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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota

Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota

Bound for Boston Half Marathon offers a flat, fast loop at Nathan Benderson Park for PR seekers.

Race Date

Dec 6, 2026

Location

Sarasota, FL

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Location
Sarasota, Florida
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
1,530

Highlights

Good For

BQ RelevantPR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat SwagWell Organized

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Bound for Boston Half Marathon at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park is crafted for serious runners aiming for personal bests. The course is a single, meticulously designed 1-mile loop, emphasizing a super flat and fast profile ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. This USATF-certified course is a prime opportunity to chase a Boston Marathon qualifying time or simply set a new PR.

This event is intentionally kept small and focused, with a cap of just 75 participants, ensuring a more intimate and dedicated atmosphere. Runners benefit from flexible support, including aid stations with water and electrolytes, and the unique option to place personalized nutrition on the tables. Many participants also bring a cheer crew to provide extra motivation and support throughout the race. All participants receive a great race shirt and finisher medals, with awards presented in traditional 5-year age groups.

Race-provided description

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. This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race. To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants. We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups. Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Start Time

6:30 AM

Giveaway

Awesome Race Shirt

Start Location

Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL, 34235

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage16/20

8 years running

Size6/15

~17 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

6% returning runners

Course & details8/15

5 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw2/10

runners from 2 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:22:04

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

60°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

82%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 1,530 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

1,530

Median time

2:03:58

Latest turnout

17

States

32

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:004:25

Turnout by year

20102025

'10'11'12'13'22'23'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota?

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota is held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.

Where does the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota take place?

It takes place in Sarasota, Florida.

What distances does the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles.

Is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota course flat and good for a PR?

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota?

HalfRuns has finish records for 1,530 runners who have completed the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota.

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