03/11/2021
It's time to get registered for the Publix Half Marathon/5K being run in Wellen Park, North Port, FL. Signup now before prices increase! Here is what you can expect!
An accurately measured course with mile markers, split timing mats, and timing clocks along the course.
At least 8 hydration stations along the course each with portapotties available at every stop. More will be added if the weather indicates it is prudent.
Energy gel stations along the course.
There will be 4 packet pickup locations including on Race Day.
All runners will have a choice between a T-Shirt or a Tank Shirt. You must be registered by September 19, 2021 to be guaranteed a Race Shirt.
Every runner will also receive a beautiful Custom Finisher Medal that is unique to your race.
All Half Marathon Runners will receive a Personalized Race Bib. You must be registered by September 19, 2021, to get a Personalized Bib.
The Friday night before the race (10/22/2021) at Packet Pickup at CoolToday Park you will be able to enjoy pasta dinner with a cash bar after picking up your packet. The pasta is on us!
Also on Friday night, there will be a Corn Hole Tournament that anyone can enter! It will be a way for the entire family to get involved in the race weekend.
After your race, you will be treated to a full hot breakfast buffet. There will be eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits, OJ, coffee, and of course Ice Cold Beer!
There will also a concert by MFRE official band, R Anthony & 813 Live. You heard him on "The Voice" and at our races at Myakka.
Our overall awards will go 3 deep in both the Half and the 5K and include new running shoes (up to $200 value), Fit2Run Gift Cards, Publix Gift Cards, and trophies.
Age Group awards will also go 3 deep in both races.
All Masters awards will be awarded in both races.
Both Races will start out in front of CoolToday Park. You will finish inside the stadium by entering through the chute in the right field. You will then follow the warning track around the field and finishing by third base. As you finish your race you will see yourself on the huge stadium Jumbotron. It will be a great photo op for your friends and family.
You will also be able to purchase extra Food and Drink Wrist Bands for your friends and family that are attending with you but not running. This will give them access to the breakfast Buffet so they can eat with you! These are available in our Race Store on our Race Roster Site.
There will a raffle and the winner will receive a beautiful Kayak.
There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Tickets for both raffles are also available in our store.
These are also the last races in the 2021 Publix Racing Series.
Plenty of Free parking close to all the action at the stadium.
There will be inflatables for the kids.
Registration insurance is available when you complete your registration form.
See you on Race day!
