Sarasota Half Marathon & 5k

Sarasota Half Marathon & 5k is set for December 13, 2026, in Sarasota, Florida, at Nathan Benderson Park. Two formats are on offer: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5K, both run on scenic but demanding courses through a park known for its large lake and its rowing facilities. Start times are not published, so check the event schedule before you plan your morning.

The two distances cover a wide range of goals. If the half is your target, count on a 12- to 16-week build with a weekly long run that reaches 11 or 12 miles, which is enough to race the distance rather than survive it. The 5K works as a season-closing speed test or as a first race, and the lakeside setting gives spectators an easy place to watch. Sarasota's beaches and restaurants make a race weekend simple to extend.