Wellen Park Half Marathon & 5K presented by Hotwire Communications
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Venice, Florida
- Price $43.40 - $91.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Wellen Park Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the picturesque Venice, Sarasota! This exciting event kicks off at Solis Hall in downtown Wellen Park, where both the half marathon at 7:30 AM and the 5K at 7:45 AM promise a thrilling race experience amidst a beautiful, scenic course. Participants can look forward to a well-supported run, complete with post-race festivities featuring delicious food and beverages, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all.
Not only will you be challenging yourself physically, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds and all donations will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker—leashed dogs and strollers are welcome—this event is designed for everyone to enjoy. So, mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with community spirit and unforgettable memories in Wellen Park!
Not only will you be challenging yourself physically, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds and all donations will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker—leashed dogs and strollers are welcome—this event is designed for everyone to enjoy. So, mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with community spirit and unforgettable memories in Wellen Park!
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._
_*ALL RUNSIGNUP Clubs receive an automatic $5.00 discount at registration 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
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7:45 AM - 5K START
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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._
_*ALL RUNSIGNUP Clubs receive an automatic $5.00 discount at registration 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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