Race Calendar
Local Area Races
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 8-9, 2011
Disney Half Marathon & Marathon: Saturday Half Marathon & Sunday Marathon, 5:35 a.m., Orlando, FL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011
* Dolphin Dash 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Dr. N, Anna Maria Island, FL
Part of the On A Shoestring / BRC Racing Series
A BRC co-directed event
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 2011
Ringling Bridge Run 4 Miler: 7:30 a.m., Sarasota, FL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2011
Clearwater Halfathon, 5 Miler, & 5K Fitness Walk: 7:05 a.m., Clearwater, FL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2011
Palm Coast Half Marathon: 8:00 a.m., Palm Coast, FL
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 29-30, 2011
Warrior Dash: See link for start times, Lake Wales, FL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2011
Florida Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Trail Runs: Half Marathon at 8:00 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m., Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2011
BRADENTON RUNNERS CLUB ANNUAL BANQUET: 6:00 p.m. Social Hour (cash bar), 7:00 p.m. Dinner, 7:55 p.m. Elections & Club Business, 8:15 p.m. Awards, 9:00 p.m. Dancing, Renaissance on the 9th, Bradenton, FL
$20 per person until January 28th, after 1/28 $30 per person
RSVP: Doreen Tillman by January 28, 2011 at Doreent33@aol.com
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011
* Falcon Fitness Run 5K: 8:00 a.m., Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School, Manatee Ave & 39th Street W, Bradenton, FL
Contact: Jennifer 941.746.2121
* A BRC co-directed event
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2011
Dade City Half Marathon: 8:00 a.m., Dade City, FL
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011
Flatwoods 10 Miler & 5K Ramble: 8:00 a.m., Flatwoods Park, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2011
Scrub Jay 5K & 10K: 5K at 8:00 a.m., 10K at 8:30 a.m., 1 Mile walk/Hike at 8:10 a.m., Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, FL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011
Senior Games: 5K road race and track & field events, Bradenton, FL
5K is at GT Bray Park, Track & Field events are at Bayshore High school
Open to athletes age 50 and over
FEBRUARY 26, 2011
8th Annual Race for Faith 5K/10K Run & 5K walk: 7:30 a.m., John Prince Park, Lake Worth, FL
Contact: 561-329-2283
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26-27, 2011
Gasparilla Distance Classic: Saturday 5K & 15K, Sunday 8K & Half Marathon, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2011
MTC 50K Ultra & 25K Fun Run: 7:30 a.m., Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, FL
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2011
XTERRA Trout Creek Trail Runs 5K & 15K: 8:30 a.m., Trout Creek Wilderness Park, Thonotosassa, FL
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011
Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay: 7:00 a.m., Sarasota, FL
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011
Springfest 12K & 5K: 8:00 a.m., Sarasota, FL
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011
Robinson Preserve 5K: 6:30 p.m., Robinson Preserve, 17th Ave NW & 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011
Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 5k Run, Walk ‘N Wheel-a-thon, 4:15 pm, St. Petersburg, FL
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2011
Fight For Air Climb, Tampa, FL
42 FLOOR STAIR CLIMB Contact: 727-347-6133
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2011
CHASCO FIESTA MAIN STREET MILE, 12:30 PM, Downtown, New Port Richey FL
Contact: VAL OR DEAN LOFTON 813-457-5199 813-845-5327
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2011
MASON’S WALK FOR PREVENTION, 9:00 AM, LARGO FL
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2011
Ryan’s Run 5k, 2 Mile Walk, & 100 Meter Kid’s Fun Run
7:30 am – 5K Run, 7:40 am – 2 Mile Walk, 8:20 am – 100 Meter Kids Fun Run, YBOR Centennial Park, Tampa, FL
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011
APRIL FOOLS DAY 5K, 7:00 PM, North Tampa, FL
Contact: 818-751-1255
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011
FOOLS DAY 5K, 7:00 p.m., Cape Coral, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
Bonita Springs Rotary Run 5k, 7:30 a.m., Bonita Springs, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
10th Annual Race for Sight Roar Through Ybor 5K & 1 Mile, 7:30 AM, Centennial Park, Ybor City, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
BEACH TO BAYOU 5K AND 1 MILE, 8:00 AM, Tarpon Springs, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
SUNCOAST SPRINT AT CHASCO FIESTA 5K, 8:00 AM, New Port Richey, FL
Contact 727-884-7726
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
African Aid 5K, 7:30 a.m., Ft. Myers, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
Run for Lungs 5k Run & Walk, 8:00 AM, Al Lopez Park, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
St. Leo University Homecoming 5k & 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run, 8 am, St. Leo, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
Guppy’s Gulfside Gallop 5k, 8:00 am, Indian Rocks Beach, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
Run for the Turtles: 8:00 a.m., Siesta Key Public Beach, Sarasota, FL
SUNDAY, APRIL 03, 2011
Vista View Ultramarathon and 4 Person Relay 6:00 am, Vista View Park, Davie, FL
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
Run For Haiti, 8:00 a.m., Al Lopez Park, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011
Croom 50M/50K/16M Fools Trail Run: 6:00 a.m. & 7:00 a.m. starts, Croom Trails, Brooksville, FL
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
RUN FOR SHELTER 5K, 7:00 PM, Centenniaal Park, YBOR City, FL
Run at night through Ybor City!
