Kraken
About this race
Arrive Early for Packet Pickup:
Packet pickup is race morning only starting at 6:00 AM.
Make sure to get there with plenty of time to spare, as packets not picked up before the start will be forfeited.
**Packets not picked up before the start of the race will be forfeited.**
Release the Kraken! 🐙💥
Get ready for an epic race day at the Kraken 5K, 10K & 1-Mile Run/Walk!
Whether you're chasing a PR or just here for the vibes, this is going to be a morning you don’t want to miss.
🔥 What’s waiting for you:
Stay Hydrated & Fueled:
We’ll have refreshing drinks to keep you cool and
delicious breakfast tacowrap and snacks waiting for you at the finish line.
🥪💧
Dress for Success:
Wear your stylish new race t-shirt and
comfortable running shoes😎
🏆 Go for the glory!
Check the Standings:
Stick around after your run! Awards will be given to the top 3 male
and female finishers in each age group.
💪 Warm Up with the Crew:
Join the group stretch 30 minutes before race time to get your muscles ready to
"Release the Kraken!"
🤝 Meet the Race Director:
Come say hi and be part of a growing, awesome race community!
❤️ Run for a cause:
Remember that your participation supports Hunger End – Feeding America,
helping us feed the community one mile at a time.
📍 Park and Prep:
The race is located at 708 Center Rd, Sarasota.
Check the course map in advance so you're familiar with the route.
Packet Pickup:
Starts at 6:00 AM (race morning only!)
Walk-ins welcome!
Don’t forget:
Packets must be picked up before the race starts
🗺️ Course Map:
https://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/4242163516�
Bring your friends, bring your energy, and let’s make this race unforgettable.
Let’s run, walk, and RELEASE THE KRAKEN! 🐙🔥
Pick your distance
Running
5k
10k
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Sarasota, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 7:52 PM local time (EDT) in Sarasota on April 11, 2027 — 12h 42m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 29 Sarasota events
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