Schedule:

Saturday, December 27, 2008

7:20 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.   Packet pick up and race day registration

8:30 a.m.   Start of 5 Mile Race

9:45 a.m.   Finish line closes, awarding of door prizes begins

Awards to follow door prizes

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Location & Directions:

LOCATION:
Emerson Point Park, Snead Island
Palmetto, FL 34221


DIRECTIONS:

From I-75 (North or South):
Take exit 224 and take 301 south towards Palmetto. Continue west on US 301 [10th St W] crossing both US 41 and Bus 41 through Palmetto. In Palmetto, US 301 becomes 10th Street. Continue on 10th Street west to Snead Island. Just after the bridge turn right (in front of the Bradenton Yacht Club) onto Tarpon Road. Go north one block to 17th Street and turn left. Parking will be on your left along with packet pick-up and race day registration. From there, the start is about a half mile west – a nice warm up jog.

From Sarasota or Siesta Key (South of Palmetto):
Take US 41 north (stay in right lane once you have passed Bahia Vista Street) until you reach the US 41 / US 301 split at Sarasota Ford (also called Washington Blvd). Bear right onto US 301 north to Palmetto. US 301 becomes 1st Street in Bradenton, but continue heading north over the bridge to Palmetto. After you cross over the Manatee River you are in Palmetto. Shortly after the Manatee Civic Center take the exit (from right lane) at US 301. At the end of the ramp go left towards downtown Palmetto. This is 10th Street. Continue on 10th Street west to Snead Island. Just after the bridge turn right (in front of the Bradenton Yacht Club) onto Tarpon Road. Go north one block to 17th Street and turn left. Parking will be on your left along with packet pick-up and race day registration. From there, the start is about a half mile west – a nice warm up jog.

From St. Pete (North of Palmetto):
Take the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay. The Sunshine Skyway is officially I-275 and US 19. After crossing the Skyway, keep to the right and take US 19 south toward Palmetto and Bradenton. Shortly US 19 merges with US 41 and continues south. In a mile or so, stay to the right and follow Business 41 into Palmetto. Turn right at 10th Street in Palmetto. Continue on 10th Street west to Snead Island. Just after the bridge turn right (in front of the Bradenton Yacht Club) onto Tarpon Road. Go north one block to 17th Street and turn left. Parking will be on your left along with packet pick-up and race day registration. From there, the start is about a half mile west – a nice warm up jog.

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Registration:

REGISTRATION FEES:
$20 pre-registered by Dec. 8
$25 pre-registered Dec. 8 to Dec. 20
BRC members deduct $5 from pre-reg. only
$35 Everyone on race day

TO REGISTER ONLINE:
It's quick, easy, and secure at active.com and guarantees you a race T-shirt. You will also receive immediate confirmation of your entry.



TO REGISTER BY MAIL:
All mail entries must be received by December 20, 2008. Do not mail entries after 12/19/08.
Make checks payable to: Bradenton Runners Club.
Mail entries to: Esther Van Duzee, 539 Lakeside Drive, Bradenton, FL 34210-3045

Click here for the entry form     

RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
$35 for everyone on race day
7:20 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. only (registration shuts down promptly at 8:20 a.m.)

SORRY, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER ANY REFUNDS - THIS IS A FUNDRAISER

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The Cause:

The Manatee River Run is the annual fundraiser for the Bradenton Runners Club. Proceeds from this event will enable us to continue our annual scholarship awards to graduating Manatee County high school distance runners and to upgrade our equipment, which is essential in supporting fundraising for the following groups in conducting their races: Manatee High School Cross Country Team - Canes Classic 5K, The Arthritis Foundation - Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis 5K, Manatee County Nursery Schools, Inc. - Island Run 5K (Build a Better Kid), Family Resources - Run for Runaways 5K, The DeSoto Heritage Festival - DeSoto Heritage Festival 5K, and many more. To make a secure, online donation, please click here.


Read these great articles about the race and the BRC scholarship program in the Bradenton Herald:      2006      2005

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Awards & Amenities:

STATE CHAMPION AWARDS:
-Top 3 Overall
-1st Masters 40+
-1st Grand Masters 50+
-1st Senior Grand Masters 60+
-1st Veteran Grand Masters 70+
-3 deep in Age Groups 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19 then 5 year age groups from 20-24 to 80+

TECH SINGLETS: New Balance wicking polyester sleevelss shirts in men's & women's sizes!
TECH SINGLET SIZES ARE GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO REGISTER BY 12/8/2008.
If you register after 12/8 you are not guaranteed requested size although we will do our best to accommodate you.
*** Reminder that shirts are GUARANTEED to pre-registered runners only. ***
No-shows forfeit their shirts.

POST-RACE PARTY:
-Tons of great food (pizza, bagels, gourmet breads, fruit, cookies, drinks, & more!)
-Lots of great door prizes (merchandise & gift certificates)
-Massage

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The 5 Mile Course:

The 5 mile course consists of a combination of paved road and hard packed shell trail through Emerson Point Park.

Sanctioned by Bradenton Runners Club and insured by RRCA.

SAFETY GUIDELINES:
No headphones, baby joggers or strollers, bicycles, skateboards, skates, or dogs. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. It is our goal to provide everyone with a fun and safe event.


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Sponsors & Supporters:

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Results & Photos:

RESULTS:
2007      2006      2005      2004      2003      2002      2001

COURSE RECORDS:
Female - 29:31 - Sara Anne Brault - 2007
Male - 24:43 - Darren Brown - 2007

PHOTOS:
2007      2006      2004      2001

PRESS:
We thank the Bradenton Herald for their coverage of the Manatee River Run.
Click the dates below for articles about the race.

2007 12 30      2007 12 28      2006 12 31      2006 12 29      2005 12 30


Runner Reviews


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MANATEE RIVER RUN CO-RACE DIRECTOR:
Doug - 941.723.7791 or email

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