Run the Point

OCT

3

2026

Run the Point takes place on October 3, 2026, in Palmetto, Florida. Choose from a scenic 5K, 5 Miler, or the combined Double Nickel Challenge on trails with views of Tampa Bay. Spot local wildlife along the coastal preserve route.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Palmetto, Florida

Registration

8 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Run the Point event takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The event is held in Palmetto, Florida at 5801 17th St W.

The event offers three different race distances:

5K
5 Miler
Double Nickel Challenge (5K + 5 Mile)

Registration fees are listed: $30 for the 5K, $40 for the 5 Miler, and $60 for the Double Nickel Challenge. The 5K includes a shirt and finisher medal, the 5 Miler includes a shirt and finisher medal, and the Double Nickel Challenge includes a shirt, medal, and tumbler. Prices are scheduled to increase after April 30, 2026.

Course and Setting

The event is described as a scenic route along shoreline trails. The course offers views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, with potential glimpses of Egmont Key on a clear day. The area is a coastal preserve where participants may spot local wildlife such as spoonbills, osprey, and gopher tortoises. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km

5 Miler

5 km