Suncoast STARS Community 2nd Annual Stride to Thrive 5k / 1 mile walk & Family Fun Fest
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Sarasota, Florida
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Stride to Thrive 5K and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in beautiful Sarasota, Florida! This family-friendly event, hosted at Grace Community Church, is a wonderful opportunity to support the Suncoast STARS Community and their innovative Work & Enrichment Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year, participants can lace up for a chip-timed 5K run, or opt for the accessible 1-mile walk, making it perfect for everyone.
After the race, the fun continues with the Family Fun Fest, featuring delicious food trucks like Purple Bol and Ryan's Coffeehouse, bounce houses for the kids, live music by DJ Mike, and a variety of vendors. Don’t miss the chance to participate in a Silent Auction and try your luck at the Bradenton Marauder's batting cage! Whether you're running, walking, or just enjoying the festivities, your participation helps empower adults with special needs and fosters a sense of community. Mark your calendar for this inspiring event and help us create a brighter future for all!
After the race, the fun continues with the Family Fun Fest, featuring delicious food trucks like Purple Bol and Ryan's Coffeehouse, bounce houses for the kids, live music by DJ Mike, and a variety of vendors. Don’t miss the chance to participate in a Silent Auction and try your luck at the Bradenton Marauder's batting cage! Whether you're running, walking, or just enjoying the festivities, your participation helps empower adults with special needs and fosters a sense of community. Mark your calendar for this inspiring event and help us create a brighter future for all!
Organiser's Description
EVENT OVERVIEW:
Our 2ND ANNUAL STRIDE TO THRIVE is SUNCOAST STARS COMMUNITYS family-friendly fundraising walk/run benefiting our innovative Work & Enrichment Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new 5k run added this year is chip starting.
Following the run/walk, participants will enjoy our FAMILY FUN FEST, including food trucks (Purple Bol and Ryan's Coffeehouse :), bounce houses, music by DJ Mike, face painters, a vendor village, nonprofit booths, the Bradenton Marauder's batting cage and more! This year we are adding a Silent Auction!
LOCATION: Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
5K COURSE: The 5k course loop will take you from the Grace Community Church campus parking lot, on to Communications Pkwy, around Professional Pkwy to Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, finishing back at the Grace Community Church campus parking lot.
1 MILE COURSE: The 1-mile course is a paved path, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, that will go out from the Grace Community Church parking lot, immediately after the 5k runners have left, and travel along Communications Pkwy with a turnaround at the half-mile mark and end back at the church.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Thursday, February 26th, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. @ Grace Community Church. Race Day: 7:15 to 8:15 a.m.
WHO WE ARE
SUNCOAST STARS COMMUNITY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide a work, enrichment, and educational community where adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs are empowered to live full, productive, and satisfying lives in a God-centered and nurturing environment. Visit us at www.suncoaststars.org [http://www.suncoaststars.org].
WHAT WE DO
Adults with Down Syndrome, Autism and other special needs often face a future of isolation, boredom, and depression. At Suncoast STARS we are developing special enterprises where they can enjoy meaningful work and a sense of pride in their accomplishments. In our greeting card studio, we train our friends in making beautiful, handcrafted greeting cards. We also offer classes in dance, culture & cooking, sign language, life skills, cardio drumming, Bible study, safety and much more. We call the folks we serve STARS - Specially Talented Adults Raising Standards.
COME JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY TO EMPOWER THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS!
Our 2ND ANNUAL STRIDE TO THRIVE is SUNCOAST STARS COMMUNITYS family-friendly fundraising walk/run benefiting our innovative Work & Enrichment Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new 5k run added this year is chip starting.
Following the run/walk, participants will enjoy our FAMILY FUN FEST, including food trucks (Purple Bol and Ryan's Coffeehouse :), bounce houses, music by DJ Mike, face painters, a vendor village, nonprofit booths, the Bradenton Marauder's batting cage and more! This year we are adding a Silent Auction!
LOCATION: Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
5K COURSE: The 5k course loop will take you from the Grace Community Church campus parking lot, on to Communications Pkwy, around Professional Pkwy to Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, finishing back at the Grace Community Church campus parking lot.
1 MILE COURSE: The 1-mile course is a paved path, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, that will go out from the Grace Community Church parking lot, immediately after the 5k runners have left, and travel along Communications Pkwy with a turnaround at the half-mile mark and end back at the church.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Thursday, February 26th, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. @ Grace Community Church. Race Day: 7:15 to 8:15 a.m.
WHO WE ARE
SUNCOAST STARS COMMUNITY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide a work, enrichment, and educational community where adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs are empowered to live full, productive, and satisfying lives in a God-centered and nurturing environment. Visit us at www.suncoaststars.org [http://www.suncoaststars.org].
WHAT WE DO
Adults with Down Syndrome, Autism and other special needs often face a future of isolation, boredom, and depression. At Suncoast STARS we are developing special enterprises where they can enjoy meaningful work and a sense of pride in their accomplishments. In our greeting card studio, we train our friends in making beautiful, handcrafted greeting cards. We also offer classes in dance, culture & cooking, sign language, life skills, cardio drumming, Bible study, safety and much more. We call the folks we serve STARS - Specially Talented Adults Raising Standards.
COME JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY TO EMPOWER THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS!
Races
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Stride to Thrive 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 12 DECFINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS CUSTOM MADE AWARDS FOR OUR TOP FINISHERS! REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31st FOR DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEE -
Stride to Thrive 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 12 DECCOME JOIN US FOR A WALK AND STAY FOR THE FUN! -
Virtual Stride to Thrive
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
OPENS 12 DECWALK AT YOUR OWN PACE, AT YOUR OWN PLACE, WHILE STILL SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION!
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