DeSoto Grand Parade 5K - 18th Annual - CANCELLED

Unfortunately the parade has been cancelled so we are unable to have the 5K. 

We will still have the after party and you can stop by and check out the brewery and get your free beer. The official hours of the after party will now be 6-8pm but you are welcome to come before or after that.

The run BEFORE the parade! Thousands of cheering spectators along beautiful, tree-lined, Manatee Avenue make this a unique 5k experience.

Runners will race an out-and-back course along the route of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society Heritage Festival Grand Parade on Manatee Avenue down to around 37th St W and back to downtown Old Main. This is one of the most spectacular parades in the southeastern United States. The start and finish line are directly in front of O'Bricks Grille.

Register by April 14th to guarantee a shirt.

Located on Beautiful Downtown Main Street
-Runners & Walkers Welcome!
-Chip timed
-Water stops at each mile
-Pre-race warm-up provided by Anytime Fitness
-Port-o-lets & pre/post-race water available
-Awards for overall finishers and all age Group Awards (available for pick-up as results post): Overall, Masters 40+, Grand Masters 50+, Senior Grand Masters 60+, Veteran Grand Masters 70+; 3 deep in age groups 9 & Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19 & 5 year age groups 20-24 to 80+
-Premium Shirts (Unisex, Ladies)
-Lots of Parking (3rd/12th Lot, Parking Structures and More)
-Water misters at the finish line!

After party at Magnanimous Brewing down the road. All runners of age will receive a free craft beer with the special tear off from their bibs. They will have great food and live music so come on out and enjoy!

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Want to save $$$ and be apart of a fun club?!

Sign up for the Bradenton Runners Club and save $5 off this race (and others).

          SIGN UP FOR BRC HERE!!! (before you register for race)         

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WE ARE ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO GET THEIR PACKETS/REGISTER IN ADVANCE. YOU CAN HAVE FRIENDS PICK UP PACKETS FOR YOU IF NEEDED. THANKS!

Packet Pick-Up Information
Thursday April 28th, 5-8pm, 3 Keys Brewery
Friday April 29th, 5-8pm, Magnanimous Brewing

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• Volunteer Note:  We are currently seeking volunteers.  Please visit our Volunteer link for a more detailed description of where we need help and when.  Without you, there can be no race!  (Students in need of volunteer hours for scholarships are eligible and will receive a signed letter from the club verifying hours.)

So where does your money go???
Your money (after race expenses are deducted) go to support local student running athletes. The De Soto Grand Parade 5k benefits the Bradenton Runners Club student athletic program which awards scholarships to high school seniors and financial aid to students wishing to attend summer running camps.  Please visit our website www.bradentonrunnersclub.com for more information.  We are 100% non-profit and our races are supported 100% by volunteers.