
From the Organizer
🏃♀️ The Ultimate Run Series Challenge! 🏃♂️
Join us for four amazing runs throughout the year!
Flag Day Run
Independence Day Run
Labor Day Run
Veterans Mile
Here’s the deal:
✅ Participate in 3 out of the 4 runs and earn:
An amazing commemorative medal 🏅
Free breakfast at each run 🍳
30% off the Ugly Sweater Run in December 🎄
(Limited spots — early access for you before registration closes!)
All four of these runs share one incredible theme — celebrating unity, strength, and community spirit!
So lace up, come together, and let’s run stronger and more united than ever.
And seriously… wait until you see this medal!
Stay and enjoy the day with your own Picnic with friend and family.
Each runner will receive:
Snacks and refreshments
A stylish t-shirt
Recognizing Top Performers:
We will honor the top three male and female finishers in each age group, so lace up those shoes and give it your best!
FREE BREAKFEST
Categories:
OA M/F> 5 year Age Group Awards
<24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Enjoy the Atmosphere:
Important Pre-Race Details:
Stretch Session:
Join us 30 minutes before the race for a guided stretch session.
Meet the Race Director:
Take the opportunity to meet your new race director, who is excited to welcome you and support you throughout the event
Let’s Make It Fun!
We can’t wait to see you for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and great memories.
Thank you for being part of the Independence 5K!
Happy Racing! 🏅🎉
Events
Weather
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
91°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
50%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sarasota Bradenton Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Labor Day Celebration!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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6th Annual BONT Florida Inline Skating Marathon!
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Labor Day Celebration!
Sep 6, 2026