Stride to Thrive 5K
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Event Details
This is the second annual Stride to Thrive event, a fundraising walk and run organized by the Suncoast STARS Community. The event supports a Work and Enrichment Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There is a 5k run/walk and a 1-mile walk. Children aged 10 and under can participate in the walk for free with a coupon code. A virtual participation option is also available.
Location and Courses
The event takes place at Grace Community Church on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard in Sarasota, Florida. The 5k course starts and finishes in the church parking lot, heading onto Communications Parkway, turning left onto Professional Parkway, and features a turnaround near Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The 1-mile course is a paved path accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, also starting and finishing at the church, traveling along Communications Parkway with a turnaround at the half-mile point.
Post-Event Activities
After the run and walk, a Family Fun Fest will be held. It includes food trucks, bounce houses, music, face painters, a vendor village, nonprofit booths, a batting cage, and a silent auction.
Important Information
Only service animals are permitted. Event parking is not available at the church itself; participants must use a designated parking area. Packet pickup is available on two days prior to the event at Grace Community Church and at a New Balance store in Sarasota. T-shirts or specific sizes are not guaranteed for registrations completed after February 7th. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
