Festive family fun! Join us at the best patriotic party in the Sarasota area for a 3.1 mile run or walk around the lake at Nathan Benderson Park and earn a Glow in the Dark Finisher's medal! Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic themed race, then stay for the fireworks and fun! *Please note that if you plan to park on the island, you must purchase an Event Day Parking Pass from Nathan Benderson Park using the link at the bottom of this page. **Packet Pick Up will be on site on Monday, July 3 from 5PM-6:45PM
Awards:
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall M/F,
Top 3 Overall Masters M/F, and Top Overall U-18 M/F
Packet Pickup:
7/3 Nathan Benderson Park 5PM-6:345PM
EVENT PARKING
For Island parking info and to purchase a parking pass for the event, please visit this website:
https://fireworksonthelake.com/
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Virtual 5K Closed
Can't make it out on race day, but still want to participate? Run the Virtual 5K and receive the finisher's medal and official race shirt. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
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$35.00Apr 26 - Jul 3
Kids Dash Closed
Kids Dash Distances (by age): 100 Meters (3-4 years old) 200 Meters (5-6 years old) 400 Meters (7-9 years old) 800 Meters (10-12 years old). Event Day Island Parking Pass is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.
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$20.00Apr 26 - Jul 3
Publix Fireworks 5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Enjoy 3.1 miles around the lake - then stay for the fireworks and fun! Registration price includes chip timing, shirt, and a glow in the dark medal! Festivities include 1 beer per participant. Event Day Island Parking Pass NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.
- Online registration closed
5K - NO SHIRT Option Closed
5K Registration with No Shirt. Includes chip timing, and glow in the dark finisher's medal. Festivities also include 1 beer per participant. Event Day Island Parking Pass is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.
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$30.00
Shirt not included
Apr 26 - Jul 3
The Fireworks 4 Miler will benefit the Big Bill Foundation. The mission of the Big Bill Foundation is to provide scholarships to youth that have battled childhood cancer or other life-threatening conditions. For more information or to make a donation please visit www.bigbillfoundation.org
We value runner safety. In the event of severe weather or other hazardous conditions, the director(s) reserve the right to cancel the race for the safety of its participants. Registrations cancelled due to public safety concerns will not be refunded, but instead used to cover event costs, with the balance being treated as a charitable donation to the event beneficiary.
Conditions that may result in event cancellation include (but are not limited to): lightning, high winds, flooding, fires, and other acts of God.
Event schedule
- Mon, July 3, 2023 6:15 PM - Kids Dash
- Mon, July 3, 2023 7:00 PM - 5K
Contact information
- Event contact
- Fit2Time Race Management
- fit2time@fit2run.com
- Phone
- (941) 727-2316