Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5k
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Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5K : Sarasota, Florida
The Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5K takes place on December 12, 2026 at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Park Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235. The event is organized as a race night at the park, a venue noted for its 400-acre lake and rowing facilities.
The event format centers on a 5K distance. Race services listed for participants include race day packet pickup at Nathan Benderson Park, available from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, on-course water service, and restrooms near the race area. Parking inside Nathan Benderson Park carries a $15 fee.
Participant items and awards include finisher medals for all finishers, onsite medal engraving, technical t-shirts and soft cotton tanks with size availability not guaranteed, and top five age group awards. Post-race food is provided. Walkers are explicitly welcome.
Event support and media features include live tracking and interactive course maps via the Elite Events Tracker App, real-time results, race photos and videos with processing taking a few days, and professional race announcers. An athlete guide is released the week of the event and contains final race instructions, parking notes, packet pickup reminders, course information, and event rules.
Listed race fees show the 5K starting at $49 and family and group pricing starting at $46. The organizer also notes annual donations to local school groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
