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2026-2027 5K Races in Sarasota, Florida

Every upcoming 5K around Sarasota, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

20 upcoming 5K races found · 12 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Sarasota races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field759 finishers16th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Runin the 5KLongest-running50th year50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Runannual tradition
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Behind Their Smile for 22TOOMANY Sarasota, FL5KFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 202623rd Annual Boo Run Sarasota, FL5K500 YardsFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026VETERANS MILE and 5K Sarasota, FL1 Mile5KFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Florida Turkey Trot Sarasota, FL5KFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026The 29th Annual Jingle & Jog 5k Sarasota, FL5KFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 202650th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run Sarasota, FL5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Ugly Sweater 5k Sarasota, FL5KFrom $35Details Thu, Dec 17, 2026Fleet Feet Sarasota Santa Launch Sarasota, FL5KFrom $10Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026The Frosty 5K Sarasota, FL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Sarasota Half Marathon Sarasota, FLHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $40Details Sun, Jan 10, 202714th Annual Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk Sarasota, FL5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 202716th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run Sarasota, FL5KFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 20275K RUN FOR THE DONUT Sarasota, FL5K0.5KFrom $38Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Alpha Law Group Autism 5K Sarasota, FL5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027Kraken Sarasota, FL5K10KFrom $25Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run Sarasota, FL5KFrom $40Details Sun, May 16, 2027Bacon Run Sarasota, FL5K10K1.5 MilesFrom $32Details Sat, Sep 18, 202725th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk Sarasota, FL5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Centerstone's 25th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention Sarasota, FL5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 2, 2027Phillippi Shores 5k - 1mile fun run Sarasota, FL5K1 MileRegistration opens Jul 12, 2027From $30Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Sarasota

When are most 5K races held in Sarasota?

December is the busiest month for 5K races in Sarasota, with 5 of the 20, followed by October with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Sarasota 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 12 5K races in Sarasota with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:34, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Sarasota?

Browse Sarasota run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.

Are there trail 5K races near Sarasota?

Yes, one race around Sarasota gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.