Run The Point
Updated
Saturday, October 2, 2027, first start 7:45 AM, in Palmetto (5801 17th St W). Distances: 5K, 5 miles, 8.1 miles. Entry from $15 to $30.
Course and race notes
RUN THE POINT. At Emerson Point Preserve.
Run wild. Chase the views. Experience the Point. Get ready to explore one of Florida’s most beautiful natural settings!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, October 2
2027 · in 329 days
Start time
7:45 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K5 miles8.1 miles
Price
$15 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Oct 2, 2027
Opened Apr 1, 2027
Race day in Palmetto
Weather
88° / 72°F
Typical high and low for October 2, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Bradenton 5 Ese, FL (9.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:22 AM – 7:16 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 23 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 0.2 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 Oct 1
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi5 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Villa FloridaDream in Bradenton/Anna Maria Island zu vermieten
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront
About 12 min drive3.8 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: 9th St West Motel
About 15 min drive4.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: TownePlace Suites Sarasota Bradenton West
About 15 min drive5.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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