RUN Manatee - Tom Bennett Park 5K - 2026

The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County's parks, beaches and preserves... on the run! The 2026 series kickoff event will be held on Saturday, April 11th at Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton, FL. The 5K run/walk presented by RWP Runs includes a scenic route around ponds and along mixed terrain such as grass, crushed shell and asphalt. Warm up will be provided by Nick Nolting Training and yoga cooldown is by Kayla McCarthy-Asha of Akasha Yoga Room.  Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, food and family fun! Grab a healthy breakfast/lunch, shop local vendors in the marketplace, climb on the Bradenton Kiwanis Playground, or cool off in the new splash pad.. there’s plenty to do even if you're not running!   SCHEDULE: Please plan to arrive by 7:30am 6:30-7:30am Packet Pick Up 7:40am National Anthem 7:45am Warm Up with Nick Nolting Training 8:00am Fun Run .25km 8:15am