SUP & RUN 5K

Saturday, May 2, 2026 • Sarasota, FL
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When is SUP & RUN 5K?

SUP & RUN 5K takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Sarasota, FL.

What distances does SUP & RUN 5K offer?

SUP & RUN 5K offers 5 events: 5K RUN ONLY OR WALK, STAND UP PADDLE - SUP ONLY, VIRTUAL 5K | Walk or Run (incl. mailing your SWAG), SUP 3.1 & 5K RUN (BOTH EVENTS), 🍀 First 100 CLUB 🍀.

Event Distance Price
5K RUN ONLY OR WALK 3.1 mi $50.00 Register
STAND UP PADDLE - SUP ONLY 3.1 mi $50.00 Register
VIRTUAL 5K | Walk or Run (incl. mailing your SWAG) 3.1 mi $55.00 Register
SUP 3.1 & 5K RUN (BOTH EVENTS) 6.2 mi $50.00 Register
🍀 First 100 CLUB 🍀 $85.00 Register

How much does SUP & RUN 5K cost?

Registration for SUP & RUN 5K starts at $40.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is SUP & RUN 5K held?

SUP & RUN 5K is held in Sarasota, FL at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle.

About SUP & RUN 5K

The 11th Annual SUP & RUN 5K event will be held at Nathan Benderson Park to benefit RUCK9 (www.RUCK9.com)  

The SUP & RUN 5K gives athletes three great races in one to choose from

  • 5K RUN 
  • 5K Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) OR
  • 5K SUP & 5K RUN 
    (There is a start line mat (chip) for the combination SUP & RUN)
Athletes participating in the combination SUP & RUN will run the 5K first and then hop on their paddle board for a 5K paddle around Nathan Benderson Park.  The SUP & RUN 5K draws top runners and SUP'ers who compete for cash prizes but it's our not-so-serious athletes who have the most prominent place in the event.
 
Athletes participating in the SUP portion of the race MUST know how to swimIf you are not able to swim, you may not participate in the SUP portion.
 
The SUP & RUN 5K is a family style event.
 
WALKERS ARE WELCOME and encouraged to attend.
 
Why choose the SUP & RUN 5K? 
  1. Every finisher receives a custom finisher medal.
  2. The race shirts are AMAZING!
  3. AWARDS GO 6 DEEP IN EACH 5 YEAR AGE GROUP!
  4. SWAG, to quote a participant, "this race SWAG is truly head and shoulders above most races"
  5. The food & post-race celebration party is FUN! FUN! 
  6. Whoa! There is a beer garden, a SIP & RUM station and AMAZING VENDORS where you can buy really cool stuff AND
  7. The Athletes, Vendors, Sponsors, and Spectators: ALL CELEBRATING OUR Uniquely Created Canines!

RACE DAY/TIME
Saturday, May 2, 2026

All Races Start at 8 AM sharp!

If renting a paddleboard, please arrive by 7 AM to secure your board & paddle.

2026 Packet Pick-Up Times, Dates and Locations

Wednesday, April 29th | 4PM - 7PM | TBA

Thursday, April 30th | 4PM – 7PM | TBA

Friday, May 1st | 4PM – 7PM | Nathan Benderson Park (at the Finishing Tower) | 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle (34235)

Need more reasons?  Visit our Facebook page for regular updates: SUP & RUN 5K  

 

Packet Pick-Up Dates, Times and Locations

Wednesday, April 29th | 4PM - 7PM | TBA

Thursday, April 30th | 4PM – 7PM | TBA 

Friday, May 1st | 4PM – 7PM | Nathan Benderson Park (at the Finishing Tower) | 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle (34235)

 

                            ***RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP FOR OUT OF TOWN ATHLETES ONLY***

 

Parking

Did you know that we pay for your parking?

Yes, one of the reasons that SUP & Run 5K registration is a higher price point than any other MFRE event, is because Benderson Park charges $15 per car that is parked on site. We highly recommend carpooling if possible!! We will also have a "donation" box at the Registration Table, if you'd like to help cover the cost of parking, so we can donate more to the pups.

*Starting this year, we will have dedicated parking staff to direct those with paddleboards to the closest to the water parking spots. *

Race Course

Swag & Giveaways

5K RUN ONLY OR WALK: Fun Race Shirt
STAND UP PADDLE - SUP ONLY: Fun Race Shirt
VIRTUAL 5K | Walk or Run (incl. mailing your SWAG): Fun Race Shirt
SUP 3.1 & 5K RUN (BOTH EVENTS): Fun Race Shirt
🍀 First 100 CLUB 🍀: First 100 Club | Surprise Giveaway
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