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YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon/5k Handcycle and Wheelchair Division 5k
October 14, 2023
Englewood, FL, 34223, US
YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon/5k
SPONSORED BY THE SANDBAR TIKI & GRILL
PART OF THE NEW BALANCE RACING SERIES FOR 2023
The Sky Family YMCA will be hosting its annual half marathon, The YMCA Half Marathon, which will be run on Manasota Key, one of the most beautiful places in Florida. Runners will enjoy a race route without many turns and with much of the course under tree canopy (a big plus in the Florida sun). Â
Every racer will receive:
Finisher Medals
Awards 3 deep per age group
Free Draft Beer (at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille)
Free Hot Meal (at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille) Starting @ 8:30 am
Live Music (while waiting for awards)
WHAT: Half Marathon & 5K - Chip Timed
WHEN: Saturday, OCT, 14
NEW TIME: 7:00 am Half Marathon start / 7:15 am 5K start
 (( NO DAY OF REGISTRATION ))
Start/Finish: South Beach parking lot across from the Sand Bar
Car Pooling is recommended
RACE ROUTE: Beautiful Manasota Key. Runners will make their way north on Beach Road about 6.6 miles, make a U-turn and run back south (the way they came) making their way to the finish in the north beach parking lot.
Kids 14 and under $15.00 - 5k
Race shirts to All ((while supplies last))
The Half Marathon has a three hours' thirty min time limit
which would require you to run or run/walk an
average pace of just over a 16-minute/mile pace.
The YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon/5k Handcycle and Wheelchair Division 5k, held annually on October 14th in Englewood, FL, is a unique road race known for its scenic coastal route. While specific historical details about its founding are not provided, its inclusion of handcycle and wheelchair divisions highlights a commitment to inclusivity within the running community. Participants can anticipate a well-organized event with distances of 13.1 miles and 5 kilometers. The race typically unfolds on paved roads, offering a relatively flat course that is largely accessible. Given its Englewood, FL location (34223), runners should prepare for typical Florida autumn weather conditions, which can include warm temperatures and humidity, even in mid-October. The proximity to the coast suggests the possibility of ocean breezes, which can be a welcome relief. Notable features likely include the community atmosphere fostered by the YMCA organizing body and the opportunity to experience a charming coastal town during the event.
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