I m Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota

Dreaming of Boston?

This Event is for you! Join us for a super flat & fast 1-mile Certified course!

Have you been dreaming of running Boston? Need to shave a few minutes off your time to qualify? Looking for the perfect course to set a PR? Regardless, if you want to run Boston or not, THIS is the event for you!

We're racing around The Meadows in Sarasota, FL, and the course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop! Both the Full Marathon & Half Marathon are USATF certified. The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. By design, this event will have a small field, ensuring everyone has a clear path and personal attention.

Packet pick up

• Early Packet Pickup will be announced as we get closer to the event date.

Entry Fees & Registration

• Event Cap is a total of 175 participants. Half Marathon registration opens on October 3rd.
• Preview Registration (ends 3/12): Full - $85
• Early Registration (ends 4/30): Full - $85
• Regular Registration (ends 10/31): Full - $95, Half - $65 (opens 10/3)
• Late Registration (Ends 12/7): Full - $115, Half - $75
• Race Day Registration: Full - $120, Half - $85
• Virtual Option: Half - $45, Full - $45

Virtual Running - How it works & Link for Time Submission...

Awards & Goodies

• Register by November 28th to guarantee your shirt & size!
• All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!
• Awards in various categories for both Marathon and Half Marathon.

Both the marathon and half marathon course are USATF certified, meaning the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier. You can also use your times for other race qualifications.

Here's a link to the Boston Standards and the Peachtree Qualifying Standards.

Course: 1 mile FLAT & FAST loop. Chip timed Start & Finish with split timings displayed. Entertainment along the course to keep you motivated!

Aid Stations: Hydration stations with water, sports drinks, and bananas every 1/2 mile.

Event Schedule...

All participants qualify for 1 FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Turkey Trots. Top finishers also qualify for entry into the Five Star 5K/10K Championships in January 2025.

Unsportsmanlike conduct or interference with the positive atmosphere will result in removal without refunds. All registrations are final, no refunds, deferments, or transfers. Event takes place rain or shine, with no refunds for extreme weather. No show participants forfe