YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon / 5K 2026 — Englewood, FL

YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon & 5K Saturday, October 17, 2026 Start Times 7:00 AM – Half Marathon 7:15 AM – 5K Location : Englewood Beach South Parking Lot (across from The SandBar Tiki & Grille) Presented by The SandBar Tiki & Grille Join the Englewood YMCA for our annual Half Marathon & 5K , set along scenic Manasota Key, one of Florida's most beautiful coastal destinations. This fast, runner-friendly course features long straightaways, minimal turns, and miles of tree-lined roadway that provide welcome shade along the route. Both races begin at the South Beach Parking Lot . Half Marathon participants will head north on Beach Road for approximately 6.55 miles before making a turnaround and returning to the finish. The 5K follows the same scenic route on a shorter out-and-back course. Registration Advance registration is required. There will be no race day registration. 5K (Ages 14 & Under): $15 (price does not increase) Every Participant Receives Chip-timed race Finisher medal Official race shirt (while supplies last) Free hot breakfast at The SandBar Tiki & Grille beginning at 8:30 AM One complimentary draft beer for participants age 21+ Live music following the race Age group awards Race Information Parking : Englewood Beach Parking Area Carpooling is strongly encouraged. The Half Marathon has a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit , requiring an average pace of approximately 16 minutes per mile. The course remains open to traffic . Participants should stay alert and follow all instructions from law enforcement and race volunteers. Timing & Awards The race is professionally chip timed . Per USATF rules, gun time will determine overall winners and any prize money or bonus awards. Chip time (net time) will be used to determine all age group award winners.