RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Bradenton, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in beautiful Bradenton, Florida! This inaugural event kicks off a thrilling series that celebrates the vibrant community of Manatee County. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to experience a scenic 5K route that weaves around picturesque ponds and diverse terrain, including grass, crushed shell, and asphalt.
Start your day with a warm-up led by Nick Nolting Training at 7:45 AM before the race begins at 8:00 AM. Celebrate your achievements with awards for the top finishers, enjoy a revitalizing yoga session with Kayla McCarthy-Asha, and explore a marketplace filled with local vendors. Whether you’re racing, cheering, or simply enjoying a healthy breakfast, there's something for everyone! Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting local non-profits that help children of all abilities lead active lifestyles. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Start your day with a warm-up led by Nick Nolting Training at 7:45 AM before the race begins at 8:00 AM. Celebrate your achievements with awards for the top finishers, enjoy a revitalizing yoga session with Kayla McCarthy-Asha, and explore a marketplace filled with local vendors. Whether you’re racing, cheering, or simply enjoying a healthy breakfast, there's something for everyone! Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting local non-profits that help children of all abilities lead active lifestyles. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
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
9:00AM STORY TRAIL WALK
9:15AM RUN AWARDS, TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE, TOP 3 KIDS 12 AND UNDER.
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 9th and 10th 7am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
April 11th 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 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
9:00AM STORY TRAIL WALK
9:15AM RUN AWARDS, TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE, TOP 3 KIDS 12 AND UNDER.
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 9th and 10th 7am to 4pm @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
April 11th 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 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
RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K
