FITFest 2023 will be held on Saturday, February 18th at the NEST at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, FL. This event is an outdoor showcase of local businesses and provides an introduction to the area’s popular fitness and healthy lifestyle opportunities.
This day is all about community: bringing together a bootcamp, a 5K run/walk coordinated by Weatherwood Races and benefitting Operation Warrior Resolution.
Following the mainstage events, you can choose your own adventure by partaking in other scheduled workshops/specialty classes.
From Mr. Bongos DJing on the main stage to lawn activities, grabbing a healthy lunch, or shopping local vendors in the marketplace, there’s plenty to do when you’re not on your mat. All activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, music, and food!
Event entry and all classes are free but a waiver/wristband is required.
Registration fee is REQUIRED to participate in 5K & 1mi walk/stroll.
Event schedule
- February 16 5:00 PM EST - Packet Pick Up - Day 1
- February 17 5:00 PM EST - Packet Pick Up - Day 2
- February 18 7:00 AM EST - Check In Opens
- February 18 7:00 AM EST - Bootcamp
- February 18 7:45 AM EST - 5K Begins
- February 18 8:45 AM EST - 5K Awards
- February 18 9:00 AM EST - Course Open for 1 Mile
- February 18 9:00 AM EST - Workshop 1
- February 18 10:00 AM EST - Workshop 2
- February 18 11:00 AM EST - Workshop 3
- February 18 12:00 PM EST - Event Ends
Registration fees
FITFest 5K
Registration closes in 3 days 15 hours-
WATER STATION at the 1.5 mile mark of the 5K and post race hydration drinks will be provided at the finish line. PACKET PICK-UP: Thursday 2/16 from 5-7pm and Friday 2/17 from 5-7pm. Location TBA. Each participant must pick up and sign their own waiver. RACE DAY: Please plan to arrive for the 5K run by 8:00am.
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Register for FITFest 5K$35.00
General Registration
Now registering Sep 18 – Feb 9 -
ClosedFeb 10 – Feb 10
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$40.00
Race Week Pricing
Feb 10 – Feb 17 -
ClosedFeb 17 – Feb 17
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$45.00
Race Day Pricing
Feb 18 – Feb 18
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FITFest 1 Mile Walk & Stroll
Registration closes in 3 days 15 hours-
1 Mile Walk or Stroll (Strollers are welcome) between 7am-12pm, except during 5K set up. PACKET PICK-UP: Thursday 2/16 from 5-7pm and Friday 2/17 from 5-7pm. Location TBA. Each participant must pick up and sign their own waiver.
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Register for FITFest 1 Mile Walk & Stroll$20.00
General Registration
Now registering Sep 18 – Feb 9 -
ClosedFeb 10 – Feb 10
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$25.00
Race Week Pricing
Feb 10 – Feb 17 -
ClosedFeb 17 – Feb 17
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$25.00
Race Day Pricing
Feb 18 – Feb 18
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FITFest Bootcamp
A dynamic boot camp workout $10 shirt option during registration
FITFest Yoga Experience
Yoga experience workshop $10 shirt option during registration
Register today for the FITFest 1 Mile Walk & Stroll
A beautiful, scenic 1-mile course through the Robinson Preserve
Family-friendly exercise event for all FITFest attendees. Strollers & Leashed Dogs welcome.
Check in at WeatherWood Race Tent and Start your walk or stroll
Open from 7 am and 12 pm during FITFest Manatee
Register to participate.
The 5K route will take you through Robinson Preserve Expansion. Beginning at the NEST, participants will walk, run or stroll around waterways, over wooden bridges and up a scenic rise to look out over Tampa Bay. The terrain throughout this popular expansion of Robinson Preserve consists of sand, crushed shell and rubberized trails.
WATER STATION at the 1.5 mile mark of the 5K and post race at the finish line.
CAUTION: Trails are maintained but preserved in their natural state. You may find uneven surfaces, leaves, branches, roots and other elements typical of this type of environment. Please wear appropriate closed-toe footwear and exercise outdoor-activity caution.
Register to participate.
Take Exit 220 from I-75 and head West. Follow Manatee Ave W. to 75th St W. Turn right on 75th St W. and turn left on 9th Ave W. Robinson Preserve South entrance is at the end of 9th Ave W.
PARKING: Parking is available within Robinson Preserve South( Expansion at 9th Ave NW, Geraldson's Farm or in other designated areas along 99th St NW. Please refrain from parking in areas not posted to be event parking.
Traveling for Manatee FITFest + 5k 2022 and prefer to rest up? Check out the official hotel of the event, Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound, for the ultimate adventure lovers accommodations!
Reserve your room using this booking link before 1/13/23 for a discount.
Room Rates Include; • Complimentary hot breakfast buffet every morning • Complimentary parking • Complimentary WiFi
Those who accept the challenge of completing all of the mainstage events, including the 5K, will earn a dri-fit event T Shirt. Shirt sizes are guaranteed to participants who sign up by midnight on 1/27/23. Thereafter shirt sizes will be available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis.
All registered 5K and 1mi participants will receive an event shirt and finisher's medal.
Manatee FITFest is proud to award the Top Male and Female Overall Finishers, Top Stroller Runner Finisher, Top Dog Runner Finisher, and Top Age Group awards in 10 year age groups.
Countdown to event
Contact information
- Event contact
- Chad R Martson
- Phone
- 7273837888
