Name: SUP & RUN 5K
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Sarasota, Florida

About the Event

The 11th Annual SUP & RUN 5K event will be held at Nathan Benderson Park to benefit RUCK9 (www.RUCK9.com)

The SUP & RUN 5K gives athletes three great races in one to choose from.

5K RUN
5K Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) OR
5K SUP & 5K RUN
(There is a start line mat (chip) for the combination SUP & RUN)

Athletes participating in the combination SUP & RUN will run the 5K first and then hop on their paddle board for a 5K paddle around Nathan Benderson Park. The SUP & RUN 5K draws top runners and SUP'ers who compete for cash prizes but it's our not-so-serious athletes who have the most prominent place in the event.

Athletes participating in the SUP portion of the race MUST know how to swim. If you are not able to swim, you may not participate in the SUP portion.

The SUP & RUN 5K is a family style event.

WALKERS ARE WELCOME and encouraged to attend.

Why choose the SUP & RUN 5K?

Every finisher receives a custom finisher medal.
The race shirts are AMAZING!
AWARDS GO 6 DEEP IN EACH 5 YEAR AGE GROUP!
SWAG, to quote a participant, "this race SWAG is truly head and shoulders above most races"
The food & post-race celebration party is FUN! FUN!
Whoa! There is a beer garden, a SIP & RUM station and AMAZING VENDORS where you can buy really cool stuff AND
The Athletes, Vendors, Sponsors, and Spectators: ALL CELEBRATING OUR Uniquely Created Canines!

RACE DAY/TIME
Saturday, May 2, 2026

All Races Start at 8 AM sharp!

If renting a paddleboard, please arrive by 7 AM to secure your board & paddle.

2026 Packet Pick-Up Times, Dates and Locations

Wednesday, April 29th | 4PM - 7PM | TBA

Thursday, April 30th | 4PM – 7PM | TBA |

Friday, May 1st | 4PM – 7PM | Nathan Benderson Park (at the Finishing Tower) | 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle (34235)

Need more reasons? Visit our Facebook page for regular updates: SUP & RUN 5K

Races Offered

Handcycle and Wheelchair Division

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:55

5K RUN ONLY OR WALK

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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08:00

STAND UP PADDLE - SUP ONLY

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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08:00

SUP 3.1 & 5K RUN (BOTH EVENTS)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Road running

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08:00

VIRTUAL 5K | Walk or Run (incl. mailing your SWAG)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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08:00

🍀 First 100 CLUB 🍀

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 🍀 First 100 CLUB 🍀

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Type — Road running

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08:00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 20.9° / 30.9°

wb_sunny 22.6° / 32.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.4 /

water_drop 72.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 20.9° / 30.9°

wb_sunny 22.6° / 32.0°

air 10.4 km/h

water_drop 72.4%

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.