Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Parrish, Florida
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in beautiful Parrish, Florida! This exciting event is the grand finale of the Run Manatee 5K series, where participants will explore the stunning landscapes of Rye Preserve. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in this celebration of community and fitness, set against the backdrop of Florida’s diverse ecosystems.
The 5K run will kick off at 8:15 AM, following a fun warm-up session and a 0.25 km fun run. Participants will traverse mixed terrain, navigating through unique habitats like sand pine scrub and oak hammocks, while keeping an eye out for local wildlife such as the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay. Enjoy a day filled with fitness, food, and family fun, including local vendors and yoga cool-down sessions after the race. Plus, with a portion of the registration fees supporting the Foundation for Dreams, you’ll be contributing to a great cause! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a memorable day in Manatee County—register early to secure your spot and a guaranteed event T-shirt!
The 5K run will kick off at 8:15 AM, following a fun warm-up session and a 0.25 km fun run. Participants will traverse mixed terrain, navigating through unique habitats like sand pine scrub and oak hammocks, while keeping an eye out for local wildlife such as the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay. Enjoy a day filled with fitness, food, and family fun, including local vendors and yoga cool-down sessions after the race. Plus, with a portion of the registration fees supporting the Foundation for Dreams, you’ll be contributing to a great cause! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a memorable day in Manatee County—register early to secure your spot and a guaranteed event T-shirt!
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 21ST 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 A LOCAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR. 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 7:30AM
6:30-7:30AM PACKET PICK UP
7:35AM NATIONAL ANTHEM
7:40AM WARM UP WITH A LOCAL FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
8:00AM FUN RUN .25KM
8:15AM 5K RUN PRESENTED BY RWP RUNS
9:15AM RUN AWARDS, TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE, TOP 3 KIDS 12 AND UNDER.
DONATION CHECK PRESENTATION TO FOUNDATION FOR DREAMS
9:30AM YOGA WITH A LOCAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR
EVENT ENTRY, WARM UP, YOGA AND FUN RUN/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 18th and 19th 8am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
November 20th 4pm to 7pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
Race Day 6:30-7 Packet pick up tent at Rye Preserve
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 10/30/26. 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 7:00-10:00AM TOM BENNETT PARK REGISTER NOW! [https://runsignup.com/runmanateepark2026]
7/11/26 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH REGISTER NOW! [https://runsignup.com/runmanateebeach2026]
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
TAG @MANATEEEXPLOREANDPLAY AND #RUNMANATEE
WARM UP WILL BE PROVIDED BY A LOCAL FITNESS TRAINER, AND YOGA COOLDOWN BY A LOCAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR. 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 7:30AM
6:30-7:30AM PACKET PICK UP
7:35AM NATIONAL ANTHEM
7:40AM WARM UP WITH A LOCAL FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
8:00AM FUN RUN .25KM
8:15AM 5K RUN PRESENTED BY RWP RUNS
9:15AM RUN AWARDS, TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE, TOP 3 KIDS 12 AND UNDER.
DONATION CHECK PRESENTATION TO FOUNDATION FOR DREAMS
9:30AM YOGA WITH A LOCAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR
EVENT ENTRY, WARM UP, YOGA AND FUN RUN/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 18th and 19th 8am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
November 20th 4pm to 7pm @ G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
Race Day 6:30-7 Packet pick up tent at Rye Preserve
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 10/30/26. 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 7:00-10:00AM TOM BENNETT PARK REGISTER NOW! [https://runsignup.com/runmanateepark2026]
7/11/26 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH REGISTER NOW! [https://runsignup.com/runmanateebeach2026]
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
TAG @MANATEEEXPLOREANDPLAY AND #RUNMANATEE
Races
-
Rye Preserve 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (7:00AM EST)
$38.10
-
Rye Preserve - Fun Run - 2026
Sat 21st November 2026 (7:00AM EST)
Free
Enjoy a free warm up, fun run .25km fun run and yoga cooldown for all ages and abilities at the beautiful Rye Preserve. Fun Run Begins at 8am.
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, 34219, FL, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026
