Wellen Park Half Marathon & 5K presented by Hotwire Communications
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Venice, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $75.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the 4th Annual Wellen Park Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the vibrant heart of Venice, Sarasota! This fantastic event invites runners of all levels to challenge themselves with a scenic half marathon starting at 7:30 AM or enjoy a fun-filled 5K starting at 7:45 AM. Participants will experience a well-supported course that showcases the beauty of Wellen Park, followed by a lively post-race celebration featuring delicious food and beverages.
Not only is this event a great opportunity to stay active, but it also supports a wonderful cause, with a portion of proceeds and all donations benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast. So lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and join us for a memorable day of racing, camaraderie, and making a difference in the community! Parking is plentiful, and walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs are welcome—just be sure to follow the guidelines for a safe experience. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that promises to be a highlight of the year!
Not only is this event a great opportunity to stay active, but it also supports a wonderful cause, with a portion of proceeds and all donations benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast. So lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and join us for a memorable day of racing, camaraderie, and making a difference in the community! Parking is plentiful, and walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs are welcome—just be sure to follow the guidelines for a safe experience. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that promises to be a highlight of the year!
Organiser's Description
WELLEN PARK [https://wellenpark.com/]IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 4TH ANNUAL HALF MARATHON & 5K PRESENTED BY HOTWIRE COMMUNICATIONS. [https://gethotwired.com/]
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE RACE EXPERIENCE STARTING AND FINISHING IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK, VENICE, FLORIDA. WHETHER YOU'RE RACING THE HALF MARATHON OR ENJOYING THE 5K, THIS EVENT PROMISES A SCENIC, WELL-SUPPORTED COURSE AND A VIBRANT POST-RACE ATMOSPHERE.
A PORTION OF PROCEEDS AND ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST. [https://www.bbbssun.org/] HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE, ONE STRIDE AT A TIME.
RACE INFORMATION:
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
LOCATION: SOLIS HALL, DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK, 19745 WELLEN PARK BLVD, VENICE, FL 34293
START TIMES: HALF MARATHON: 7:30 AM. 5K: 7:45 AM
PARKING: THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK AREA.
WALKERS, STROLLERS, AND LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME. FOR EVERYONES SAFETY, PLEASE START AT THE BACK OF YOUR RESPECTIVE RACE. DOGS MUST BE WELL BEHAVED, LEASHES CAN BE NO LONGER THAN 6FT, AND NOT RETRACTABLE. PARTICIPANTS MUST CLEAN-UP AFTER THEIR PET. RACE OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE A PET IF IT APPEARS TO BE AGGRESSIVE.
_PLEASE NOTE - REFUND POLICY: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS RACE. IF YOU BELIEVE A SCHEDULING CONFLICT OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE MAY PREVENT YOUR PARTICIPATION, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONSIDER PURCHASING REGISTRATION INSURANCE DURING CHECKOUT._
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
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6:15 AM - 7:15AM, RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
*
7:30 AM - HALF MARATHON START
*
7:45 AM - 5K START
*
8:00 AM - POST-RACE FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
*
9:15 AM - 5K AWARDS CEREMONY BASED ON OFFICIAL FINISH TIMES.
*
10:00AM - HALF MARATHON AWARDS CEREMONY BASED ON OFFICIAL FINISH TIMES.
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE RACE EXPERIENCE STARTING AND FINISHING IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK, VENICE, FLORIDA. WHETHER YOU'RE RACING THE HALF MARATHON OR ENJOYING THE 5K, THIS EVENT PROMISES A SCENIC, WELL-SUPPORTED COURSE AND A VIBRANT POST-RACE ATMOSPHERE.
A PORTION OF PROCEEDS AND ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST. [https://www.bbbssun.org/] HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE, ONE STRIDE AT A TIME.
RACE INFORMATION:
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
LOCATION: SOLIS HALL, DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK, 19745 WELLEN PARK BLVD, VENICE, FL 34293
START TIMES: HALF MARATHON: 7:30 AM. 5K: 7:45 AM
PARKING: THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK AREA.
WALKERS, STROLLERS, AND LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME. FOR EVERYONES SAFETY, PLEASE START AT THE BACK OF YOUR RESPECTIVE RACE. DOGS MUST BE WELL BEHAVED, LEASHES CAN BE NO LONGER THAN 6FT, AND NOT RETRACTABLE. PARTICIPANTS MUST CLEAN-UP AFTER THEIR PET. RACE OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE A PET IF IT APPEARS TO BE AGGRESSIVE.
_PLEASE NOTE - REFUND POLICY: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS RACE. IF YOU BELIEVE A SCHEDULING CONFLICT OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE MAY PREVENT YOUR PARTICIPATION, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONSIDER PURCHASING REGISTRATION INSURANCE DURING CHECKOUT._
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*
6:15 AM - 7:15AM, RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
*
7:30 AM - HALF MARATHON START
*
7:45 AM - 5K START
*
8:00 AM - POST-RACE FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
*
9:15 AM - 5K AWARDS CEREMONY BASED ON OFFICIAL FINISH TIMES.
*
10:00AM - HALF MARATHON AWARDS CEREMONY BASED ON OFFICIAL FINISH TIMES.
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