5k Run | 1 Mile Walk | Fly Dance Fitness for Mothers Helping Mothers 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Fly Dance Fitness Class | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:45 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Sarasota runs 35:43, about 11:30 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:50 and men in 32:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8201 Polo Club Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Fit2Time Race Management) for 5k Run | 1 Mile Walk | Fly Dance Fitness for Mothers Helping Mothers. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 5k Run | 1 Mile Walk | Fly Dance Fitness for Mothers Helping Mothers?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:36 or better, the top quarter in 32:30, and half the field in 36:57; the last tenth came in after 53:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:35 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 26:01 | 37:30 |
| 30-39 | 32:30 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 34:10 | 32:50 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:30, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 72°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 40% of days. Cold snaps dip to 65°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 8201 Polo Club Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Race T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is 5k Run | 1 Mile Walk | Fly Dance Fitness for Mothers Helping Mothers?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 100 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 36:57 and the winner ran 19:14.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:30, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 8201 Polo Club Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240.
From the organizers
Join the Movement: 2nd Annual Community in Motion | Presented by LeLa V
Location Partner: Sarasota Polo Club
Get ready to move for a cause! We are thrilled to partner with the beautiful Sarasota Polo Club to host the 2nd Annual Community in Motion event, presented by LeLa V.
This heartwarming morning features a 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk, and an all-new Fly Dance Fitness Class designed to bring our community together for a cause that touches us all: benefiting Mothers Helping Mothers.