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
Run for Shelter 5k, 7:00 PM, Ybor Centennial Park, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011
Running With the Bulls, 7:00 AM, Cimino Elementary School, Valrico, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011
FGCU Eagle Valor 5K, 7:15 a.m., Florida Gulf Coast University, FL
Contact: jdavis@fgcu.edu
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011
Sentinel 5K, 8:00 a.m., Ft. Myers, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011
Shark’s Tooth 10K: 7:30 a.m., Venice Airport Festival Grounds, Venice, FL
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011
HUDSON SUPER GOPHER 10K AND 5K, 7:30 AM, Hudson, FL
Contact: Barb 727-243-0359
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011
Iron Girl Clearwater Women’s 1/2 Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, 7:00 a.m., Clearwater, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011
Immokalee Run for Literacy 5K, 8:00 a.m., Farm Worker Village in Immokalee, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011
Life in the Son 2 – 10K/5K: 8:00 a.m., First Christian Church, 7601 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL
$15 for BRC members, USATF certified 10K course
Contact: 941.922.4434, lifeintheson2@yahoo.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011
Siesta Key Beach 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness: 7:30 a.m., Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011
Center for Autism Resources and Education 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk: 8:00 a.m., Lakewood Ranch, FL
Contact: EMail: RunWalk@careautism.net PH: 941-758-4529
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011
Urban Dare, 12:00 PM, Downtown Tampa, FL
Start/Finish Four Green Fields, 205 W Platt St Tampa, FL
Urban Dare is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of two solve clues to find checkpoints, where they must take photos or perform dares.
It’s like a one-day Amazing Race. Get ready for the best challenge you ever took. Take the dare! We will begin check-in at 11:00 and will be taking registration up to the start of the race.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011
Seminole Stampede 5k, 7:30 AM, Walsingham Park, Seminole, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011
Walk for Willa, 6:30 AM, Clearwater, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011
HARE RACING EXPERIENCE 5K AND 1 MILE, 8:00 AM, USF Campus, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011
STOP CHILD ABUSE 5K AND 1 MILE, 8:30 AM, Walsingham Park, Largo, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011
Ultra Miles for Moffitt 12 Hr Endurance Run, 7:00 PM, USF Campus, Tampa, FL
University of South Florida Track Facility on Maple Drive between Holly Drive and Alumni Drive
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011
* De Soto 5K Run: Downtown Bradenton, FL
You must register at the school board building downtown and then take a shuttle to Manatee High school for the start. Start is at 6:30 p.m. Last shuttle leaves at 6:00 p.m.
Part of the On A Shoestring / BRC Racing Series
Runners – here’s your chance for an experience similar to the Boston Marathon with a point to point race along streets lined with thousands of cheering spectators. The De Soto 5K Run is your opportunity to race down the middle of Manatee Avenue, along the parade route, just before the Grand Parade. After the race, awards and refreshments are held in the School Board parking lot, just a short walk to downtown Bradenton to view the parade.
* A BRC event
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011
New Balance Girls on the Run 5k, 8:00 a.m., Port Charlotte, FL
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Healthy Kids Benefit 5k/1mile, 7:30AM, Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL
Both the 5k and 1 mile finish in the Stone Crab Stadium. Entry includes a ticket to the evening game with fireworks and a Stone Crab ball cap.
