Name: Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run
Start: 2027-04-25
End: 2027-04-25
Location: Sarasota

About the Event

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The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is proud to host the third annual Ringling Bridge Run — a community tradition across the iconic Ringling Bridge. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or bringing the whole family for the fun run, there’s something for everyone. Participants can choose from the 5K, 10K, or family fun run. Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, a nonprofit that supports public school teachers and students in Sarasota County with programs that prepare students to get ready and go further.

Your 5k/10k registration fee includes a shirt and a finisher medal. Walkers and strollers are welcome but we kindly ask that you start and stay behind the runners for safety reasons.

Parking: Van Wezel Performing Arts | 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
The race starts at The Bay
10K Start Time: 7:00 am
5K Start Time: 7:30 am
Family Fun Run Start Time: 8:00 am

Ringling Bridge Traffic: Throughout the race, traffic will flow in both directions. Between 6-10am, the east-bound side of the bridge will be open for two-way traffic and the west-bound side will be closed to provide safe crossing for race participants, guided by the Sarasota Police Department.

Packet Pick-Up Schedule:
Thursday, 4/23/2026
Packet Pickup Time: 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Jaguar Land Rover | 4821 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Friday, 4/24/2026
Packet Pickup Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Fit2Run University Town Center Mall | 140 University Town Dr, Space 110, Sarasota, FL 34243

Saturday, 4/25/2026
Packet Pickup Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Education Foundation of Sarasota County –
Tom & Sherry Koski LaunchPad | 2000 Webber St Ste 130, Sarasota, FL 34239

There is no race-day packet pick-up.
Packets not picked by the last packet pickup event will be forfeited.

Race Maps:
5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53538803
10K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54307561
Fun Run Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54307520

Sponsorships available! You can help support this exciting event by becoming a sponsor. Get started now!

Races Offered

Education Foundation Ringling Bridge 10k

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$50.00

Education Foundation Ringling Bridge 5k

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$40.00

Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Fun Run

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Sarasota.

thermostat Temperature

19.7° / 26.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.1° / 26.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 50m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:04

nightlight Sunset

19:54

About Sarasota

Learn more about the host city, Sarasota.

Sarasota is a popular city on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. It is known for its vibrant arts community, excellent restaurants, unique shopping, and beautiful beaches. Sarasota, although a mid-sized city, is considered to be the cultural center of West Central Florida. The city has a metropolitan flavor unique to cities of its size and to cities in Florida.