🌿 Run The Point – Where Nature Meets Your Next PR 🌿
If you love exploring parks, chasing new challenges, and being part of a community that cheers you on every step of the way, Run The Point at Emerson Point Preserve was made for you.
This isn’t just another 5K or 5-mile race—it’s an experience. Imagine running through one of Florida’s most scenic coastal preserves, surrounded by lush greenery and wide-open skies, with sweeping views of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and even the distant shores of Egmont Key. Along the way, you might spot an osprey soaring overhead, a roseate spoonbill flashing its pink wings, or even a gopher tortoise making its own slow-and-steady trek.
Whether you’re chasing a new PR, testing your pace on a smooth, runner-friendly course, or just soaking in the beauty of nature, you’ll find that this race strikes the perfect balance between performance and pure enjoyment.
We know the little things matter, too—yes, there are plenty of restrooms, packet pickup is simple, and your swag bag will be waiting. Race morning is organized so you can focus on what you came to do: run your best race and enjoy it.
And here’s the best part—you don’t have to be a marathoner to feel like a champion here. Maybe you’ve got your eye on that big dream of running a half marathon under 2:30. This race is the kind of step that builds confidence, community, and momentum to get you there. It’s a chance to prove to yourself that you’re stronger than you think, surrounded by people who get it.
So grab your running shoes, bring your family, and come join us at the edge of the Gulf. You’ll leave with memories, new friends, and maybe even a story worthy of the next underdog highlight reel.
🏃♀️ Run The Point. Push your limits. Find your community. 🏃
New Balance Sarasota University as the awards sponsor
Elite Legacy Martial Arts as the shuttle sponsor
Travel Perks as the free cruise sponsor
Packet Pick Up:
New Balance - 315 N Cattleman RD Sarasota FL - Wednesday October 22nd from 4 to 7pm
Run With Purpose Nutrition - 8319 Lockwood Ridge RD Sarasota FL - Thursday October 23rd and Friday October 24th from 8am to 4pm
Race day from 6:30 to 7:30am
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 8.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$50.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Palmetto.
Learn more about the host city, Palmetto.
Palmetto is a city in Manatee County. Destinations in nearby Ellenton are also included within this article.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Run The Point.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jim Oswald | 20:08.2 | |
| 🥈 | Anthony McClinton | 23:44.94 | |
| 🥉 | Scott Patterson | 23:50.39 | |
| 4 | Alex Schlemmel | 23:51.77 | |
| 5 | Max Maldonado | 24:00.51 | |
| 6 | Michael Mueller | 25:16.35 | |
| 7 | Evie Bibler | 27:19.76 | |
| 8 | Mike Leonard | 27:34.5 | |
| 9 | Scott Claire | 27:45.46 | |
| 10 | Hayleigh Graham | 28:31.14 | |
| 11 | Sarah Chong | 29:10.1 | |
| 12 | Kalifa Juwara | 29:10.28 | |
| 13 | Troy Robinson | 29:10.66 | |
| 14 | Lori Chong | 31:08.9 | |
| 15 | Sandy Pirillo | 31:45.93 | |
| 16 | Megan Hawkins | 32:30.31 | |
| 17 | Carol Bissinger | 33:48.88 | |
| 18 | Scott Schlemmel | 33:49.82 | |
| 19 | Julie Deppen | 34:23.81 | |
| 20 | Phil Manzi | 34:23.83 | |
| 21 | Catherine Cropsey | 34:35.56 | |
| 22 | Debbie Bowers | 34:46.11 | |
| 23 | Marcia Quebrado | 36:40.02 | |
| 24 | Serina Pascale | 38:01.48 | |
| 25 | April Juwara | 38:01.53 | |
| 26 | Treyci Erreguin Ramirez | 38:47.36 | |
| 27 | Natalie Young | 38:51.52 | |
| 28 | Darrion Porter-Isom | 39:16.36 | |
| 29 | Kiana Porter-Isom | 39:32.77 | |
| 30 | Andy Killian | 39:49.73 | |
| 31 | Stephanie McClinton | 39:58.67 | |
| 32 | Nathan Winger | 40:09.54 | |
| 33 | Erica Palacios | 40:20.11 | |
| 34 | Anthony Smith | 43:18.74 | |
| 35 | Katheryn Cisneros | 43:27.48 | |
| 36 | Mike Sweet | 44:53.81 | |
| 37 | Selena Palacios | 45:08.14 | |
| 38 | Margaret Wyrosdick | 45:40.99 | |
| 39 | Jovanna Morrison | 45:42.65 | |
| 40 | Ariane Wilson | 46:53.78 | |
| 41 | Emily Wilson | 46:54.88 | |
| 42 | Michele Soto | 47:10.28 | |
| 43 | Angela Severino | 48:58.59 | |
| 44 | Allyson Kana | 50:00.72 | |
| 45 | Elizabeth Slagg | 56:41.8 | |
| 46 | Jessica Auerbach | 57:43.83 | |
| 47 | Kelly OBrien | 57:44.31 |
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