The Publix Half Marathon/5K

What you can expect at this years Publix Half Marathon/5K

• An accurately measured course with mile markers, split timing matts, and timing clocks along the course.
• At least 8 hydration stations along the course each with portalets available. Also energy gel stations along the course. More will be added if the weather indicates it is prudent.
• There will be 4 packet pickup locations including on Race Day.
• All runners will have a choice between a T-Shirt or a Tank Shirt. Every runner will also receive a beautiful Custom Finisher Medal. You must be registered by October 10, 2021 to be guaranteed a Race Shirt.
• All Half Marathon Runners will receive a Personalized Race Bib. You must be registered by October 10, 2021 to get a Personalized Bib.
• The Friday night before the race (11/12/2021) at Packet Pickup at CoolToday Park you will be able to enjoy pasta dinner with a cash bar after picking up your packet.
• Also on Friday night there will be a Corn Hole Tournament that anyone can enter! It will be a way for the entire family to get involved in the race weekend.
• After your race you will be treated to a full hot breakfast buffet. There will be eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits, OJ, coffee and of course Ice Cold Beer!
• There will also a concert by MFRE official band, R Anthony & 813 Live. You heard him on "The Voice" and at our races at Myakka.
• Our overall awards will go 3 deep in both the Half and the 5K and include new Asics shoes, Fit2Run Gift Cards, Publix Gift Cards, and trophies.
• Age Group awards will also go 3 deep in both races.
• All Masters awards will be awarded in both races.
• Both Races will start out in front of the CoolToday Park. You will finish inside the stadium by entering through the chute in right field. You will then follow the warning track around around the field and finishing by third base. As you finish your race you will see yourself on the huge stadium Jumbotron. It will be a great photo op for your friends and family.
• You will also be able to purchase extra food and Drink Wrist Bands for your friends and family that are attending with you but not running. This will give them access to to the breakfast Buffet so they can eat with you! These are available in our Race Store on our Race Roster Site.
• There will a raffle and the winner will receive a beautiful Kayak. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Tickets for both raffles are also available in our store.
• These are also the last races in the 2021 Publix Racing Series.
• Free parking close to all the action at the stadium.
• There will be inflatables for the kids.
• Registration insurance is available when you complete your registration form.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be the week before the race at 4 different convenient locations from Sarasota FL to Punta Gorda FL and on race morning. Exact times and locations TBA as we get closer to race day.

REFUNDS

This race has a no refund policy. By registering for this event you are agreeing to this no refund policy. Registration Insurance is available when you are registering.

You and your family are going to have a great time!

The earlier you register the less you will pay!