RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K
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Event details
The RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K takes place on April 11, 2026 in Bradenton, FL at Tom Bennett Park, 400 Cypress Creek Blvd. The event is part of a three-race RUN Manatee series that also includes Coquina Beach and Rye Preserve 5Ks later in 2026. Distances offered at this event:
- 5 km - Tom Bennett Park 5K
- 0.25 km - Tom Bennett Park Fun Run
The 5K route runs around ponds and uses mixed terrain such as grass, crushed shell and asphalt. A water station is available on the route. The 5K registration includes a dri-fit event T-shirt (sizes guaranteed for registrations by March 20, 2026) and a custom finisher medal. Participants who complete all three series events receive interlocking 2026 medals.
Logistics and extras
Packet pickup is scheduled on April 8 and 9 at Run With Purpose Nutrition (8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL), on April 10 at G.T. Bray Park (5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton, FL), and on race day at Tom Bennett Park. Event activities include a warm up, a yoga cooldown, a small marketplace with local vendors, a playground and a splash pad on site. Awards will be given for top three male and female finishers and top three kids 12 and under. Ten percent of registration fees will be donated to Bradenton Kiwanis. Registration fees and bundle pricing apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.