#bostonboundsarasota
Race Information
Have you been dreaming of running Boston? Need to shave a few minutes off your time to qualify? Looking for the perfect course to set a PR? Regardless, if you want to run Boston or not, THIS is the event for you!
We're racing around The Meadows in Sarasota, FL, and the course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop! Both the Full Marathon & Half Marathon are USATF certified. The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
Early Packet Pickup is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3 - 6 pm at Fit2Run UTC - 140 UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER DR SPACE 110, SARASOTA, FL 34243It is highly recommended for athletes to come to early packet pick up because we cannot access the racecourse until 6 AM.
Event Schedule
November 28th
Last Day to Guarantee shirt & Size
Early Packet Pickup - December 7
from 3 - 6 pm
at Fit2Run UTC - 140 UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER DR SPACE 110, SARASOTA, FL 34243
December 8th Event Day!
6:00 AM - Race Day Check in Opens
6:30 AM - Races Start
11:30 AM - Course Closes
Registration
Event Cap is a total of 175 participants. In an effort to give the Marathoners the best shot at obtaining a spot, Half Marathon registration will open on October 3rd.
Early Registration (ends 9/30)
Full: $85
Half: $60 (opens 10/3)
Regular Registration (ends 10/21)
Full: $95
Half: $65
Last Chance Registration (Ends 11/27)
Full: $115
Half: $75
Race Day Registration (available if event cap has not been met)
Full: $120
Half: $85
Virtual Option
Half: $45
Full: $45
Virtual Race You can't qualify for Boston by doing a Virtual Race, but you can get some awesome swag! Register by November 28th to guarantee shirt & size.
You'll submit your time by end of day on December 9th, and we'll post your results for the Virtual Race. Shirts and medals are all mailed first thing after the weekend.
Race Partners
Course Information
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 of people say it was loads of fun.
Awards and 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 awards in the following categories:
Top 3 Overall M/F
Top 3 Master M/F
Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+)
Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+)
Age Groups (M/F) 19 & Under through 80+
Virtual Race
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!"
Then the virtual race is for you.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
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Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Virtual Event!
Step 2
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Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
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Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
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HAVE FUN!~
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Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the race hashtag:-)
Step 5
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Submit your results online
Step 6
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View your Results Monday after the Event Date.
Event Courtesy and Weather Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any
competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and be disqualified.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.