5K Run for the Donut
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5K RUN FOR THE DONUT - Sarasota, FL
The 5K RUN FOR THE DONUT is scheduled for February 13, 2027, with start and finish at Lakeview Elementary School, 7299 Proctor Road, Sarasota. The main race is a professionally chip-timed, flat out-and-back course with a loop that passes through a wooded neighborhood (Bent Tree Woodlands II). The event is sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club and is organized as a fundraiser for Young Life Sarasota; all money raised stays in Sarasota.
Event distances
- 5K: professionally chip-timed flat out-and-back with a loop course
- 0.5K Fun Run Dash: open to kids 10 and under; adults may accompany without registering
Registration details note a $35 fee for the 5K and a free Fun Run Dash entry for children. Registrations for the 5K open on 2026-09-01 and close on 2026-09-30; Fun Run Dash registration remains open later, including race-day registration as listed. The race is capped at 500 registrants. No refunds are offered; registrations are treated as donations.
On-site amenities and policies include one water stop midway, EMS on campus, parking and indoor restrooms at the Sarasota Baptist Church across the street, and portable toilets at the school. Strollers and dogs are welcome. Child care is available in the Kid Zone during the race. Post-race provisions include coffee, donuts (including a vegan option), a finisher medal, race shirt (size guaranteed by registration deadline), and awards across multiple age and overall categories. The event intends to operate rain or shine, with a virtual option if conditions are unsafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
