Manatee River Run 5 Mile
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25th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship
The 25th Annual Manatee River Run is a live, in-person 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship held on January 2, 2027 at Emerson Point Preserve on Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida. The event is hosted by the Bradenton Runners Club and benefits the club's scholarship program for young distance runners.
The race is chip timed by Florida Road Race Management and is open to all ages and abilities. Online registration is available with a registration fee of $50.00; Bradenton Runners Club members receive a $5 discount when membership is current on race day. Online registration opens October 8, 2026 and closes November 30, 2026. Race day registration is handled online through the event platform.
There are two packet pick up opportunities: a final pre-race pick up at New Balance University, 315 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, and race morning pick up in the event parking lot. Parking and packet pick up are located at 4681 17th Street West, Palmetto. There is no parking inside Emerson Point Preserve and the parking lot is approximately a half mile walk to the park entrance, followed by about 100 meters to the starting line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
