Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run
About this race
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is proud to host the third annual Ringling Bridge Run — a community tradition across the iconic Ringling Bridge. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or bringing the whole family for the fun run, there’s something for everyone. Participants can choose from the 5K, 10K, or family fun run. Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, a nonprofit that supports public school teachers and students in Sarasota County with programs that prepare students to get ready and go further. Your 5k/10k registration fee includes a shirt and a finisher medal. Walkers and strollers are welcome but we kindly ask that you start and stay behind the runners for safety reasons. Parking: Van Wezel Performing Arts | 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
The race starts at The Bay
10K Start Time: 7:00 am
5K Start Time: 7:30 am
Family Fun Run Start Time: 8:00 am
Ringling Bridge Traffic: Throughout the race, traffic will flow in both directions. Between 6-10am, the east-bound side of the bridge will be open for two-way traffic and the west-bound side will be closed to provide safe crossing for race participants, guided by the Sarasota Police Department.
Packet Pick-Up Schedule:
Thursday, 4/23/2026
Packet Pickup Time: 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Jaguar Land Rover | 4821 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Friday, 4/24/2026
Packet Pickup Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Fit2Run University Town Center Mall | 140 University Town Dr, Space 110, Sarasota, FL 34243
Saturday, 4/25/2026
Packet Pickup Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Education Foundation of Sarasota County –
Tom & Sherry Koski LaunchPad | 2000 Webber St Ste 130, Sarasota, FL 34239
**There is no race-day packet pick-up.
Packets not picked by the last packet pickup event will be forfeited.**
Race Maps:
5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53538803
10K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54307561
Fun Run Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54307520
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Education Foundation Ringling Bridge 10k
The registration fee includes a shirt and finisher award. Sarasota County Teacher Pricing ($25) is applied at checkout once you select "Sarasota County Teacher" and enter your A number.
Education Foundation Ringling Bridge 5k
The registration fee includes a shirt and finisher award. Sarasota County Teacher Pricing ($25) is applied at checkout once you select "Sarasota County Teacher" and enter your A number.
Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Sarasota.
About Sarasota
Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run takes place in Sarasota, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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