DeSoto Grand Parade 5K - 21st Annual

🏃‍♂️ The run BEFORE the parade!

Thousands of cheering spectators along beautiful, tree-lined, Manatee Avenue make this a unique 5k experience.

• Course: Runners will race an out-and-back course along the route of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society Heritage Festival Grand Parade on Manatee Avenue down to around 37th St W and back to downtown Old Main.
• Timing: This is one of the most spectacular parades in the southeastern United States. The start and finish line are near Old Main and Manatee Ave.
• Start Time: NEW this year - race starts at 5:00 pm.

📝 Registration Information

Register by April 17th to guarantee a shirt.

📋 Race Highlights

• Location: Located on Beautiful Downtown Main Street.
• Eligibility: Runners & Walkers Welcome!
• Timing: Chip timed with water stops at each mile.
• Awards: Awards for overall finishers and all age group awards available for pick-up as results post.

🚗 Parking Information

Lots of Parking (3rd/12th Lot, Parking Structures and More).

🎉 After Party Activities

After party at the Parade Festivities at the courthouse lawn, including a FREE BEER! with bib. Activities include a kids activity zone, food, and live music.

💸 Want to save $$$ and be part of a fun club?!

Sign up for the Bradenton Runners Club and save $5 off this race (and others).

• Sign Up Here: SIGN UP FOR BRC HERE!!! (before you register for this race)

📦 Packet Pick-Up Information

• Date: Thursday April 24th, 5-7:30 pm, TBD
• Date: Friday April 25th, 5-7:30 pm, TBD

🤝 Volunteer Information

We are currently seeking volunteers. Please visit our Volunteer link for a more detailed description of where we need help and when. Without you, there can be no race! (Students in need of volunteer hours for scholarships are eligible and will receive a signed letter from the club verifying hours.)

💰 Impact of Your Contributions

Your money (after race expenses are deducted) goes to support local student running athletes. The De Soto Grand Parade 5k benefits the Bradenton Runners Club student athletic program which awards scholarships to high school seniors and financial aid to students wishing to attend summer running camps. Please visit our website www.bradentonrunnersclub.com for more information. We are 100% non-profit and our races are supported 100% by volunteers.

For more information and to register for the race, visit the official race page.