Manasota Track Club

06/05/2026

There’s never been a better time to join one of the Suncoast’s most active, welcoming, and long‑standing running communities! 🌴☀️

Since 1975, MTC has united runners and walkers across Sarasota & Manatee counties — building community, promoting healthy living, and creating lifelong friendships through movement.

Whether you're chasing a PR, training for your first 5K, or just want a fun group to run with… you belong here. 💙👟

✨ Membership Options
• Individual — $25
•Family — $35
•Student — $20

💙 What You Get
* Weekly group runs & social events
* Local races + volunteer opportunities
* Charitable & community support
* Access to the 2026 Racing Series
* Discounts on select fall races (excludes Bill’s Beer Run)
* First‑chance registration for Pub Runs + Bill’s Beer Run 🍻
* Member‑only events: Summer Beach Runs, Toy Pie Run, Annual Picnic, Banquet & more

With 1,200+ members and 700 family memberships, MTC continues to make a positive impact across the Suncoast year after year.

Come run, walk, volunteer, and connect with us — your community is waiting. 💙

www.MTC75.org

06/03/2026

🌎🏃‍♀️ Happy Global Running Day from Manasota Track Club! 🏃‍♂️🌎

Today, we celebrate more than just running—we celebrate the friendships, encouragement, goals achieved, and miles shared that make our running community so special.

Since 1975, Manasota Track Club has been bringing runners and walkers together throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties, proving that running is about so much more than pace… it’s about COMMUNITY. ❤️

✨ Global Running Day Challenge:
👟 Run, walk, or jog at least 1 mile
📸 Share a photo from your run in the comments
🙌 Tag a running buddy who inspires you
❤️ Tell us what running means to you

No matter your speed, distance, or experience level, you’re part of the running family.

06/03/2026

🌴🏃‍♂️ Thank You, Volunteers! 🏃‍♀️🌴

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our first Summer Beach Run of the season! It was a beautiful evening on Siesta Key filled with running, walking, cheering, and spending time with our amazing MTC community.

These events would not be possible without our incredible volunteers who generously give their time each week to help everything run smoothly. Your dedication is what makes the Summer Beach Runs such a special tradition year after year.

👏 Registration: Tim McCaffrey & Karen Lord

🍧 Popsicles: Lori Richards, Lutz Hoffmann, Sally Werner & Marin Mitchell

🎀 Ribbons: Mary Cherveny, Oscar Rodriguez, Elvira Pinto & April Shereda

💧 Water Station: Vincent O’Shaughnessy & Thomas Tatarian

🏖️ Pavilion Support: Andy Kish, KZ, Marin Mitchell & Susan Redgrave

📢 Megaphone: Rob Loeffler

🍺 Beer Pickup & Return: David Ochsendorf

And a special thank you to anyone we may have accidentally missed—your help is truly appreciated!

Because of volunteers like you, our runners, walkers, and families can enjoy a safe, fun, and memorable evening at the beach each week.

🌊☀️👟 We can’t wait to see everyone back on the sand next Tuesday!

05/31/2026

🏃‍♀️ Happy Sunday, MTC Members! 🏃‍♂️🌴

We still have 5 volunteer slots available for this Tuesday’s Summer Beach Run!

Volunteering is a great way to support your club, connect with fellow members, and earn MTC Racing Series volunteer points. Every helping hand makes these events possible, and we truly appreciate your support.

👉 Follow the sign-up link to claim your spot.

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/XXJgFgN

Thank you for helping make our Summer Beach Runs a success. We couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers! ❤️

05/29/2026

We’ve been putting together a list of weekly group runs around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Manatee County, but we know there are probably some great groups we’ve missed.

Do you know of a run club, weekly group run, trail run, pub run, walk/run group, or community meetup that isn’t on the list?

👇 Drop the details in the comments:
📍 Location
📅 Day of the week
🕒 Time
👟 Group name (if applicable)

Let’s make sure no run group gets left behind!

05/29/2026

🏃‍♀️🌎 Have you signed up for Global Running Day at Fleet Feet yet?

If not, what are you waiting for?! 🎉 You won’t want to miss this annual running party filled with miles, smiles, and an amazing running community.

Friends, we are getting down to the wire....
Have you signed up yet for the Biggest Party of the Year at Fleet Feet Sarasota?
⬇Sign up here ⬇
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Sarasota/thebigrunsarasota
You do not want to miss our Global Running Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We are so thrilled to have our Big Run Presented by Brooks Running and you are going to love our swag bag for the first 200 registered and raffle donations from our generous vendor sponsors Jogology , DrinkLMNT Molly's A Chic and Unique Boutique and New Balance Sarasota and our local vendor partners Orangetheory Fitness Sarasota Downtown , HOTWORX , RWP Runs, The FAM Run Club Florida Keg Karts Orangetheory Fitness South Sarasota who will be in attendance telling you all about more great ways to stay in shape and enjoy life in Sarasota this year!

05/28/2026

🏃 Summer run groups are the heartbeat of the season. Fewer races on the calendar, but way more community miles, sunsets, and post-run hangs.

Here’s your weekly run group lineup around Manasota:

📍 Monday

• Calusa Brewing Run Club — 6:15 PM

• Old Packinghouse Cafe Run — 5:30 PM–6:00 PM (Open Start)

📍 Tuesday

• MTC Summer Beach Runs (June 2–July 28) — Siesta Key Beach — 7:00 PM

• Peculiar Pub Run — Lakewood Ranch — 6:00 PM

• Waterside LWR Run (Volleyball Courts) — 6:00 PM

📍 Wednesday

• Shaner’s Pizza Hump Day Run — 6:00 PM

• 99 Bottles Run — Craft Beer & Wine Bar — 6:00 PM

• Legends Sports Pub Run (Behind SMH) — 6:00 PM

📍 Thursday

• North River Run Club — Foxtail Coffee, North River Ranch (Parrish) — 5:30 PM

• Fleet Feet Sarasota Run — 6:00 PM

• Fit2Run UTC Run — 6:00 PM

📍Friday

• Sunrise Run on the Key — Siesta Key Beach, Meet at Green Lifeguard Stand — 6:30 AM

📍 Sunday

• Suncoast Milers — Meet at O’Leary’s Parking Lot — 6:30 AM

Whether you’re training for a fall race, getting back into running, or just looking for good people and easy miles, there’s a spot for you. ☀️👟

Know of any local run clubs not listed here? Drop them in the comments so we can keep growing the community!

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As we gather with friends, family, and our running community, we’re grateful for those who served and the heroes who gave everything for our country.

Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