Bradenton Area Conquistador Half Marathon / 5K / 1 mile Fun Run

Register now to secure your space in Manatee County's one & only 13-miler in gorgeous Manatee County. A Hernando DeSoto Historical Society Signature Event. The fun kicks off at 6:30am in downtown Bradenton. As the course proceeds to Manatee Avenue, the Green Bridge challenge begins. Run over the mile-wide Manatee River, through historic Palmetto then back over the bridge. Continue along Bradenton's main thoroughfare before turning onto Riverview Boulevard to gape at the stately waterfront homes. A couple more turns until you finish in downtown Bradenton, just before the start of the Farmer’s Market! Formerly the Bradenton Area Half Marathon.

Or if 13.1 miles is not your style, try the challenging 5K bridge run!!!

This year we have added a BRAND NEW 5K race. One of the most challenging 5K’s on the Florida Gulf Coast. The race will start in scenic downtown Bradenton where you will immediately face the first of two bridge challenges, over the Green Bridge into Beautiful Palmetto, run along the Riverside to return for the 2nd bridge challenge as you head to the finish line. ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE??! Be part of the 1st Conquistador 5K!

FunRun starts at 8am along the beautiful Bradenton Riverwalk. Water station will be provided at the halfway mark and you finish right downtown with the festivities. this is NOT a timed race.