3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k
Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon: a flat, fast park loop with a small, loyal field.
Race Date
Mar 7, 2027
Location
Sarasota, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 282
Highlights
Course
The Experience
The Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon, now in its third year, offers a fast and flat course through Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. With an elevation change near zero, this road race is a prime candidate for a personal best. The field is modest—188 finishers in the most recent edition—yet draws runners from 18 states. Repeat runner loyalty is about 3%, suggesting a quiet but dedicated following.
The course loops through the park's well-maintained paths, likely offering views of the water and greenery. Florida's March weather can be warm (typical 62–80°F), so runners should prepare for humidity. The 5K is also available for those seeking a shorter distance. This race epitomizes a low-key, community-focused event where the simplicity of a flat, fast course takes center stage.
Race-provided description
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SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2027
REGISTER NOW (https://www.suncoasthalf.com/register.html)
THE 3RD ANNUAL EVENT IS
SARASOTSA, FL - NATHAN BENDERSON PARK - 7:00AM
THE PREMIUM RUNNING EXPERIENCE
EVENT DETAILS
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONWhere? Nathan Benderson Park: Sarasota, Florida When? National Anthem and Pre-Race Instr
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Course Map
Quality Score
2 years running
~141 finishers a year
growing or steady
3% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 18 states
winner 1:17:30
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 282 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
282
Median time
2:14:14
Latest turnout
188
States
22
Turnout by year
2025–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the 3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k?
The 3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k is held on Sunday, March 7, 2027, starting at 12:00 PM.
Where does the 3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k take place?
It takes place in Sarasota, Florida.
What distances does the 3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k course flat and good for a PR?
The 3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the 3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k?
HalfRuns has finish records for 282 runners who have completed the 3rd Annual - Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon & 5k.
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