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Sarasota Half Marathon

Sarasota Half Marathon

Race Date

Jan 9, 2027

Location

Sarasota, FL

Standout70

The Experience

🎉 Welcome to the Sarasota Half Marathon, 10k, 5k run! We’re thrilled to have you join us for an unforgettable race in Lakewood Ranch. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience: 📍 Event Overview: Race: Sarasota Half Marathon, 10k, 5k run Location: Lakewood Ranch Packet Pick-Up: Look out for EMAIL closer to race! Race Start Time: 7:00 AM For the Half: Time limit for the Half is 3:16 - 15min pace The Finish line will be taken down at that time 

🎽 Runner Perks: A stylish race t-shirt Post-race snacks & refreshments A fun, festive atmosphere Age group awards and recognition Age Group Categories: Under 12 13–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70+  🎶 Race Day Fun: Local vendor booths to explore Music to keep the energy high Great vibes and community spirit  🧘 Pre-Race Stretch Session: Join us 30 minutes before the race for a guided group stretch to get warmed up and ready to run. Thank you for being part of the Trail run experience! We’re so excited to see you at the start line! Let’s make this a race to remember! Happy Racing! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️  Half Marathon map (4 loops) RunGo | Sarasota half | Sarasota  5k map CLICK HERE 10k (2 loops) CLICK HERE Hotels nearby THE 10 CLOSEST Hotels to The Mall at University Town Center, Sarasota (tripadvisor.com)   Here's the packet pick-up information and some important details for the Sarasota Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k: *Packet Pick-Up Locations: January 9th at UTC in the mall Fit 2 Run Store there will be packet pickup from 5pm to 7pm Saturday, 10th 2025 starts at 5:45 am at Centauri Insurance (Race day pick-up). 4081 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240  Race Day Parking:  Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240.  Race Day Schedule:  - Half Marathon:4 loops. 7am  Time limit for the Half is 3:16 - 15min pace The Finish line will be taken down at that time  - 10k: 2 loops. 7:15am - 5k: 1 loop. 7:15am  Safety Measures:  - Local AM radio group across the course. - Local bike club patrolling. - Water stops every couple of miles. - DJ's - Please be vigilant even though it's a closed course. - If using earbuds, consider one to hear commands from volunteers. Race day parking Grace Community Church 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

4081 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34240

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

FL18001TY · Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Standout70
Methodology
Heritage20/20

21 years running

Size13/15

~350 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty10/20

10% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources

National draw8/10

runners from 22 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:14:05

Weather5/10

typical high 68°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

68°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

75%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 26,566 finishers actually crossed the line across 21 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

26,566

Median time

2:06:21

Latest turnout

94

States

51

10%
25%
75%
90%
0:55p50 median ≈ 2:155:25

Turnout by year

20192026

'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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