Contact: Jim Chappo Phone:941-429-2269 Email: jchappo@charlottecountyymca.com
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
DARE TO GO BARE 5K AND 2.5K POWER WALK, 8:15 AM, Lake Como Resort, Lutz, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2011
XTERRA The CLAW 10 Mile & 5 Mile Adventure Run: 8:00 & 8:30 A.M.Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2011
Miles for Smiles, Port Charlotte, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
Arthritis 5k Run for Mom & Kids Races, 7:30 am, Al Lopez Park, Tampa
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
Dunedin Hog Hustle 5k, Dunedin, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
Suncoast Miles for Melanoma 5k, 8:00 AM Walsingham Park, Largo, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
West Pasco Bar Assn Law Week 5k, 7:00 AM, New Port Richey, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
* Island Run 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., Bayfront Park, Anna Maria Island, FL
More Info & Registration Form
Part of the On A Shoestring / BRC Racing Series
A BRC co-directed event
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
MAY CLASSIC 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN, 7:30 AM, Old Hyde Park, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
INNISBROOK GREEN DAY 5K AND FAMILY EVENT, 8:00 AM, Innisbrook, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
MAYFAIRE 5000 5K RUN, 7:00 PM, Lake Mirror, Lakeland, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
County Line 5k, Englewood Beach, Englewood
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011
I LOVE ” MOTHER’S” DAY 5K, John Chestnut Park, 8:00 AM, Palm Harbor, FL
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011
Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL
This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Divas & Dudes 5k: Go the distance for Sarasota Youth Opera, 8:00 a.m. Payne Park, Sarasota
Youth Opera is an exciting way for hundreds of young people ages 8 to 18 to experience vocal training, performance opportunities and educational activities through the medium of opera.
Divas & Dudes 5K will take place in beautiful Payne Park in Sarasota on Adams Lane near US 301. The race route consists of two loops around the perimeter of the park on grass and a final loop around the inner park fine gravel track. Awards will be given to the top three female and male runners in each category and special prizes to one overall top female and male.
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011
http://www.milesformoffitt.com/Florida Bank MIles for Moffitt 5 mi, 5k, Kids races, USF campus, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011
Tampa Firefighters 1st Annual Pediatric Burn Survivor 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011
DUNEDIN HOG HUSTLE 5K, 8:00 AM, Dunedin, FL
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
BUZZ HOGE MEMORIAL 5K, Maderia Beach, FL
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, MAY 20/21, 2011
Winter’s Family Beach Fest 5k/15k/mile, Clearwater, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011
Women’s Orthopaedist Global Outreach 5k, 8:00 AM, Starkey Park, New Port Richey, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011
HARVEY’S 5K RUN, Downtown, 8:00 a.m., St. Pete, FL
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011
US Secret Service 5K Road Race, 8:00 a.m., St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL
This race is a chip timed, USATF sanctioned event. The first 800 registered participants will receive Dri-fit moisture wicking race shirts.
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011
NTC Classic Track & Field Meet, 8:00 a.m., National Training Center, Clermont, FL
All ages and divisions welcome! Events Included are as follows: Mixed 3000 Meter Run, Mixed 3000 Meter Race Walk, 4×100 Meter Relay, 110 Short Hurdles, 100 Short Hurdles, 100 Meter Dash, 1500 Meter Run, 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Dash, 400 Long Hurdles, 200 Meter Dash, 4×400 Relay.
MAY 22, 2011
Total Fitness Challenge, 8:00 a.m., Celery Fields, Coburn Street,
Sarasota, FL
The Florida Dirty Duo is a fun and challenging race that consists of 2-person teams with 1 bike on a 3-mile loop for 2 loops. Individuals can race solo but must run the entire course.
Throughout the course competitors are challenged by various obstacles such as tractor tire flip, tire run, steep hill climb, tunnel crawl, roll and pull, cargo net, mystery event, mud pit, etc. Each team determines its own strategy to get through the course, which covers about 6 miles and 18 challenges. Course terrain includes grass, dirt, jeep trail and single track trails. Chip timing from Milestone Race Authority will be used to calculate results.
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011
Sammy’s Run 5K, 1 Mile, & Kids Dashes: Check site for time, Oak Park School, Sarasota, FL
JUNE, 2011
Run Thru Hell 5K, Al Lopez Park, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011
Spring Into Summer 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:00 A.M., Al Lopez Park, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011
Sunset on the Beach Awareness 5k, 5:00 pm, Indian Rocks Beach
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs, 6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011
OLDSMAR TAP HOUSE 5K, 7:00 PM, Oldsmar, FL
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011
RAP RIVER RUN 5K AND 1 MILE, 7:30 AM, Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011
Tampa Bay Track and Field Festival, 9:00am, USF Track Stadium, Tampa, FL
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011
Wall Run 3.77 Miles, Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs, 6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011
Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL
This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race!
