5K Awards

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is proud to celebrate runners of every age on the Ringling Bridge. All 5K awards are given separately for male and female finishers, and age is based on your age on race day, April 25, 2027.

Recognized at the 8:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony on Race Day

Overall

• 1st Place Overall
• 2nd Place Overall
• 3rd Place Overall

Masters

• Masters (ages 40–49): 1st place
• Grandmasters (ages 50–59): 1st place
• Senior Grandmasters (ages 60–69): 1st place
• Veteran Masters (ages 70 and over): 1st place

Biggest School Team

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place go to the Sarasota County public and charter schools with the highest 5K participation compared to their size. We divide each school team’s 5K registrations by the school’s total enrollment at the start of the 2026–2027 school year, so schools of every size have an equal shot. To count toward your school, create or choose your school’s team when you register on RunSignUp. More details to come.

Age Group Winners: Prize Pickup at the Event Tent

The 1st-place finisher in each age group receives a prize from a local business. Stop by the event tent after you finish to pick it up by 9:00 a.m.

Age groups: 9 and under, 10–12, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, 85–89, 90–94, 95–99, and in five-year groups beyond that as needed.

Age Group Results: 2nd Through 6th Place

Runners finishing 2nd through 6th in each age group will be recognized on the official RunSignUp results leaderboard.

Good to know

• Runners can win only one award. Overall winners are not eligible for Masters or age group awards, and Masters winners are not eligible for age group prizes.
• Unclaimed prizes can be picked up at the Foundation office or will be mailed by May 31, 2027.
• Overall awards are based on gun time, measured from the starting signal. Age group awards are based on chip time, measured from when you cross the start line to when you cross the finish line.