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Where

Sarasota, FL

When

Sunday

December 13, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

THE PREMIUM RUNNING EXPERIENCE

WHAT  YOU  GET!

PREMIUM
SWAG

◉High Quality Colorful Shirts

▲Choice of Tank or Tee

✦Huge Finisher Medals

▣Tons of Post Race Food

★Top 5 Age Group Awards

◆Onsite Medal Engraving

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ELITE EVENTS
TRACKER

◎Live Track Participants

⌖Interactive Course Maps

Course Flyovers

✦Push Notifications

▣Splits & Results

▲Lifetime Stats

DOWNLOAD APP

MEDIA
COVERAGE

◎Instagram Highlight Reels

Finisher Video

▣Free Finisher Photos

✦Professional Announcers

★Event Highlight Videos

◆Plus More!

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5K
STARTING AT

$49

HALF MARATHON
STARTING AT

$109

Race Weekend Info

Packet pickup, parking, directions, restrooms, and important race morning details for the Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K.

Packet Pickup

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Early Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup is scheduled for Saturday, December 12 from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM.

Pickup Location

Packet pickup will be held at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Race Day Pickup

Race day packet pickup is available from 5:50 AM - 6:40 AM.

Directions

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Race Location

The event takes place at Nathan Benderson Park, located at 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235.

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Start Time

National Anthem and pre-race instructions start at 6:50 AM. The 5K starts at 7:00 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:05 AM.

Parking & Restrooms

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Parking

Nathan Benderson Park will charge $15 to park inside the park.

Arrive Early

Please arrive early enough to park, pick up your packet if needed, use the restroom, and get to the start area before pre-race instructions begin at 6:50 AM.

Restrooms

Restrooms will be available near the race area at Nathan Benderson Park.

Athlete Guide

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Released Race Week

The athlete guide includes important race day information, including schedule details, parking notes, packet pickup reminders, course information, and event rules.

Race Morning Reminder

Review the athlete guide before arriving so you know where to go, when to arrive, and what to expect on race morning.

Course & Aid Stations

View the Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K course map, aid station details, time limit information, and course records.

Course Maps

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Interactive Course Map

The Half Marathon and 5K course maps are available through the interactive race map.

Open Interactive Course Map

Course Flyovers

Preview each course with a video flyover before race day.

5K Course Flyover Half Marathon Course Flyover

Aid Stations

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Water & Gatorade

There will be water and Gatorade approximately every 2 miles or less throughout the course.

Race Day Preparation

Runners should arrive hydrated and prepared for Florida race conditions, especially for the Half Marathon distance.

Time Limit & Walkers

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Course Time Limit

The event has a 3.5 hour time limit. Walkers are welcome as long as they can complete the race within the posted limit.

Course Records

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View Course Records

Select your race distance, gender, and age group to view Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K course records.

Swag & Awards

Finisher medals, tech shirts, cotton tanks, awards, and everything waiting for you at the finish line.

Finisher Medal

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Sarasota Finisher Medal

Every finisher receives a huge colorful finisher medal after crossing the finish line.

Medal Engraving

Personalized engraving on the back of your medal will be available at the event.

Tech Shirts & Tanks

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Tech Shirts & Cotton Tanks

Participants receive high-quality event apparel, with technical t-shirts designed for comfort and performance and soft cotton tank tops available as a stylish option.

Sizes & Availability

Please arrive early at packet pickup to help secure your preferred size and style. Shirt sizes and styles are not guaranteed, even if you selected a preference during registration.

Awards

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Top 5 In Each Age Group

Awards are presented to the top 5 finishers in each age group.

Age Groups

Age groups include: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+.

Awards Pickup

Because live results are available, participants can receive awards shortly after finishing. After enjoying complimentary post-race refreshments, report to the awards area to receive your finish results and award.

Tracking, Results & Photos

Follow runners live, view race results, and access Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K race day media.

Live Tracking App

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Elite Events Tracker App

The Elite Events Tracker App allows friends and family to follow participants during the event.

Track A Runner

Download the app, select the Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K, then search by participant name or bib number.

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Live Results

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Real-Time Results

Live results are available through the Elite Events Tracker App as participants finish.

Awards

Because live results are available, eligible runners can receive their awards shortly after finishing and checking in at the awards area.

Photos & Videos

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Race Photos

The Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K includes race photos as part of the premium race experience. Please allow a few days for photographers to edit and process photos after the event.

Race Videos

Race day videos may also be available through the event media and tracking system after the race. Please allow a few days for videos to be processed and uploaded after the event.

Hotels & Sarasota Experience

Make the Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K more than a race — turn it into a Sarasota race weekend getaway.

Hotels

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Stay Near The Race

The race takes place at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. Staying near the park or in Sarasota can make race morning easier and more convenient.

Sarasota Race Weekend

Sarasota offers beaches, restaurants, shopping, arts, museums, and Gulf Coast attractions for a full race weekend experience.

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Sarasota Racecation

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Destination Race Weekend

Sarasota is a great destination for a race weekend with beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, restaurants, shopping, arts, and outdoor activities.

Nathan Benderson Park

The course takes you through Nathan Benderson Park, an award-winning venue featuring a 400-acre lake and world-class rowing facilities.

Make A Weekend Out Of It

Bring family or friends and enjoy Sarasota before or after the race.

Things To Do

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After The Race

Popular Sarasota activities include relaxing on the beach, enjoying Gulf Coast restaurants, exploring local shops, kayaking or paddleboarding, and visiting nearby parks and attractions.

Nearby Attractions

Race weekend visitors can also explore places like St. Armands Circle, The Ringling Museum, downtown Sarasota, and the Sarasota Gulf Coast area.

Relax & Recover

After finishing your race, enjoy the Sarasota atmosphere and turn your finish-line celebration into a full Gulf Coast weekend.

At Elite Events, we pride ourselves not only on the exceptional quality of our finisher medals and race shirts, but also on our commitment to giving back to the community. Annually, we donate thousands of dollars to local school groups, making a tangible impact on the lives of our local students. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you are actively supporting our future generation. Your registration makes a difference!