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Enviro Race 5k

Date
September 20, 2026
Distance
Enviro Race 5k · Virtual 5k
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From the Organizer

Our "zero waste" 5k race will take place on Sept 20th 2026 at 7:30 am in scenic downtown Venice. The course will feature  2 loops on the city's famous canopy tree-lined road. 

The race will start across from daiquiri deck on Venice ave and head west towards the beach. The finish will be at Daquiri deck and Centennial Park and include a post-race party with a beer garden, iced tea and coffee bar, vegan and non vegan breakfast burritos and pastries, live music and awards.

Our main goal is to raise environmental awareness in the running community (and non-running community) and promote environmental responsibility with event hosting. 

For our race there will be no single-use plastic water bottles, no plastic goodie bags or other items that just end up in the landfill! The water stops on the course will be supplied with reusable silicone cups that will be collected, sanitized and reused after our event. We will also be using compostable parchment paper and napkins which will decompose in our compost bins 8-12 weeks. We will be collecting all leftover food waste as well so please be mindful of placing items in the correct bins. We will donate the unused food to our local Salvation Army. 

 You will receive a souvenir silicone finisher cup when you cross the finish line which you can then fill with water from our multi use water system and of course the beer garden, coffee and tea bar. 

Our race shirts will be made from a combination of rPET (the type of plastic that can be recycled and provides a market for recycled plastic) from our local company, Gulf Breeze apparel! 

There will be a bin to drop off your race bib as they will be reused and/or recycled.

The majority of our proceeds will be donated to a local environmental charity/non-profit called The Environmental Conservancy of North Port and surrounding areas. Their mission is to acquire neighborhood land parcels and designate them as protected green spaces to preserve and protect natural habitats.  Learn more about their mission and how you can help at www.econorthport.com If you want to learn more about how to decrease your event's environmental footprint please visit our website www.enviroracing.com

 

Our post race party will feature live music by the Gazebo so feel free to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music and beer after the race. 

 

We will have a medal drop off bin for all those unwanted medals you have been collecting over the years as well as a bin for your used athletic shoes which will both be recycled and turned into something else :)

 


Registration opens 3/3/2025:  Adults: $40.00 Youth <14: $30
4/3/2025 thru 6/1/2025: Adults $45.00  Youth <14: $35

 6/2/2025- RACE DAY registration : Adults $50  Youth <14: $40 
(No shirt guarantee after 8/15/25)

 Be smarter, sign up early. 

Awards 3 deep!
9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and Above. (80 plus) Winners
Overall M/F, Masters, GM, SGM, VGM 

Just about all race bibs produced today are made from Tyvek, produced by DuPont. And Tyvek is made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), otherwise known as #2 plastic. And #2 plastic is one of the most commonly recycled materials.
We would like to collect the bibs at the end of the race so we will have a bin for that.
If you want to keep your bib for the memory that's OK.

No refunds and no Dogs on the course.

 

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Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

90°

Typical Low

73°

Chance of Rain

45%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Venice, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:18 AMSunset 7:30 PMDaylight 12h 12m

Host City

About Venice, FL

Elevation

9 ft

Nearest Airport

SRQ

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 23 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
Enviro Race 5k
Date
September 20, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Enviro Race 5k?
Enviro Race 5k is a running race held in Venice, Florida on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Enviro Race 5k?
Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Venice, Florida at 300 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Enviro Race 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

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