YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon

The YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon / 5K takes place on Manasota Key in Englewood, Florida, starting and finishing at the South Beach Parking Lot across from The Sandbar. The course is largely flat with few turns and much of it shaded under tree canopy along Beach Road, with a northern turnaround back to the finish. The event offers a chip-timed Half Marathon and 5K, plus a Plus One option for the post-race party.

Perks include finisher medals, race shirts, free draft beer, a hot post-race meal, live music, and age-group awards. Advanced registration only; road is open to traffic. Part of the New Balance Racing Series 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.