RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K - 2026

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Bradenton, Florida
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the beautiful Bradenton, Manatee County! This exciting event kicks off the 2026 RUN Manatee series, showcasing the stunning parks, beaches, and preserves that the community has to offer. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to enjoy a scenic 5K run/walk along a diverse terrain, featuring lush grass, crushed shell paths, and smooth asphalt.

The day promises to be filled with fitness, fun, and family-friendly activities. Arrive early to enjoy a warm-up session led by Nick Nolting Training, followed by the fun run and the main event. After the race, unwind with a yoga cooldown session by Kayla McCarthy-Asha from Akasha Yoga Room. Enjoy delicious food from local vendors, let the kids play at the Bradenton Kiwanis playground, and cool off in the new splash pad. Plus, every participant will receive a Dri-Fit event T-shirt and finishers will earn a custom medal! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support local non-profits and create lasting memories in your community. Register now

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 2026 SERIES KICKOFF EVENT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH AT TOM BENNETT PARK IN BRADENTON, FL. THE 5K RUN/WALK PRESENTED BY RWP RUNS 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 BY 7:30AM

6:30-7:30AM PACKET PICK UP

7:40AM NATIONAL ANTHEM

7:45AM WARM UP WITH NICK NOLTING TRAINING

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 to Bradenton Kiwanis

9:30AM YOGA WITH KAYLA MCCARTHY-ASHA OF AKASHA YOGA ROOM



EVENT ENTRY, WARM UP, YOGA AND FUN RUN 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

RACE DAY April 11th 6:30-7:30am @ Tom Bennett Park, 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, 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 3/20/26. 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):

7/11/26 5:30-8:30PM COQUINA BEACH - REGISTER NOW! [http://Runsignup.com/runmanateebeach2026]

11/21/26 7:00-10:00AM RYE PRESERVE - REGISTER NOW [http://runsignup.com/runmanateepreserve2026]



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Races

  • Tom Bennett Park 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

  • Tom Bennett Park Fun Run - 2026

    Sat 11th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    Enjoy a free warm up, fun run .25km fun run and yoga cooldown for all ages and abilities at the beautiful Tom Bennett Park. Fun Run Begins at 8am.

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400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton, 34208, FL, United States

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