Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: November 22, 2025
• Location: 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL
• Event: RUN Manatee 5K Series featuring three adventures to celebrate one community.
• Discover: Explore Manatee County’s parks, beaches, and preserves while running.

🌳 Rye Preserve Experience

• Terrain: Mixed terrain leading through four distinctive ecosystems.
• Wildlife: Look for the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay.
• Event Host: Presented by Run with Purpose Nutrition.
• Warm Up: Local fitness trainer will provide warm-up activities.

🗓️ Schedule of Events

• 7:45 AM: Warm Up
• 8:00 AM: Run Start
• 9:00 AM: Family Walk
• 9:15 AM: Run Awards for top participants

💖 Charity Support

• Purpose: Supporting local non-profits enabling children of all abilities.
• Donation: 10% of registration fees to the Foundation for Dreams.
• Event provides: Free entry for warm-ups, yoga, and story trail walk.
• Registration: Pre-registration required for the 5K.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• November 19-20: 7 AM to 4 PM at Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL
• November 21: 4 PM to 8 PM at G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton FL
• Included: Dri-fit event T-shirt and custom medal for finishers.
• Shirt sizes: Guaranteed for participants who register by midnight on 10/31/25.

🏅 Series Challenge

• Series Medal: Complete all 3 events for a special series medal.
• Upcoming Events: Registration required for the following:
• April 12: Tom Bennett Park
• July 12: Coquina Beach

📱 Stay Connected

• Social Media: Follow and tag @manateegov.
• Hashtag: Use #RUNMANATEE to share your experience.

For more information, visit the official race page: Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K.