The Suck it up Buttercup 5K/10K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 10K Run
From the Organizer
Runners and Walkers
Welcome to join in a 5K/10K Run/Walk through the beautiful communities of Ave Maria!
Run starts at the Town Center:
5068 Annunciation Cir, Ave Maria FL
Starting time 7:30am
Registration Fees:
$25/$35 Until July 8
$35/$45 Until August 7
$40/$50 Race Day
Premium Race Shirt: $13 - can be selected during registration
Group discounts are available, contact us at john@footlooserunning.com
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- The Suck it up Buttercup 5K/10K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is The Suck it up Buttercup 5K/10K?
- The Suck it up Buttercup 5K/10K is a running race held in Ave Maria, Florida on August 8, 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 Suck it up Buttercup 5K/10K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Ave Maria, Florida at 5068 Annunciation Cir., Ave Maria, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Suck it up Buttercup 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Suck it up Buttercup 5K/10K
Aug 8, 2026