS VISITORS THROUGH FOUR DISTINCTIVE ECOSYSTEMS, INCLUDING SAND PINE SCRUB, XERIC OAK SCRUB, OAK HAMMOCKS AND THE RIVER COMMUNITY. LOOK CLOSELY FOR A GLIMPSE OF THE VARIETY OF INTERESTING CREATURES THAT CAN BE SEEN IN THESE AREAS INCLUDING THE RARE GOPHER TORTOISE AND FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY.
WARM UP WILL BE PROVIDED BY A LOCAL FITNESS TRAINER, AND YOGA COOLDOWN BY OPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION. PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGE AND ACTIVITY LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF FITNESS, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN! GRAB A HEALTHY BREAKFAST/LUNCH OR SHOP LOCAL VENDORS IN THE MARKETPLACE.. THERES PLENTY TO DO EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT RUNNING!
SCHEDULE:
PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE FOR THE 5K RUN BY 7:45AM
7:45AM WARM UP
8:00AM RUN PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION
9:00AM FAMILY WALK
9:15AM RUN AWARDS, TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE. TOP 3 KIDS, 12 AND UNDER.
9:30AM YOGA WITH OPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION
EVENT ENTRY, WARM UP, YOGA AND STORY TRAIL WALK 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 FOUNDATION FOR DREAMS [https://www.foundationfordreams.org/] WHO OPERATES DREAM OAKS CAMP WITHIN RYE PRESERVE.
PACKET PICK UP:
November 19th and 20th 7am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
November 21st 4pm to 8pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
INCLUDED IN 5K REGISTRATION IS A DRI-FIT EVENT T SHIRT* AND FINISHERS WILL EARN A CUSTOM MEDAL. SHIRT SIZES ARE GUARANTEED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO SIGN UP BY MIDNIGHT ON 10/31/25. 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 2025 SERIES MEDAL!
OTHER EVENTS (REGISTRATION REQUIRED):
4/12/25 7:30-12:00PM TOM BENNETT PARK - REGISTER NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Bradenton/RunManateeTomBennettPark]
7/12/25 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH - REGISTER NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/BradentonBeach/RunManateeCoquinaBeach]
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
TAG @MANATEEGOV AND #RUNMANATEE
WARM UP WILL BE PROVIDED BY A LOCAL FITNESS TRAINER, AND YOGA COOLDOWN BY OPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION. PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGE AND ACTIVITY LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF FITNESS, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN! GRAB A HEALTHY BREAKFAST/LUNCH OR SHOP LOCAL VENDORS IN THE MARKETPLACE.. THERES PLENTY TO DO EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT RUNNING!
SCHEDULE:
PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE FOR THE 5K RUN BY 7:45AM
7:45AM WARM UP
8:00AM RUN PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION
9:00AM FAMILY WALK
9:15AM RUN AWARDS, TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE. TOP 3 KIDS, 12 AND UNDER.
9:30AM YOGA WITH OPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION
EVENT ENTRY, WARM UP, YOGA AND STORY TRAIL WALK 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 FOUNDATION FOR DREAMS [https://www.foundationfordreams.org/] WHO OPERATES DREAM OAKS CAMP WITHIN RYE PRESERVE.
PACKET PICK UP:
November 19th and 20th 7am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
November 21st 4pm to 8pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
INCLUDED IN 5K REGISTRATION IS A DRI-FIT EVENT T SHIRT* AND FINISHERS WILL EARN A CUSTOM MEDAL. SHIRT SIZES ARE GUARANTEED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO SIGN UP BY MIDNIGHT ON 10/31/25. 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 2025 SERIES MEDAL!
OTHER EVENTS (REGISTRATION REQUIRED):
4/12/25 7:30-12:00PM TOM BENNETT PARK - REGISTER NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Bradenton/RunManateeTomBennettPark]
7/12/25 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH - REGISTER NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/BradentonBeach/RunManateeCoquinaBeach]
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
TAG @MANATEEGOV AND #RUNMANATEE
Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K