9TH ANNUAL
Where
Venice, FL
When
Saturday February TBD,
2027
Start Time
6:30 AM
THE PREMIUM RUNNING EXPERIENCE

WHAT  YOU  GET!

Premium Swag

PREMIUM
SWAG

◉High Quality Colorful Shirts
▲Choice of Tank or Tee
✦Huge Finisher Medals
▣Tons of Post Race Food
★Top 5 Age Group Awards
◆Onsite Medal Engraving
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Elite Events Tracker App

ELITE EVENTS
TRACKER

◎Live Track Participants
⌖Interactive Course Maps
Course Flyovers
✦Push Notifications
▣Splits & Results
▲Lifetime Stats
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Media Coverage

MEDIA
COVERAGE

◎Instagram Highlight Reels
Finisher Video
▣Free Finisher Photos
✦Professional Announcers
★Event Highlight Videos
◆Plus More!
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5K
STARTING AT

$49

HALF MARATHON
STARTING AT

$109

Race Weekend Info

Packet pickup, parking, directions, restrooms, and important Venice Half Marathon & 5K race morning details.

Packet Pickup
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Early Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2027 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.

Pickup Location

Packet pickup will be held at Legacy Park, located at 395 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285.

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Race Day Pickup

Race day packet pickup is available at the event from 5:40 AM - 6:10 AM.

Directions
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Race Location

The event takes place at Legacy Park, located at 395 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285.

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Parking & Restrooms
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Parking

Parking inside Legacy Park is limited and expected to fill by 6:00 AM.

Additional Parking

Additional parking is available along the surrounding side streets, and ample parking can be found about 1/3 mile west at Centennial Park.

Restrooms

Indoor restrooms are located inside several park buildings. On-course facilities are available in the train depot and park buildings.

Arrive Early

Please arrive early enough to park, pick up your packet if needed, use the restroom, and get to the start area before pre-race instructions begin at 6:20 AM.

Athlete Guide
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Released Race Week

The athlete guide includes important race day information, including schedule details, parking notes, packet pickup reminders, course information, and event rules.

Race Morning Schedule

Pre-race instructions begin at 6:20 AM, the National Anthem is at 6:25 AM, and both races start at 6:30 AM.

Course & Aid Stations

View the Venice course map, aid station details, time limit, and course record information.

Course Maps
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Interactive Course Map

The Half Marathon and 5K course maps are available through the interactive race map.

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Aid Stations
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Water & Gatorade

There will be water and Gatorade about every 2 miles or less throughout the course.

Race Day Preparation

Runners should arrive hydrated and prepared for Southwest Florida race conditions, especially for the Half Marathon distance.

Time Limit & Walkers
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Course Time Limit

The event has a 3.5 hour time limit.

Walkers Welcome

Walkers are welcome as long as they can complete the race within the posted 3.5 hour time limit.

Course Records
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View Course Records

Select your race distance, gender, and age group to view Venice course records.

5K Course Records
Female
10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Male
10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Overall
5K Overall
Half Marathon Course Records
Female
10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Male
10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Overall
Half Marathon Overall

Swag & Awards

Finisher medals, shirts, tanks, awards, post-race food, and everything waiting for you at the finish line.

Finisher Medal
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Venice Finisher Medal

Every finisher receives a huge colorful finisher medal after crossing the finish line.

Medal Engraving

Personalized engraving on the back of your medal will be offered at the event for $10.

Shirts & Tanks
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Tech Shirts & Cotton Tanks

Participants receive a high-quality event shirt, with options that include technical t-shirts and soft cotton tank tops.

Sizes & Availability

Shirt sizes and styles are first come, first served. Arriving early at packet pickup gives you the best chance of receiving your preferred size and style.

Awards
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Top 5 In Each Age Group

Awards are presented to the top 5 finishers in each age group.

Age Groups

Age groups include: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+.

Live Award Pickup

Because live results are available, participants can receive awards shortly after finishing. After enjoying the complimentary post-race refreshments, report to the awards area for your finish results and award.

Tracking, Results & Photos

Follow runners live, view race results, and access Venice Half Marathon & 5K race day media.

Live Tracking App
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Elite Events Tracker App

The Elite Events Tracker App is included free and allows friends and family to follow participants during the event.

Track A Runner

Download the app, select the Venice Half Marathon & 5K, then search by participant name or bib number. You can claim yourself, add runners to track, and turn on push notifications.

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Live Results
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Real-Time Results & Splits

Live results and split times are available through the Elite Events Tracker App as participants finish.

Awards

Because live results are available, eligible runners can receive their awards shortly after finishing and checking in at the awards area.

Photos & Videos
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Free Finisher Photos

The Venice Half Marathon & 5K includes free finisher photos as part of the premium race experience. Please allow a few days after the event for photos to be edited and uploaded.

Videos & Media Coverage

Race day media may include finisher video, Instagram highlight reels, and event highlight videos. Please allow a few days after the race for media to be processed and uploaded.

Hotels & Venice Experience

Make the Venice Half Marathon & 5K more than a race — turn it into a Venice, Florida race weekend getaway.

Hotels
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Stay Near The Race

The race takes place at Legacy Park, located at 395 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285. Staying near Downtown Venice, Venice Avenue, or the beach area can make race morning easier and more convenient.

Venice Race Weekend

Venice offers beautiful Gulf beaches, waterfront restaurants, boutique shopping, parks, and charming downtown attractions for a relaxing race weekend experience.

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Venice Racecation
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Destination Race Weekend

Venice, Florida is known for its Gulf beaches, charming downtown, shark tooth hunting, shopping, restaurants, parks, and scenic Southwest Florida atmosphere.

Make A Weekend Out Of It

Bring family or friends and enjoy Venice before or after the race. The area offers a relaxed coastal race weekend experience close to beaches, restaurants, and outdoor activities.

Things To Do
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After The Race

Popular Venice activities include visiting Venice Beach, exploring Downtown Venice, walking the Venice Fishing Pier, dining near the beach, searching for fossilized shark teeth, and enjoying the Legacy Trail and Venetian Waterway Park.

Relax & Recover

After finishing your race, enjoy the coastal atmosphere, grab a post-race meal, walk by the Gulf, or turn your finish-line celebration into a full Venice, Florida weekend.

At Elite Events, we pride ourselves not only on the exceptional quality of our finisher medals and race shirts, but also on our commitment to giving back to the community. Annually, we donate thousands of dollars to local school groups, making a tangible impact on the lives of our local students. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you are actively supporting our future generation. Your registration makes a difference!

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