First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

March 14, 2010

Come enjoy tropical beauty, a moderate climate, great dining and shopping, and one of Florida's favorite races this winter. Starting from the historic Ringling Museum, you will enjoy vistas of beautiful Sarasota Bay, white sand beaches, ten parks, and some of Sarasota's most gorgeous neighborhoods. Your 13.1 miles will be filled with scenic beauty and awesome views. The 13.1 mile half marathon course will be open for 4 hours. Walkers who can complete the race within this time are welcome. Slower runners and walkers will be asked to start the race from the rear of the start corral. There will be no wheelchair division for the half marathon.

Packet Pick-Up - March 12 & 13, 2010

New Balance Sarasota
1872 Stickney Point Road
Sarasota, FL 34231

Friday, March 12, 2010 Noon - 8 PM
Saturday, March 13, 2010 9 AM - 6PM

First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K Course Information

The First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K is a flat, fast and a scenic race. Our start and finish will be at the historic and cultural John and Mable Ringling Museum. This out and back course will run along some of Sarasota's most popular sights: the Ringling Museum, the Bay Shore Neighborhoods, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Centennial Park, The Van Wezel, Bayfront Park & Marina and the John Ringling Bridge with the turn around located on Bird Key.  A large portion of the route follows the water front. It is a run with a view!

Course Map *tentative

Official Host Hotel

Welcome!  The NEW Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton is honored to be the host hotel for the runners of Sarasota's Half Marathon.  We are located less than 1/2 mile from the race's start line at John and Mable Ringling Museum. Relax before the race in our spacious guestrooms which offer a modern feel with features like a 42-inch flat panel HDTV with DirecTV, complimentary Wi-Fi, our Hyatt Grand Bed and our 8-foot Cozy Corner sectional sofa-sleeper.  Our on-site cafe offers freshly prepared snacks, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees are available 24/7.  Specialty Starbucks coffee drinks, wine and beer are served in the Bakery Cafe. Continental breakfast is complimentary. We offer a 24 hour StayFit at Hyatt fitness center, a 24/7 E-Room with complimentary access to computers and printer and printing from anywhere in the hotel.  We also provide courtesy shuttle service to the airport and within a 3 mile radius, including downtown Sarasota. Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton Airport