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SATURDAY
DECEMBER 17

NATHAN BENDERSON PARK
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6:00PM
REGISTER NOW
EVENT DETAILS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Where? Nathan Benderson Park: Sarasota, Florida
When? National Anthem and Pre-Race Instructions start at 5:50pm.  Race starts at 6:00pm.
Parking: $5 CASH per car will be charged by Nathan Benderson Park to park conveniently where the race starts and finishes.

WHAT TO EXPECT
​This fun family friendly festive event features dozens of Christmas decorations at the start and finish line and music that creates an atmosphere that will get your Christmas season started off right! This professionally chip timed night glow run will be a memorable experience like no other. Athletes run or walk the lakeside Christmas themed course at night.  Athletes add to the atmosphere with their complimentary glow products that are included with registration.  Spectators will enjoy free live runner tracking with the ​Elite Events Tracker App. ...and YES, there is 100% chance of pretty snowfall at the finish!​
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INCLUDED WITH ENTRY 

​*FREE GLOW PRODUCTS ARE INCLUDED TOO!
PACKET PICK UP
​Early Packet Pick Up
Friday 12/16 - 4:00pm-6:00pm
Nathan Benderson Park
(Directions)

​Race Day Packet Pick Up
3:00-5:40PM
Nathan Benderson Park
​(
Directions)
TECH SHIRTS
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Shirt sizes and styles are first come, first served.  Please arrive early at packet pick up to ensure your shirt of choice.  Shirt size selection on your registration is not guaranteed.
FINISHER MEDAL
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AWARDS
​​All finishers receive a medal as they finish.
5K COURSE
CLICK ON MAP FOR INTERACTIVE VERSION
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TURN BY TURN COURSE FLYOVER

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5K COURSE RECORDS BY AGE GROUP
​Female
1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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Male
1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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ALL 5K TIMES EVER RUN ON THIS COURSE
ATHLETE GUIDE
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TRACKING APP
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DIRECTIONS
NATHAN BENDERSON PARK
5851 Nathan Benderson Park Circle
Sarasota, FL 34235
​(Directions)
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PARKING
Nathan Benderson Park will charge $5 to park inside the park.
PRICING
5K ENTRY
Until August 31

$39

September 1 - Race Day

$45

Race Day

$48


FAMILY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
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    • Punta Gorda Half Marathon & 5k >
      • January 7, 2023
    • Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Half Marathon & 5k >
      • January 14, 2023
    • Venice Half Marathon & 5k >
      • February 19, 2022
    • Fort Myers City of Palms Half Marathon & 5k >
      • March 4, 2023
    • Sunrise Half Marathon & 5k >
      • March 25, 2023
    • Naples Paradise Coast Half Marathon & 5k >
      • TBD, 2023
    • USA Independence Day 5k >
      • July 4, 2022
    • Naples Distance Classic 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon >
      • October 8, 2022
    • Rocktoberfest 10k & 5k >
      • October 22, 2022
    • Hollywood Beach Oceanside Half Marathon & 5k >
      • November 5, 2022
    • Thanksgiving Day 5k >
      • November 24, 2022
    • Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5k >
      • November 24, 2022
    • Naples Fall Classic Half Marathon & 5k >
      • December 10, 2022
    • Naples Christmas Glow Run 5k >
      • December 10, 2022
    • Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5k >
      • December 17, 2022
    • Sarasota West Coast Half Marathon & 5k >
      • December 18, 2022
    • Half Marathon Tour
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