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
Join us for the exhilarating Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026, located in the beautiful Parrish, Florida. This exciting event is the grand finale of the Run Manatee 5K Series, which celebrates the vibrant community and stunning natural landscapes of Manatee County. Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited to explore the scenic trails of Rye Preserve, traversing through diverse ecosystems such as sand pine scrub and oak hammocks.
The 5K will kick off at 8:15 AM, following a warm-up session led by a local fitness trainer at 7:40 AM. Participants can look forward to fun activities, including a .25 km fun run, vendor marketplace, and a relaxing yoga cooldown. Plus, the event supports local non-profits, with a portion of registration fees benefitting the Foundation for Dreams. Don't miss this chance to experience the charm of Old Florida while embracing a day of fitness, family fun, and community spirit! Be sure to register early to secure your spot and get your event T-shirt!
The 5K will kick off at 8:15 AM, following a warm-up session led by a local fitness trainer at 7:40 AM. Participants can look forward to fun activities, including a .25 km fun run, vendor marketplace, and a relaxing yoga cooldown. Plus, the event supports local non-profits, with a portion of registration fees benefitting the Foundation for Dreams. Don't miss this chance to experience the charm of Old Florida while embracing a day of fitness, family fun, and community spirit! Be sure to register early to secure your spot and get your 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 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
6:30-7:30AM PACKET PICK UP
7:35AM NATIONAL ANTHEM
7:40AM WARM UP WITH RANDALL WAGNER OF F45 TRAINING PARRISH/NORTH LAKEWOOD RANCH
8:00AM FUN RUN .25KM
8:15AM 5K RUN PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION
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 TBD
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 2025 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 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
6:30-7:30AM PACKET PICK UP
7:35AM NATIONAL ANTHEM
7:40AM WARM UP WITH RANDALL WAGNER OF F45 TRAINING PARRISH/NORTH LAKEWOOD RANCH
8:00AM FUN RUN .25KM
8:15AM 5K RUN PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION
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 TBD
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 2025 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
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Rye Preserve 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (7:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 01 OCT -
Rye Preserve - Fun Run - 2026
Sat 21st November 2026 (7:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS 01 OCTEnjoy 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.
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