YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon / 5K

YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon & 5K 

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Start Times

7:00 AM – Half Marathon

7:15 AM – 5K

Location: Englewood Beach South Parking Lot (across from The SandBar Tiki & Grille)

Presented by The SandBar Tiki & Grille

Join the Englewood YMCA for our annual Half Marathon & 5K, set along scenic Manasota Key, one of Florida's most beautiful coastal destinations. This fast, runner-friendly course features long straightaways, minimal turns, and miles of tree-lined roadway that provide welcome shade along the route.

Both races begin at the South Beach Parking Lot. Half Marathon participants will head north on Beach Road for approximately 6.55 miles before making a turnaround and returning to the finish. The 5K follows the same scenic route on a shorter out-and-back course.

Registration

Advance registration is required. There will be no race day registration. 

5K (Ages 14 & Under): $15 (price does not increase)

Every Participant Receives

Chip-timed race

Finisher medal

Official race shirt (while supplies last)

Free hot breakfast at The SandBar Tiki & Grille beginning at 8:30 AM

One complimentary draft beer for participants age 21+

Live music following the race

Age group awards

Race Information

Parking: Englewood Beach Parking Area

Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

The Half Marathon has a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit, requiring an average pace of approximately 16 minutes per mile.

The course remains open to traffic. Participants should stay alert and follow all instructions from law enforcement and race volunteers.

Timing & Awards

The race is professionally chip timed.

Per USATF rules, gun time will determine overall winners and any prize money or bonus awards. Chip time (net time) will be used to determine all age group award winners.