17th Annual DeSoto Grand Parade 5K...

• 5K Run :- Run 3.1 Miles

_ The 17th Annual DeSoto Grand Parade 5K:

Hello Registrants,
The 17th Desoto Grand Parade 5K will be moved to 2021 on April 24th. This is due to the Parade being moved to next year.
You are still registered and nothing is required if you would like to run next year. 
If at any point you decide you cannot run next year then you can also defer to the following year.
Since we are a small club and this race provides a large portion of our yearly budget, we are hoping you will stay registered or defer to the following year. If you absolutely require a refund we understand and you can contact us and we will take care of it.
Thank you very much and stay safe.

The run BEFORE the parade! 75,000+ cheering spectators along beautiful, tree-lined, Manatee Avenue make this a unique 5k experience.

Runners will race an out-and-back course along the route of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society Heritage Festival Grand Parade on Manatee Avenue down to around 37th St W and back to downtown Old Main. This is one of the most spectacular parades in the southeastern United States. The start and finish line are directly in front of O'Bricks Grille.

Located on Downtown Main St This Year!
-Runners & Walkers Welcome!
-Chip timed
-Water stops
-Pre-race warm-up provided by Anytime Fitness
-Port-o-lets & pre-race water available in race area prior to start
-Awards for overall finishers and all age Group Awards (available for pick-up as results post): Overall, Masters 40+, Grand Masters 50+, Senior Grand Masters 60+, Veteran Grand Masters 70+; 3 deep in age groups 9 & Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19 & 5 year age groups 20-24 to 80+
-Premium Shirts (Unisex, Ladies)
-Great post-race food, Water, SHAVED ICE!
-DJ to pump you up, play great music and announce winners
-Very Good Door Prizes!
-Lots of Parking (3rd/12th Lot, Parking Structures and More)
-Water misters on the course and at the finish line!

After party will be located again at Darwin Brewing Company and Taproom. All runners of age will receive a free craft beer with the special tear off from their bibs. They will have great food and live music so come on out and enjoy!

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Want to save $$$ and be apart of a fun club?!

Sign up for the Bradenton Runners Club and get $5 off this race (and Others) as well as 10% off at stores!

o  Students $10 (high school and younger)

o  Single Adult $20 (5 years for price of 4 - $80)

o  Family $30 (5 years for the price of 4 - $120)

          SIGN UP FOR BRC HERE!!! (before you register for race)         

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Packet Pick-Up Information
Thursday April 22nd, 5-8pm, TBD
Friday April 23rd, 5-8pm, Darwin Brewing Company
 
You can still register for the race at each location. Accepting Cash, Credit or Check.

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Shirts and sizes guaranteed to runners preregistering on/before April 10th (those after or on day of race receive shirts & sizes as available) Registration will be open during packet pick up and race day. However, shirts are only guaranteed to those who register prior to the deadline.

• Volunteer Note:  We are currently seeking volunteers.  Please visit our Volunteer link for a more detailed description of where we need help and when.  Without you, there can be no race!  (Students in need of volunteer hours for scholarships are eligible and will receive a signed letter from the club verifying hours.)

So where does your money go???
Your money (after race expenses are deducted) go to support local student running athletes. The De Soto Grand Parade 5k benefits the Bradenton Runners Club student athletic program which awards scholarships to high school seniors and financial aid to students wishing to attend summer running camps.  Please visit our website www.bradentonrunnersclub.com for more information.  We are 100% non-profit and our races are supported 100% by volunteers.

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-) 2021 race registration is open • Registration Information 
 

2020 No race
2014-2019 Results at: runsignup.com