YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon / 5K
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Englewood, Florida
- Price $22.20 - $69.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant day of fun and fitness at the YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the stunning Englewood, Charlotte area! This exciting event promises an unforgettable experience as runners take to the picturesque Manasota Key, enjoying a scenic route mostly shaded by trees, perfect for those sunny Florida days. The Half Marathon kicks off at 7:00 am, followed by the 5K at 7:15 am, both conveniently starting and finishing at the South Beach Parking Lot, right across from the Sandbar.
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed race, where every runner will be celebrated with finisher medals, race shirts (while supplies last), and a fantastic post-race atmosphere featuring live music, free draft beer, and a delicious hot meal at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille starting at 8:30 am. With a friendly and inclusive environment, the event also offers age group awards and a chance for kids 14 and under to join the fun at a special rate of just $15 for the 5K. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, relax, and enjoy the community spirit – mark your calendars for
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed race, where every runner will be celebrated with finisher medals, race shirts (while supplies last), and a fantastic post-race atmosphere featuring live music, free draft beer, and a delicious hot meal at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille starting at 8:30 am. With a friendly and inclusive environment, the event also offers age group awards and a chance for kids 14 and under to join the fun at a special rate of just $15 for the 5K. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, relax, and enjoy the community spirit – mark your calendars for
Organiser's Description
YMCA SANDBAR HALF MARATHON & 5K
WHAT: Half Marathon & 5K (Chip Timed)
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2025
NEW TIME: 7:00 am Half Marathon start / 7:15 am 5K start
SPONSORED BY THE SANDBAR TIKI & GRILL
PART OF THE NEW BALANCE RACING SERIES FOR 2025
The Englewood YMCA will be hosting its annual Half Marathon & 5K, which will be run on Manasota Key, one of the most beautiful places in Florida. Runners will enjoy a race route without many turns and with much of the course under tree canopy (a big plus in the Florida sun). Start & finish at the South Beach Parking Lot (across from the Sandbar). Runners will make their way north on Beach Road about 6.6 miles, make a U-turn and run back south (the way they came) making their way to the finish in the north beach parking lot. Advanced registration only. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION available. Kids 14 & under: $15.00 for the 5K race (prices does not change).
EVERY RACER WILL RECEIVE:
* Finisher Medals
* Race Shirts for all (while supplies last)
* Free Draft Beer (at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille)
* Free Hot Meal (at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille) Starting @ 8:30am
* Live Music (while waiting for awards)
* Plus, age group awards
Carpooling is recommended. The Half Marathon has a three hours' thirty min time limit which would require you to run or run/walk an average pace of just over a 16-minute/mile pace. ROAD IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Parking: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ni1p7vvrQmJznzDo7]In the beach parking area
Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group
WHAT: Half Marathon & 5K (Chip Timed)
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2025
NEW TIME: 7:00 am Half Marathon start / 7:15 am 5K start
SPONSORED BY THE SANDBAR TIKI & GRILL
PART OF THE NEW BALANCE RACING SERIES FOR 2025
The Englewood YMCA will be hosting its annual Half Marathon & 5K, which will be run on Manasota Key, one of the most beautiful places in Florida. Runners will enjoy a race route without many turns and with much of the course under tree canopy (a big plus in the Florida sun). Start & finish at the South Beach Parking Lot (across from the Sandbar). Runners will make their way north on Beach Road about 6.6 miles, make a U-turn and run back south (the way they came) making their way to the finish in the north beach parking lot. Advanced registration only. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION available. Kids 14 & under: $15.00 for the 5K race (prices does not change).
EVERY RACER WILL RECEIVE:
* Finisher Medals
* Race Shirts for all (while supplies last)
* Free Draft Beer (at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille)
* Free Hot Meal (at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille) Starting @ 8:30am
* Live Music (while waiting for awards)
* Plus, age group awards
Carpooling is recommended. The Half Marathon has a three hours' thirty min time limit which would require you to run or run/walk an average pace of just over a 16-minute/mile pace. ROAD IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Parking: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ni1p7vvrQmJznzDo7]In the beach parking area
Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group
Races
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Sandbar Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Race Themed Shirt - While Inventory Last
Sat 11th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$69.90
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Themed Shirt - While Inventory Last
Sat 11th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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Plus One for the Post-Race Party
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 11th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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