24th Annual Manatee River Run 2026 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Beautiful Emerson Point Preserve on Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida

AMAZING SHIRTS: The Manatee River Run features a soft and stylish moisture wicking long sleeve quarter zip shirt in both women’s and men’s sizes with a cool manatee design, professional chip timing, yummy snacks and drinks, and one of the most beautiful courses in the state.  Shirt guarantee deadline is January 5, 2026. Register before 12/31/2025. Price increase on 1/1/2026.

AWESOME AWARDS: Overall female and male divisions will be awarded RRCA State Champion medals and Fleet Feet/New Balance gift cards as follows: $100 to Overall, $70 each to these masters divisions – Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+), Veteran Grand Master (70+).  Age group medals will be awarded to winner in the following age groups:  9 & under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. 

BEAUTIFUL COURSE: The 5 mile course at Emerson Point Preserve is a scenic adventure on a combination of hard shell-packed winding trails and paved road. From the course you will see a variety of native ecosystems including beaches, lagoons, salt marshes, mangrove swamps, tropical hardwood hammocks, and coastal strands.  

GREAT CAUSE: The Bradenton Runners Club has hosted this event since 2000 and the proceeds fund the BRC scholarship program which benefits local distance runners planning to attend college or summer running camp.  SIGN UP: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Palmetto/ManateeRiver5MileRun