The Florida Run @ Manatee Springs State Park

Kick off your weekend at Manatee Springs State Park with a Friday 5K and Saturday 10K and Half Marathon—two days of trail running set in one of North Florida’s most scenic parks. Kick off your weekend at Manatee Springs State Park with a Friday 5K and Saturday 10K and Half Marathon—two days of trail running set in one of North Florida’s most scenic parks. Smooth, runnable trails. Shaded forest. Crystal-clear springs. QUICK INFO Location: Manatee Springs State ParkDates: Friday 5K + Saturday 10K & Half MarathonDistances: 5K | 10K | Half MarathonTerrain: Smooth, runnable trails through shaded forestSwag: Finisher medal and race swag itemFood: Spaghetti dinner Friday and breakfast burritos Saturday PACKET PICK-UP & START TIMES Friday Packet Pick-Up 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMManatee Springs State Park Saturday Packet Pick-Up6:00 AM – 7:00 AMManatee Springs State Park Start Times5K (Friday): 5:30 PMHalf Marathon (Saturday): 7:15 AM10K (Saturday): 7:30 AM FEATURED EVENTS Manatee Springs Weekend Challenge (5K + Half Marathon)Make it a full weekend. Run Friday and Saturday, push your limits, and earn serious bragging rights. Double Down Challenge (5K + 10K)Two races. Two days. Double the fun. Includes a special Weekend Challenge finisher item.Save when you bundle. Limited availability. PARKING & PARK INFO Parking fees go directly to Manatee Springs State Park. Parking passes are single day use only and must be purchased online the morning of the race. You may also use or purchase an annual Florida State Park Pass. Please abide by the speed limit when entering the park. WHY RUN MANATEE SPRINGS Beautiful shaded forest trailsSmooth, runnable terrain for all levelsStart and finish near the springsChance to see a manateeFamily-friendly, welcoming atmosphereTwo-day race weekend experience