Run the Point
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Run The Point
Run The Point is a running event held at 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221. The route runs along shoreline trails with views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, with occasional glimpses toward Egmont Key on clear days. The course passes through coastal preserves and park areas where participants may see local wildlife such as spoonbills, osprey, and gopher tortoises.
The event offers multiple official distances and a combined challenge:
- 5K
- 5 Mile
- Double Nickle Challenge (8.1 Miles)
Entry fees are published for each race category. Partners listed for the event include New Balance as awards partner, Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort as a lodging partner with promo code RUN valid 10/1/26 to 10/5/26, and Cruise Planners as a travel partner offering cruise related promotions. Packet pickup details are to be announced.
Descriptions provided by the organizer note options for walkers, runners, and families and present the route as a way to experience coastal parkland and shoreline scenery without special qualification requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.