RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K - 2026
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Bradenton, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, in beautiful Bradenton, Florida! This exciting event is part of the RUN Manatee 5K Series, which celebrates the vibrant community of Manatee County through a series of outdoor adventures. Participants of all ages and fitness levels will enjoy a scenic 5K run/walk that winds around picturesque ponds and traverses a variety of mixed terrain, including grass, crushed shell, and asphalt.
The day kicks off with a warm-up session led by Nick Nolting Training at 7:45 AM, followed by the main 5K event starting at 8:00 AM. After the race, participants can look forward to awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three kids aged 12 and under, followed by a relaxing yoga session with Kayla McCarthy-Asha from Akasha Yoga Room. In addition to the race, families can explore local vendors, enjoy delicious food, and engage in fun activities like climbing on the Bradenton Kiwanis Playground or cooling off in the new splash pad. This event promotes an active lifestyle and supports local non-profits, making it a
The day kicks off with a warm-up session led by Nick Nolting Training at 7:45 AM, followed by the main 5K event starting at 8:00 AM. After the race, participants can look forward to awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three kids aged 12 and under, followed by a relaxing yoga session with Kayla McCarthy-Asha from Akasha Yoga Room. In addition to the race, families can explore local vendors, enjoy delicious food, and engage in fun activities like climbing on the Bradenton Kiwanis Playground or cooling off in the new splash pad. This event promotes an active lifestyle and supports local non-profits, making it a
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 INAUGURAL KICKOFF EVENT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH AT TOM BENNETT PARK IN BRADENTON, FL. THE 5K RUN/WALK PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION INCLUDES A SCENIC ROUTE AROUND PONDS AND ALONG MIXED TERRAIN SUCH AS GRASS, CRUSHED SHELL AND ASPHALT. WARM UP WILL BE PROVIDED BY NICK NOLTING TRAINING AND YOGA COOLDOWN IS BY KAYLA MCCARTHY-ASHA OF AKASHA YOGA ROOM.
PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGE AND ACTIVITY LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF FITNESS, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN! GRAB A HEALTHY BREAKFAST/LUNCH, SHOP LOCAL VENDORS IN THE MARKETPLACE, CLIMB ON THE BRADENTON KIWANIS PLAYGROUND, OR COOL OFF IN THE NEW SPLASH PAD.. 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 WITH NICK NOLTING TRAINING
8:00AM RUN PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION
8:50am Run Awards, Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
9:00AM STORY TRAIL WALK
9:30AM YOGA WITH KAYLA MCCARTHY-ASHA OF AKASHA YOGA ROOM
10:15am Kiwanis Aktion Club Performance
10:30am-12:00pm Everyone Rocks Performance & More Family Fun!
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 BRADENTON KIWANIS [https://www.bradentonkf.org/].
PACKET PICK UP:
April 8th and 9th - 8am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
April 10th 4pm to 7pm @ 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 3/21/25. 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):
7/12/25 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH - REGISTER NOW! [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/BradentonBeach/RunManateeCoquinaBeach]
11/22/25 7:30-10:30AM RYE PRESERVE - REGISTER NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Parrish/RunManateeRyePreserve]
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
TAG @MANATEEGOV AND #RUNMANATEE
PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGE AND ACTIVITY LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF FITNESS, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN! GRAB A HEALTHY BREAKFAST/LUNCH, SHOP LOCAL VENDORS IN THE MARKETPLACE, CLIMB ON THE BRADENTON KIWANIS PLAYGROUND, OR COOL OFF IN THE NEW SPLASH PAD.. 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 WITH NICK NOLTING TRAINING
8:00AM RUN PRESENTED BY RUN WITH PURPOSE NUTRITION
8:50am Run Awards, Top 3 male & female, Top 3 kids 12 and under.
9:00AM STORY TRAIL WALK
9:30AM YOGA WITH KAYLA MCCARTHY-ASHA OF AKASHA YOGA ROOM
10:15am Kiwanis Aktion Club Performance
10:30am-12:00pm Everyone Rocks Performance & More Family Fun!
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 BRADENTON KIWANIS [https://www.bradentonkf.org/].
PACKET PICK UP:
April 8th and 9th - 8am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
April 10th 4pm to 7pm @ 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 3/21/25. 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):
7/12/25 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH - REGISTER NOW! [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/BradentonBeach/RunManateeCoquinaBeach]
11/22/25 7:30-10:30AM RYE PRESERVE - REGISTER NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Parrish/RunManateeRyePreserve]
FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL:
TAG @MANATEEGOV AND #RUNMANATEE
Races
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Tom Bennett Park 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 OCT
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