RUN Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K Run/Walk
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RUN Manatee Rye Preserve 5K Run/Walk
The RUN Manatee series includes three events and the final event takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Rye Preserve in Parrish, Florida. The main race is a 5K run/walk presented by RWP Runs on mixed terrain that passes through four distinct ecosystems: sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks and the river community. Wildlife sightings reported in the preserve include the gopher tortoise and the Florida scrub jay.
A free Fun Run powered by Healthy Kids Running Series offers several short distances for youth and families. Distances for the Fun Run include:
- 50 yard dash
- 75 yard dash
- 1/4 mile
- 1/2 mile
- 1 mile
Warm up activities are provided by F45 Parrish and a yoga cooldown is led by Yoga Barre. Event entry, warm up, yoga and the Fun Run are free, while 5K registration carries a fee of $35. Ten percent of 5K registration fees will be donated to Foundation for Dreams, which operates Dream Oaks Camp within Rye Preserve.
Packet pick up dates are scheduled at local recreation sites prior to the event and on race day at Rye Preserve. 5K registration includes a dri fit event T shirt and a custom finishers medal; shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed by 10/30/26. Participants who complete all three RUN Manatee events can assemble the three series medals into a single 2026 series medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
