Invasion of Pirates!

Sarasota, Florida, United States

calendar_today 16 Aug, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $40.00

About the Event

Pirates are taking over! Come show off your favorite pirate outfit and quality for a price. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by our judges!

Each runner will receive:
Snacks and refreshments
A stylish t-shirt
Recognizing Top Performers:
We will honor the top three male and female finishers in each age group, so lace up those shoes and give it your best!

FREE BREAKFEST

Categories:
Age Group Awards (10-year)
<12, 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Enjoy the Atmosphere:
Important Pre-Race Details:
Stretch Session:
Join us 30 minutes before the race for a guided stretch session.

Meet the Race Director:
Take the opportunity to meet your new race director, who is excited to welcome you and support you throughout the event

Let’s Make It Fun!
We can’t wait to see you for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and great memories.
Thank you for being part of the Independence 5K!

Happy Racing! 🏅🎉

Races Offered

5k

Aug 16, 2026

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Distance — 3.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$40.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

26.0° / 30.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

29.4° / 34.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

9.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

80.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:01

nightlight Sunset

20:05

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.