Flamingo 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL
- Distance
- Flamingo 5K · Virtual Flamingo 5K · Flock Cancer 1 Mile Frolick
From the Organizer
🏃♂️🌟 Get ready to strut your stuff and flamingle at the most fabulous running event of the year! 🌟🏃♀️
Welcome to the "Flamingo 5K" – where the fun is as flamazing as a flock of flamingos and every step is a fiesta! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or a first-time participant, this event is for you.
Highlights Include:
🦩 Flamingo 5K OR 1 Mile Frolic: Start the day surrounded by all your favorite flamingos! Want to challenge yourself with the 5K or simply strut your stuff as a group in the 1 Mile Frolic, the choice is yours!
🌟The View: This is a beach run & walk along Siesta Key Beach, so it's sure to be beautiful!!! Take LOTS of pictures!!
🌸 Breast Cancer Awareness & Celebration: This is our annual event to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness while celebrating those magnificent Flamingos that are fighting, have survived, or are being remembered. While we are still looking for the perfect Foundation to join forces with, all the proceeds from this event will be going to help Fighting Flamingos in the Sarasota County area.
🎉 Finisher’s Medal for ALL participants: Memorialize your victory with a flamingo-themed medal, with a bonus surprise attached.
🎁 Fantastic Flamingo Swag: Every participant registered before the shirt cut off, September 23rd, will receive a gender specific tech tee. There are also some flamazing flamingo add on’s!!
🎉 Post-race Flamingo Fiesta: Celebrate your finish at our post-race Flamingo Fiesta, complete with food, music, awards, and fun for all ages.
Don't miss out on the event that turns running into a flamazing festival of fun, fitness, and flamingos. Mark your calendars, gather your flock, and get ready to Flamingle! 🎽🦩
Register now and join the flock! 🌟
This event is produced by My Favorite Race Events.
Awards- For 5K Only- M & F Overall, Youth Overall (14 & under) and Categories Masters through Senior Veteran Grandmasters & Age Groups 3 Deep.
$5 Club Discount for members of Zoomers, MTC, & Sarasota Storm. 5K only. Discount will expire 8/4/26
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Flamingo 5K?
- Flamingo 5K is a running event held in Sarasota, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Flamingo 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Sarasota, FL at 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Flamingo 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Flamingo 5K
Oct 10, 2026