SUP & RUN 5K | 10th Anniversary Event
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 7:55AM EST
- Location Sarasota, Florida
- Price Free - $88.05
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 10th Anniversary of the SUP & RUN 5K on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the picturesque Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota! This exciting event offers participants a choice of three fantastic race options: a 5K run, a 5K Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP), or the thrilling combination of both with a 5K run followed by a 5K paddle. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a casual participant, this family-friendly event welcomes everyone, including walkers and spectators, to enjoy a day filled with fun and community spirit.
As you race, you’ll be supporting a great cause with partial proceeds benefiting RUCK9 and Operation Second Chance. All finishers will receive a custom medal, and participants can look forward to amazing race shirts and a vibrant post-race celebration featuring a beer garden, live entertainment, delicious food, and fantastic vendors. With awards going six deep in each 5-year age group, there’s something for everyone at the SUP & RUN 5K! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie – mark your calendars for May 3, 2025!
As you race, you’ll be supporting a great cause with partial proceeds benefiting RUCK9 and Operation Second Chance. All finishers will receive a custom medal, and participants can look forward to amazing race shirts and a vibrant post-race celebration featuring a beer garden, live entertainment, delicious food, and fantastic vendors. With awards going six deep in each 5-year age group, there’s something for everyone at the SUP & RUN 5K! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie – mark your calendars for May 3, 2025!
Organiser's Description
The 10TH ANNUAL SUP & RUN 5K event will be held at Nathan Benderson Park to benefit RUCK9 (www.RUCK9.com [http://www.RUCK9.com]) with partial proceeds going to OPERATION SECOND CHANCE (www.OperationSecondChance/com) [https://www.OperationSecondChance/com%29].
The SUP & RUN 5K gives athletes _THREE GREAT RACES IN ONE TO CHOOSE FROM_.
* 5K RUN
* 5K Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) OR
* 5K SUP & 5K RUN
_(THERE IS A START LINE MAT (CHIP) FOR THE COMBINATION SUP & RUN)_
Athletes participating in the combination SUP & RUN will RUN the 5K first and then hop on their paddle board for a 5K paddle around Nathan Benderson Park. The SUP & RUN 5K draws top runners and SUP'ers who compete for cash prizes but it's our not-so-serious athletes who have the most prominent place in the event.
ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN THE SUP PORTION OF THE RACE MUST KNOW HOW TO SWIM. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO SWIM, YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE SUP PORTION.
THE SUP & RUN 5K IS A FAMILY STYLE EVENT.
WALKERS ARE WELCOME and encouraged to attend.
WHY CHOOSE THE SUP & RUN 5K?
* Every finisher receives a custom finisher medal.
* The race shirts are AMAZING!
* AWARDS GO 6 DEEP IN EACH 5 YEAR AGE GROUP!
* SWAG, to quote a participant, "_this race SWAG is truly head and shoulders above most races_"
* The food & post-race celebration party is FUN! FUN!
* Whoa! There is a beer garden, a SIP & RUM STATION and AMAZING VENDORS where you can buy really cool stuff AND
* THE ATHLETES, VENDORS, SPONSORS, AND SPECTATORS: ALL CELEBRATING OUR UNIQUELY CREATED CANINES AND OUR VETERANS!
RACE DAY/TIME
Saturday, May 3, 2025
All Races Start at 8 AM sharp!
If renting a paddleboard, please arrive by 7 AM to secure your board & paddle.
2025 PACKET PICK-UP TIMES, DATES AND LOCATIONS
THURSDAY, MAY 1ST | 4PM 7PM | BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY | 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd. (Cooper's Hawk Plaza) Sarasota (34240)
FRIDAY, MAY 2ND | 4PM 7PM | NATHAN BENDERSON PARK (at the Finishing Tower) | 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle (34235)
Need more reasons? Visit our Facebook page for regular updates: SUP & RUN 5K or our website: www.SUPandRUN.org [http://www.SUPandRUN.org]
The SUP & RUN 5K gives athletes _THREE GREAT RACES IN ONE TO CHOOSE FROM_.