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011
Champions Mud Bash, Orlando, FL
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011
Skirt Chaser 5K, Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011
Don Bickel’s Adventure Run, Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011
Firecracker 5k, Dallas White Park, North Port, FL
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011
2 Mile Dash, Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011
Jim Fixx 5K, Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011
Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL
This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race!
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
Skirt Chaser Wall Run 3.77 Miles, Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011
THE HIGHLANDER OBSTACLE MUD ADVENTURE RUN, 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M., Bartow, FL
Event description: An adventure run that will be filled with many fun and challenging obstacles, mud, things that involve ropes and swings…and did I say mud! Crazy costumes are highly encouraged!
After race party that will include music, food and cold beer! Come on out and “Fight your way to the finish” at The Highlander!!
Contact: Jonny Simpkins email: Jonny@RockOnAdventures.com phone: 407-467-4397
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011
North & South 4 Miles,
Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs 6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
TUESDAY, AUGUST, 2 2011
Duathlon (Run & Swim), Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011
Run 4 A Reason 5k. 1st Alliance Church, Port Charlotte, FL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011
Pace & Race 2 Miles, Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011
Beauty and the Beast 2+2= 4 Miles, Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
5:30PM Registration / 6:30 PM Kids Fun Run / 7:00PM Adult Beach Run
Manasota Track Club Summer Beach Run Series
Sponsored by Manasota Track Club, Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please bring your own water!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011
Kids’ Summer Beach runs6:30 pm, Venice Fishing Pier, Venice, FL
Registration starts at 5:30. One time Registration fee is $1 and allows them to run as many times as they want.Every participant receives an ice pop and a ribbon. 4 runs during the summer earns a free T-shirt.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011
Crab Crawl 5k, Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, FL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
MDA 5k, Olde World Restaurant, North Port
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
6th Annual John D MDA 5K Run/Walk, North Port, FL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 – LABOR DAY
* Canes Cross Country Classic 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton, FL
Southwest Florida’s preeminent 5K Cross Country race
Part of the On A Shoestring / BRC Racing Series
A BRC co-directed event
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
EDC Destination Manatee 5K, 7:00pm, Bradenton, FL
Hosted by the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club at Pirate City
Contact: Mary Chilton maryc@manateeedc.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
2nd Annual Cross Country 4 Miler, 7:30 AM, University Park Country Club, University Park, FL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
Gasparilla 4 Miler, Boca Grande Community Center, Boca Grande
SUNDAY, OCTOBER, 2011
7th Annual Gasparilla Island 5K & 10K Run, Boca Grande, FL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011
John Holmes Trail Run 50k and 16 mi, Brooksville
FRIDAY,OCTOBER 14, 2011
BCC 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 6:15 PM, Bradenton
Family Night at the Bradenton Country Club Supporting PACE Center for Girls
Run/Walk the Beautiful Country Club course! Bring your swimsuits, appetite, and the entire family!!
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 15, 2011
Phillippi Shores 7K Run, Sarasota, FL
John Holmes Trail Run 50k and 16 mi, Brooksville
FRIDAY,OCTOBER 14, 2011
BCC 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 6:15 PM, Bradenton
Family Night at the Bradenton Country Club Supporting PACE Center for Girls
Run/Walk the Beautiful Country Club course! Bring your swimsuits, appetite, and the entire family!!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY,OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2011
Reach Out For Recovery 5K; 1 Mile Beach Walk, 7:00am, South Lido Beach, Sarasota
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
Boo Run 5k & Children’s Fun Run 8:00am, Lakewood Ranch Main Street
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
FrankenFooter Half Marathon & 5k, Starkey Park, New Port Richey
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011
Halloween Halfathon & 5k, 7:30 am, Ft. Desoto Park, Tierra Verde, FL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011
23rd Annual Bill’s Beer Run 5 Mile Run/ 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:00 a.m., North Jetty Park, South end of Casey Key, Nokomis.
