location_city Sarasota
location_on Florida
flag United States
calendar_today 14 Feb, 2026
directions_run Running
language Official Website
Register**Presented by Scuba Quest Dive Centers**
Come join a really fun crew for the Fifth Annual 5K RUN FOR THE DONUT on Saturday, February 14💖, 2026. Have a blast on a professionally chip-timed, flat, out-and-back with a loop 5K course that travels through a beautiful wooded neighborhood. Stay for the awards while you enjoy your coffee, donut and other breakfast items!
5K RUN FOR THE DONUT IS SANCTIONED BY THE MANASOTA TRACK CLUB, AND IS IN THE 2026 RACING SERIES.
Saturday Race Schedule:
Location: Lakeview Elementary School, 7299 Proctor Rd in Sarasota through Bent Tree Woodlands II
All parking and indoor bathrooms are at the Sarasota Baptist Church across the street. Port a Potties available at Lakeview.
THIS RACE WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE. If there are unsafe conditions for runners and volunteers (for example, heavy rain, wind and lightning) the race will switch to a virtual race.
Other things to know
Your Race Registration Includes:
● Awesome Race Shirt - this is a lightweight,100% cotton, soft spun fitted shirt. MUST REGISTER BY FEB 1 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT IN YOUR SELECTED SIZE! All shirts not claimed by the start of the race will be forfeited and be made available for size-swapping and giveaways.
● Special Finisher Medal
● Chip Timing
● Award Levels- 6 deep in 17 age categories, Overall awards including male and female Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters and Veteran Grand Masters
● Child Care in the Kid Zone while you run
● Post Race Coffee, Donut and other breakfast snacks - even a vegan option!
● Young Life Signature Humor
***We are making every effort to have this be a NO WASTE RACE. If you don't like your award or the shirt doesn't fit, you are welcome to exchange it for something else after the race. (Look for the Award Exchange table in the race village.) You can take a picture with your medal and then turn it back in, and we will reuse it next year.***
This will always be a small, family feel event - race capped at 500 registrants.
No refunds, all registrations are donations to keep growing YL in the Sarasota Community.
Awards will be available for two weeks at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Rd starting on Monday after the race if you are unable to stay for the ceremony.
This is a fundraiser for Young Life Sarasota. What is Young Life? Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college students in all 50 of the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A SPONSOR OF THIS RACE, PLEASE CONTACT US BELOW! All money raised by this 5K stays in Sarasota.
Feb 14, 2026
Distance — 0.5K
Type — Road running
08:00
Feb 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
08:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in 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.
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