SUP & RUN 5K
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 7:55AM EDT
- Location Sarasota, Florida
- Price Free - $88.05
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 11th Annual SUP & RUN 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the picturesque Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota! This exciting event offers participants three fantastic race options: a traditional 5K run, a 5K stand-up paddleboard (SUP) challenge, or the thrilling SUP & RUN combination, where athletes tackle the 5K run first and then paddle their way through a 5K course on the water.
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a casual participant, the SUP & RUN 5K is all about fun, family, and community spirit. Everyone is welcome, including walkers, and every finisher will receive a custom medal and a stylish race shirt. With awards given six deep in each 5-year age group, there's plenty of recognition to go around! Enjoy a lively post-race celebration featuring a beer garden, a SIP & RUM station, and amazing vendors. Plus, you’ll be supporting RUCK9 and celebrating our beloved canine companions and veterans. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun!
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a casual participant, the SUP & RUN 5K is all about fun, family, and community spirit. Everyone is welcome, including walkers, and every finisher will receive a custom medal and a stylish race shirt. With awards given six deep in each 5-year age group, there's plenty of recognition to go around! Enjoy a lively post-race celebration featuring a beer garden, a SIP & RUM station, and amazing vendors. Plus, you’ll be supporting RUCK9 and celebrating our beloved canine companions and veterans. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
The 11TH ANNUAL SUP & RUN 5K event will be held at Nathan Benderson Park to benefit RUCK9 (www.RUCK9.com [http://www.RUCK9.com])
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 2, 2026
All Races Start at 8 AM sharp!
If renting a paddleboard, please arrive by 7 AM to secure your board & paddle.
2026 PACKET PICK-UP TIMES, DATES AND LOCATIONS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH | 4PM - 7PM | TBA
THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH | 4PM 7PM | TBA |
FRIDAY, MAY 1ST | 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
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 2, 2026
All Races Start at 8 AM sharp!
If renting a paddleboard, please arrive by 7 AM to secure your board & paddle.
2026 PACKET PICK-UP TIMES, DATES AND LOCATIONS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH | 4PM - 7PM | TBA
THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH | 4PM 7PM | TBA |
FRIDAY, MAY 1ST | 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
Races
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Four Leaf Clover First 100 CLUB Four Leaf Clover
Incl. $3.05 Fee & First 100 Club | Surprise Giveaway
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$88.05
OPENS 01 SEPRegistration for the First 100 Club will close once we reach 100 participants. GOOD LUCK four leaf clover -
5k Run Only or Walk
Incl. $1.70 Fee & Fun Race Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$41.70
OPENS 01 SEPEVENT 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. $1.70 Fee & Fun Race Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$41.70
OPENS 01 SEPAthlete must know how to swim and a Personal Flotation Device is Required to be supplied by the athlete. -
Stand Up Paddle - Sup Only
Incl. $1.70 Fee & Fun Race Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$41.70
OPENS 01 SEPAthlete must know how to swim and a Personal Flotation Device is Required to be supplied by the athlete. -
Handcycle and Wheelchair Division
Incl. Fun Race Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:55AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 SEPThe 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
OPENS 01 SEPIf 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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