Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K
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Event overview
Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026 takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Parrish, Florida. The event is the final race in the RUN Manatee 5K series and includes a 5K run/walk plus a short fun run. The 5K is presented by Run With Purpose Nutrition and is held at Rye Preserve, whose trail system passes through sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks and the river community.
Details
- Distances
- 5 km
- 0.25 km fun run
The 5K route uses mixed terrain, including grass, crushed shell and asphalt, and passes around ponds. A water stop is available along the route. Warm up is led by a local fitness trainer and a yoga cooldown is led by a local yoga instructor. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers and the top three children 12 and under. Ten percent of registration fees will be donated to Foundation for Dreams, which operates Dream Oaks Camp within Rye Preserve.
Packet pick up is offered on days prior to the event at Run With Purpose Nutrition and G.T. Bray Park, with a packet pick up tent at Rye Preserve on race day. 5K registration includes a dri-fit event T-shirt and a custom finisher medal; shirt sizes are guaranteed for participants who register by October 30, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.