Rise & Run 5K 

New Year’s Day January 1, 2027 | 8:00 AM | Tom Bennett Park

Start the year moving with purpose at the 4th annual Rise & Run 5K—a fun, team-oriented New Year’s Day celebration for runners, walkers, and families of all ages.

Kick off 2027 with fresh goals, healthy beginnings, and community connection on a flat, road course perfect for first-timers and seasoned runners alike. Whether you run, walk, or push a stroller, this race is all about showing up and starting strong.

✨ What to Expect

Team-focused race with a prize for the biggest team
Fun selfie wall for photo-ops 
Unique, “Why I Rise” themed medals
Music, celebration vibes & giveaways
Family-friendly atmosphere
Walk or run—your pace, your purpose
 

This isn’t just a race—it’s a moment to reflect, reset, and rise together as a community.

📸 Gather your team. Capture the moment.

🏃‍♀️ Set the tone for the year ahead.

🎉 Rise & Run into 2027 with us!

Chip timing will be provided by Beach Bum Timing. 

The race will be at Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton, 400 Cypress Creek BLVD, Bradenton FL.

This year we will not only have awards for top 3 male and female but we will be expanding our awards to top 2 in age groups. The age groups will be 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Packet Pick up will be: 

Dec 29th @ New Balance, 315 N Cattlemen RD, Sarasota from 4 to 7pm.

Dec 30th @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, during normal business hours 7am to 4pm.

Dec 31st @ Run With Purpose Nutrition, 8319 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, during normal business hours 7am to Noon.

Race Day Packet Pickup: 6:30am - 7:30am.

Race Day Registration: 6:30am to 7:30am. You will need your phone to scan a QR code to register. CC or Apple Pay only. NO CASH