Sarasota Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Sarasota Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, FL 34240. The event includes in-person races and a virtual option. Packet pick-up on race morning is at Centauri Insurance, 4081 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Race day parking is at Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N.
Races and entry
- Half Marathon - $95; 4 loops; time limit 3:16 (15 min per mile).
- 10k - $60; 2 loops.
- 5k - $45; 1 loop.
- Virtual - $50; registration closes January 7, 2026.
Registration for the in-person events ends January 10, 2026.
Course, services and categories
The course uses looped routes: the half is four loops, the 10k two loops, and the 5k one loop. Water stops are provided approximately every couple of miles. Safety measures include local AM radio coverage of the course and a local bike club patrolling. Event services list a race t-shirt, post-race snacks and refreshments, age group awards, vendor booths, and on-course music. Age group categories run from Under 12 up to 70+. A guided group stretch session is offered before the race. Sponsors include Neal Communities and Grace Sarasota. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