USATF Certified course. Registration limited to 700 participants. This is the MTC’s annual fundraising event with lots of fun and food. MTC : Lindsay Groover & Nancy Taylor 266-7354
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011
XTERRA Wildhorse 1/2 Marathon, 10M, 10K, 4M: 8:00 a.m. & 8:10 a.m., Keith Waller Park, Dover, FL
The Wildhorse has a fast and smooth course with a couple small sections of single track to make it interesting. The XTERRA 1/2 Marathon has about 5K of single track including a small section of off-trail running. This is our latest creation at TampaRaces.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011
MTI Law Academy 5K Veterans Day hallenge & 1 Mile Walk, 7:30am, Manatee Technical Institute 5540 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011
Free To Breathe 5k, Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011
Harvest Hustle 5K: 8:00 a.m., Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Bradenton, FL
Part of the On A Shoestring / BRC Racing Series
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011
Pumpkin Y 5k, Bayfront YMCA, Punta Gorda, FL
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2011
X-Country Marathon, 30K, Half-Marathon & 5K, Marathon & 30K-7:30 a.m.;1/2M-8 a.m.; 5K-8:30, Lithia, FL
Enjoy the rolling hills and tall grasses of Alafia River State Park as you race on the wide open paths. This great off-road race comes just before the Florida marathon season. Try the full marathon or sample the 30K, 1/2Marathon or 5K courses.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011
Women’s Half Marathon, 7:30 am, St. Petersburg, FL
Come join us for The Women’s Half Marathon in beautiful St. Petersburg, FL. Grab your girlfriends, mother, daughter or running partners for a special weekend of fun and memories. Enjoy our gorgeous, flat, waterfront course. See for yourself why everyone is raving about The Women’s Half Marathon & 5K – St. Petersburg!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 – THANKSGIVING DAY, 2011
* BRC Turkey Trot 5 Miler: 8:00 a.m., De Soto National Memorial, Bradenton, FL
The 14th annual BRC Turkey Trot starts and ends at the beautiful DeSoto National Memorial, running through some quiet residential areas. Come join in the fun! NO ENTRY FEE, bring food or drink to share AND an item for the food bank / Meals on Wheels.
New this year: Race bibs required pre-registration: Pre-register here by November 21
VERY LIMITED race day registration will also be available if space is available.
Parking is somewhat limited in the area near the start, so please allow accordingly.
* A BRC event
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 – THANKSGIVING DAY
TURKEY TROT 5K, Edison State College, Punta Gorda, FL
Thursday, NOVEMBER 24, 2011
Thanksgiving Day Toy and Pie Run, 8:00 am, Twin Lakes Park Pavilion, Sarasota, FL
6700 Clark Road, ½ mile east of I-75.
Race distance – approximately 3 miles
Bring a new toy (unwrapped) to be donated to needy kid AND
Bring something to share with us for breakfast
This is fun run (or walk), nothing serious – Be the most accurate to estimate your finish time – AND/OR – Be one of the luckiest entrants and win a pie from Yoder’s
Entry fee – new unwrapped toy
Start the day with a smile, come out and have some fun!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
PAL Half Marathon, 7:30 am, Palmer Ranch, Sarasota Fl
Start at the AMC Theatre Building ~ Westfield Sarasota Square Mall, 8201 S. 41
Scenic road run through the communities of Palmer Ranch & the Legacy Trail
MTC Contacts: John Cox & Felicia Cox 706-5301
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
13th Annual Jingle & Jog 5k Road Race, 8:00 am, 4405 DeSoto Road, Sarasota, FL
1 Mile Fun/Run Walk 8:45
Benefits Community Haven Community (CHAC)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011
34th Annual Sandy Claws 5K Beach Run & 1 Mile Fun run, 8:00 AM, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota FL
Sponsored by the Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Dept. Sanctioned by MTC
Race to be timed using ChampionChip technology.
For more information: (941) 861-7275
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011
Florida Holiday Halfathon, 7:35 AM, Madeira Beach, FL
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K & 1 Mile: 5K at 7:00 p.m., 1 mile at 7:10 p.m., 8131 Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 7:00 p.m.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk® for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2011
Upcoming_Zoomers_Races.html>Frosty 5k, Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota, FL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011
* Manatee River Run 5 Miler & Kids Races: 9:00 a.m., Emerson Point Park, Snead Island, Palmetto, FL
RRCA State 5 Mile Championship Race
Great T-shirts, unique awards, scenic 5 mile course, biggest and best post race party around with tons of food and door prizes. Bradenton Runners Club fundraiser.
Part of the On A Shoestring / BRC Racing Series
* A BRC event
