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Regatta Saturday · Feb 20, 2027 (expected)Green Bridge

Regatta 5K: Run the Green Bridge

The LECOM 5K kicks off Regatta Saturday with a run over the Green Bridge between Bradenton and Palmetto — and finishes you right in the middle of the festival.

Registration Race-morning plan
DateRegatta Saturday2026 race was Sat, Feb 21 · 2027 TBA
Distance5K (3.1 miles)Over the Green Bridge
AreaDowntown BradentonRiverwalk / Green Bridge
StartMorningBefore racing begins
Registration

How to register

Registration for 2027 hasn’t opened yet. In 2026 it ran on Race Roster; the 2027 listing typically appears a few months before race day.

2027 registration TBA

Registration steps

  1. Watch the official Regatta site and Race Roster for the 2027 listing.
  2. Register early — prices often rise closer to race day.
  3. Save your confirmation email and note packet pickup details.
  4. Plan to arrive early: the Green Bridge and nearby streets close for the race.
2026 listing on Race Roster Official site

Pro tips

  • Use an email you check often — race updates and pickup info go there.
  • Waterfront mornings in February can be cool; bring a throwaway layer.
  • Plan parking like a concert: arrive early and have a backup lot.
  • Stay after — Saturday racing and music start mid-morning.
Race morning

A no-surprises timeline

Count back from the start gun

Before the race

  1. Park and walk to the startClosures start early around the bridge.
  2. Restroom + bib checkLines grow fast close to the start.
  3. Easy warm-upLight jog and stretching.
  4. Line upFind your pace group.

After you finish

  • Cool down, hydrate and grab a snack.
  • Swap into dry shoes if you packed them.
  • Head to the Riverwalk for race testing, music and food — Saturday festival hours began at 10 AM in 2026.
Where to watch the races
Getting there

Parking for runners

  • Downtown lots and garages ring the event area; fees vary by lot owner.
  • Arrive early — the Green Bridge closes for the 5K and racing.
  • Take a photo of where you parked and the nearest cross street.
Full parking guide Road closures

What to bring

  • Water, a small snack and sunscreen
  • Hat or sunglasses
  • A light layer for the start
  • Chair or blanket if you’re staying for the Regatta
  • Phone battery pack
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Last updated . Confirm race details with the official registration listing and event organizers.