Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Parrish, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness, family fun, and community spirit at the Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in Parrish, Florida! This exciting event, part of the Run Manatee 5K series, invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to explore the stunning natural beauty of Rye Preserve. The 5K run/walk will kick off at 8:00 AM, allowing runners to traverse a scenic mixed terrain trail that showcases four unique ecosystems, from sand pine scrub to oak hammocks.
Join in the festivities starting at 7:30 AM with a dynamic warm-up led by a local fitness trainer, followed by a family fun run/walk at 9:00 AM and awards presentation at 9:15 AM. Not just for runners, this event includes a healthy marketplace where you can enjoy food from local vendors, and a relaxing yoga cooldown session at 9:30 AM provided by Operation Warrior Resolution. Plus, by participating, you’ll be supporting local non-profits that encourage outdoor activities for children of all abilities. Don’t miss the chance to earn a custom finisher's medal and a Dri-Fit event t-shirt, with guaranteed
Join in the festivities starting at 7:30 AM with a dynamic warm-up led by a local fitness trainer, followed by a family fun run/walk at 9:00 AM and awards presentation at 9:15 AM. Not just for runners, this event includes a healthy marketplace where you can enjoy food from local vendors, and a relaxing yoga cooldown session at 9:30 AM provided by Operation Warrior Resolution. Plus, by participating, you’ll be supporting local non-profits that encourage outdoor activities for children of all abilities. Don’t miss the chance to earn a custom finisher's medal and a Dri-Fit event t-shirt, with guaranteed
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 7:30AM
7:40AM WARM UP
8:00AM 5K RUN PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION
9:00AM FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK
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 OPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION
EVENT ENTRY, WARM UP, YOGA AND FAMILY 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
Saturday/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 10/31/25. 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
7/12/25 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH
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 7:30AM
7:40AM WARM UP
8:00AM 5K RUN PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION
9:00AM FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK
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 OPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION
EVENT ENTRY, WARM UP, YOGA AND FAMILY 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
Saturday/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 10/31/25. 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
7/12/25 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
TAG @MANATEEGOV AND #RUNMANATEE
Races
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Rye Preserve 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 01 OCT
Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026
