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

Hurricanes Helene and Milton Postpone Manatee River Run

Due to the significant impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on our volunteers, community, and Emerson Point Preserve, we've made the difficult decision to postpone the 24th Annual Manatee River Run until next year.  It was a tough decision to make. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you at the January 2026 race.

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The 24th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship will take place on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. at beautiful Emerson Point Preserve on Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida.

The Manatee River Run 5 Mile RRCA-FL State Championship is open to all ages and abilities. Please see FAQ below (scroll all the way down) for complete details.

5 Mile run starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp. Chip timed by Florida Road Race Management. Timing ends at 9:30 a.m.

Shirt size guarantee deadline is 11/30/2023. If you register after November 30, you will receive a shirt but no size guarantee.

Bradenton Runners Club members save $5 on online registration (discount automatically applied using your RunSignUp account at checkout). Membership must be current when registering and valid on race day to work properly. 

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Please register online before race day. Please scroll down for details about the two packet pick up opportunities prior to the race.

You may also pick up your packet on race day in the parking lot but if you do choose race day pick up, please arrive early as you have a half mile walk to the starting line.

Directions to Race Parking Lot:  From I-75, take exit 224 and then to US 301 south. Continue west on US 301 crossing US 41 through Palmetto. US 301 becomes 10th Street. Continue on 10th Street West to Snead Island. Just after the bridge to Snead Island (in front of the Bradenton Yacht Club) turn right onto Tarpon Road, go north one block and make first left onto 17th St W. Parking will be on your left. There is no parking inside the park. 

*** The race parking lot is a half mile walk to the start so please arrive early.  ***