* 5K RUN
* 5K Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) OR
* 5K SUP & 5K RUN
_(THERE IS A START LINE MAT (CHIP) FOR THE COMBINATION SUP & RUN)_
Athletes participating in the combination SUP & RUN will RUN the 5K first and then hop on their paddle board for a 5K paddle around Nathan Benderson Park. The SUP & RUN 5K draws top runners and SUP'ers who compete for cash prizes but it's our not-so-serious athletes who have the most prominent place in the event.
ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN THE SUP PORTION OF THE RACE MUST KNOW HOW TO SWIM. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO SWIM, YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE SUP PORTION.
THE SUP & RUN 5K IS A FAMILY STYLE EVENT.
WALKERS ARE WELCOME and encouraged to attend.
WHY CHOOSE THE SUP & RUN 5K?
* Every finisher receives a custom finisher medal.
* The race shirts are AMAZING!
* AWARDS GO 6 DEEP IN EACH 5 YEAR AGE GROUP!
* SWAG, to quote a participant, "_this race SWAG is truly head and shoulders above most races_"
* The food & post-race celebration party is FUN! FUN!
* Whoa! There is a beer garden, a SIP & RUM STATION and AMAZING VENDORS where you can buy really cool stuff AND
* THE ATHLETES, VENDORS, SPONSORS, AND SPECTATORS: ALL CELEBRATING OUR UNIQUELY CREATED CANINES AND OUR VETERANS!
RACE DAY/TIME
Saturday, May 3, 2025
All Races Start at 8 AM sharp!
If renting a paddleboard, please arrive by 7 AM to secure your board & paddle.
2025 PACKET PICK-UP TIMES, DATES AND LOCATIONS
THURSDAY, MAY 1ST | 4PM 7PM | BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY | 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd. (Cooper's Hawk Plaza) Sarasota (34240)
FRIDAY, MAY 2ND | 4PM 7PM | NATHAN BENDERSON PARK (at the Finishing Tower) | 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle (34235)
Need more reasons? Visit our Facebook page for regular updates: SUP & RUN 5K or our website: www.SUPandRUN.org [http://www.SUPandRUN.org]
Races
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Four Leaf Clover First 100 CLUB Four Leaf Clover (Includes Race Registration and First 100 SWAG)
Incl. $3.05 Fee & First 100 Club | Surprise Giveaway
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$88.05
CLOSEDRegistration for the First 100 Club will close once we reach 100 participants. GOOD LUCK four leaf clover -
5k Run Only or Walk
Incl. $2.00 Fee & Fun Race Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$52.00
EVENT DAY INFORMATION ALL RACES BEGIN AT 8AM (SHARP!) There is ample parking at Nathan Benderson Park. For those renting a paddle board, the boards will be available on race morning. Volunteers will direct you to the pick-up location. If you are renting a board, please arrive no later than 7am to secure your board and paddle. PFD's ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE ATHLETE! Dr. Heidi Anderson, our dermatologist extraordinaire says..."don't forget your sunscreen!" This unique event offers an extraordinarily spectator friendly venue. -
Sup 3.1 & 5k Run (Both Events)
Incl. $2.00 Fee & Fun Race Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$52.00
Athlete must know how to swim and a Personal Flotation Device is Required to be supplied by the athlete. -
Stand Up Paddle - Sup Only
Incl. $2.00 Fee & Fun Race Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$52.00
Athlete must know how to swim and a Personal Flotation Device is Required to be supplied by the athlete. -
10K for the 10th Anniversary
Incl. $2.00 Fee & Fun Race Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$52.00
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Handcycle and Wheelchair Division
Incl. Fun Race Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:55AM EDT)
Free
The handcycle and wheelchair division is FREE OF CHARGE. -
VIRTUAL 5K | Walk or Run (Incl. Mailing Your SWAG)
Incl. $2.15 Fee & Fun Race Shirt
$57.15
If you are unable to join us on May 3, 2025 in Sarasota, we will happily mail your Bib, Shirt, Medal and any other SUP & RUN 5K SWAG yellow heart.
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