Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K
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Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K
The Rye Preserve 5K is the final event in the RUN Manatee series, held at Rye Preserve in Parrish, Florida on November 21, 2026. The 5K run/walk follows mixed terrain through the preserve's trail system, which passes four distinctive ecosystems: sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks and the river community. Wildlife sightings may include the gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay.
Event offerings include a short fun run, a warm up session led by a local fitness provider, and a yoga cooldown. A marketplace will offer food and local vendors. Awards recognize the top three male and female finishers and the top three children 12 and under.
Distances:
- 5K run/walk
- 0.25 km fun run
Registration for the 5K opens October 3, 2025, and the registration fee is $35.00; a dri-fit event T-shirt and a custom finisher medal are included with 5K registration. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed by October 30, 2026; thereafter shirts are limited. Event entry, warm up, yoga and the fun run are free, and pre-registration is required for the 5K portion. Ten percent of registration fees will be donated to Foundation for Dreams, which operates Dream Oaks Camp within Rye Preserve.
Packet pick up takes place on two dates prior to the event at local recreation facilities and on race day at Rye Preserve. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
