The 4th Annual ABC 7 Sarasota Marathon 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 Season of Sculpture, Selby Gardens, Southside Village, St. Armand's Circle, Lido Beach, Mote Marine Labratory, and Ken Thompson Park on City Island.  A large portion of the route follows the water front. It is a run with a view!

For participant, volunteer and spectator safety, NO STROLLERS, SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, PETS, OR HEADPHONES will be permitted on the course. 

Start and Finish Lines
John and Mable Ringling Museum
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243

Course Certification
The Sarasota Marathon course is a USATF certified course and Boston Marathon Qualifier.
2008 Marathon certification:  FL 007035EBM
2008 Half-Marathon certification: FL 07031EBM

Full Marathon Information Page

Half Marathon Information Page