18th Annual DeSoto Grand Parade 5K

75,000+ cheering spectators along beautiful, tree-lined, Manatee Avenue make this a unique 5k experience.
Runners will race an out-and-back course along the route of the Hernando De Soto Historical Society Heritage Festival Grand Parade on Manatee Avenue all the way to around 37th St W and back to downtown Old Main. This is the most spectacular parade in the southeastern United States.
Located on Downtown Main St This Year!

-Runners & Walkers Welcome!
-Chip timed
-Water stop
-Port-o-lets & prerace water available in race area prior to start
-Great awards for overall finishers and top 3 in age group (available for pick-up as results post): Overall, Masters 40+, Grand Masters 50+, Senior Grand Masters 60+, Veteran Grand Masters 70+; 3 deep in age groups 9 & Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19 then 5 year age groups 20-24 to 80+
-Premium Shirts (Unisex, Ladies)
-Lots of Parking (3rd/12th Lot, Parking Structures and More)

Shirts and sizes guaranteed only to runners pre-registering on/before April 8th (those after 4/8 or on day of race receive shirts & sizes as available).
Registration will be open during packet pick up on race day. However, shirts are only guaranteed to those who register prior to the deadline.

The DeSoto Grand Parade 5K benefits the Bradenton Runners Club scholarship program that awards high school seniors continuing on to college and financial aid to students wishing to attend summer running camps. Please visit our website www.bradentonrunnersclub.com for more information.