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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $75 on Nov 29, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheer Crew | – | Dec 6, 20266:30 AM | Free | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 6, 20266:30 AM | $65$75 after Nov 29, 2026 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Dec 6, 20266:30 AM | $95$105 after Nov 29, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Dec 6, 20266:30 AM | $51 | – |
| Virtual MarathonVirtual | Marathon | Dec 6, 20266:30 AM | $51 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $75 on Nov 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Cheer Crew: Free until Dec 6.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Nov 28, then $75 until Dec 5, then $85 until Dec 6.
- Marathon: $95 until Nov 28, then $105 until Dec 5, then $115 until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Florida ($95).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Florida runs 4:35:30, about 10:30 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:55:09 and men in 4:26:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the Cheer Crew starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL 34235
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Marathon
25
finishers
3:47:53
median (8:41 /mi)
2:49:10
winning time
26% / 74%
women / men
Half Marathon
17
finishers
2:03:59
median (9:27 /mi)
1:22:04
winning time
18% / 82%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Five Star NTP) for Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota?
At the 2025 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:03:40 or better, the top quarter in 3:24:26, and half the field in 3:47:53; the last tenth came in after 5:08:12.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:36:38 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:15, and half the field in 2:03:59; the last tenth came in after 3:33:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | n/a | 3:54:09 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 282 percent since 2022.
11
2022
37
2023
41
2024
42
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota Marathon year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 20 to 25 finishers, and the median time dropped from 4:37:24 to 3:47:53.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 (+19%) | 3:47:53 | under 3:03:40 | 2:49:10 |
| 2024 | 21 (+5%) | 4:19:29 | under 3:22:20 | 3:17:09 |
| 2023 | 20 | 4:37:24 | under 3:14:47 | 3:08:53 |
From each year's official results for the Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Boston Qualifying
Both the marathon and half marathon course are USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier. Here's a link to the Boston Standards https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify.
Course
Aid Stations
Make sure you have plenty of hydration to keep you going on your run! We will have water, a gatorade-type drink & bananas. 2 stations along the course. 1 station with cups of water along with bananas. 1 station with your ( Bring Your Own )…
Course
Course & Timing Details
Course. 1 mile FLAT & FAST loop. Both the Half & Full are USATF certified.so the Full will be a Boston Qualifier. Sarasota Boston Bound Course Map. Yes.It's a 1 mile loop. NO.We've never had any one say it was tedious, we have had hundreds…
Shirt and medal
Awards & Goodies
Register by November 28th to guarantee your shirt & size! All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal! The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone. Each race will have…
The cause
Charity Partner
Five Star NTP is seeking a Charity Partner to join forces for this exciting event. This collaboration offers a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about your organiztion's mission while generating much-needed funds to support your…
Race details
- Where
- Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL 34235Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- Awesome Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 3, 2023), 2022 (Aug 28, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Nov 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Florida ($95).
- 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?
- Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 25 runners finished the Marathon; the median finish was 3:47:53 and the winner ran 2:49:10.
- Where does it start?
- Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL 34235.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you.
We are racing at Nathan Benderson Park and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier.