Sarasota Half Marathon

About the Event

🎉 Welcome to the Sarasota Half Marathon, 10k, 5k run!
We’re thrilled to have you join us for an unforgettable race in Lakewood Ranch. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience:

📍 Event Overview:
Race: Sarasota Half Marathon, 10k, 5k run
Location: Lakewood Ranch
Packet Pick-Up: Look out for EMAIL closer to race!
Race Start Time: 7:00 AM For the Half:
Time limit for the Half is 3:16 - 15min pace
The Finish line will be taken down at that time

🎽 Runner Perks:
A stylish race t-shirt
Post-race snacks & refreshments
A fun, festive atmosphere
Age group awards and recognition

Age Group Categories:

Under 12
13–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70+
🎶 Race Day Fun:
Local vendor booths to explore
Music to keep the energy high
Great vibes and community spirit
🧘 Pre-Race Stretch Session:
Join us 30 minutes before the race for a guided group stretch to get warmed up and ready to run. Thank you for being part of the Trail run experience! We’re so excited to see you at the start line!
Let’s make this a race to remember!

Happy Racing! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Half Marathon map (4 loops) RunGo | Sarasota half | Sarasota

5k map CLICK HERE
10k (2 loops) CLICK HERE

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Here's the packet pick-up information and some important details for the Sarasota Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k:

*Packet Pick-Up Locations:

January 9th at UTC in the mall Fit 2 Run Store there will be packet pickup from 5pm to 7pm

Saturday, 10th 2025 starts at 5:45 am at Centauri Insurance (Race day pick-up). 4081 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Race Day Parking:
Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240.

Race Day Schedule:
- Half Marathon:4 loops. 7am
Time limit for the Half is 3:16 - 15min pace
The Finish line will be taken down at that time
- 10k: 2 loops. 7:15am
- 5k: 1 loop. 7:15am

Safety Measures:
- Local AM radio group across the course.
- Local bike club patrolling.
- Water stops every couple of miles.
- DJ's
- Please be vigilant even though it's a closed course.
- If using earbuds, consider one to hear commands from volunteers.

Race day parking Grace Community Church 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Jan 09, 2027

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Distance — 13.12 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$65.00

Virtual

Jan 09, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:00

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$50.00

10k

Jan 09, 2027

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:15

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$45.00

5k

Jan 09, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:15

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$35.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.7° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 10.6° / 21.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.9 /

water_drop 76.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.7° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 10.6° / 21.1°

air 12.9 km/h

water_drop 76.2%

About 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.