25th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile Rrca-FL State Championship
Updated
Saturday, January 2, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Palmetto (4681 17th Street West). Distances: 5 miles. Entry from $50; the 5 miles goes from $50 to $55 after November 30.
Course and race notes
Reminders:. You may still register now through 7:45 a.m. on race morning.
All registration is done here on RunSignUp. Final pre-race packet pick up is Friday 5:00-7:00 p.m. at New Balance University, 315 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. Race morning packet pick up is 6:45-7:45 a.m. only. If you arrive after 7:45 a.m.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 2
2027 · in 56 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5 miles
Price
$50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5 miles goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 2 (in 56 days)
Opened Oct 8, 2026
Race day in Palmetto
Weather
72° / 53°F
Typical high and low for January 2, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Bradenton 5 Ese, FL (9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:20 AM – 5:46 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 40 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 1
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi6 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Villa FloridaDream in Bradenton/Anna Maria Island zu vermieten
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 10 min drive3.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: 9th St West Motel
About 13 min drive4.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Baxter's Motel
About 14 min drive4.7 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.