This is a great way to meet other runners and fellow club members.  Come join us!!!

For the most up to date information on group runs and all BRC events, please visit our club calendar.

Please check the club calendar before going to a group run as there are occasional exceptions and cancellations.

TUESDAY NIGHT RUN

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Meet in front of the Manatee Central Library in downtown Bradenton at 1301 Barcarrota Ave W, Bradenton, FL  34205

We recommend arriving by 5:45 p.m. to use the library restrooms, water fountains, etc.

Route: The run travels over the green bridge, down the fishing pier and through Palmetto before returning back over the bridge.

Routes up to 6 miles are available. All paces welcome, from walking to very fast.

Members are almost always in attendance to answer questions. Restrooms and water fountains are available in the Manatee Central Library. Let us know if you want to go out for refreshments after the run at one of the downtown Bradenton establishments.

Contacts for Tuesday Night Run:  Glen @ 954-249-5836 or Patrick @ 413-358-5713 or email the board at board@bradentonrunnersclub.com

THURSDAY MORNING RUN

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Meet in front of the Manatee Central Library in downtown Bradenton at 1301 Barcarrota Ave W, Bradenton, FL  34205

Route: The run travels down the Riverwalk, back over the Green Bridge, and down the fishing pier.

We usually run 6 - 7 miles, with shorter routes available.

Contact for Thursday Morning Run:  Christina @ 850-510-5682 or email the board at board@bradentonrunnersclub.com

SATURDAY MORNING RUNS

FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH - DOWNTOWN BRADENTON

Time: 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. (choose your start time - the 6:00 group loops back to the parking area to pick up the 7:00 group).  If you plan to start at 6:00, check with Janet (below) to make sure we have people starting at 6:0.  We (almost) always have a 7 am start group but we don't always have early birds.

Location: Downtown Bradenton, parking lot next to Kefi Streetside Cafe (1201 6th Ave West, Bradenton FL).

Route:  Scenic run through downtown Bradenton, on the Riverwalk and across the Green Bridge into Palmetto, or we sometimes run on the Riverwalk to the Tower at Mineral Springs Park.  Out-and-back route ideal for choosing your own distance.  We usually run between 6 and 10+ miles and have various paces, often including walkers.  If you want to run a shorter distance, you can turn back at any point.  

Stay for coffee, tea and breakfast after the run at Kefi Streetside Cafe.  Or just come around 8:15/8:30 and meet us for coffee.  This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow club members.

Contact for First and Third Saturday-of-the-Month Runs:   Janet @ 828-817-2526 or the Board at board@bradentonrunnersclub.com

SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH - We mix it up!

Check the Club Calendar for location.  We usually keep the same format, with 6:00 am and 7:00 am start times, and we often run in Robinsons Preserve, on Anna Maria Island, or we conquer the Ringling Bridge in Sarasota.  We usually run 6 - 10 miles.  Walkers welcome!

Time: 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. (choose your start time - the 6:00 group loops back to the parking area to pick up the 7:00 group).  If you plan to start at 6 am, check with Janet (below) to make sure we have people starting at 6 am.  We (almost) always have a 7 am start group but we don't always have early birds.

Location: Check the Club Calendar or contact Janet.

Contact for 6 am and 7 am Saturday Morning Runs:  Janet @ 828-817-2526 or the Board at board@bradentonrunnersclub.com

COQUINA BEACH - Every Saturday

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Coquina Gulfside Park South near Coquina Beach Cafe, 2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

Meet in the parking lot. Restrooms, water fountains and beach showers are available.

Route:  Run around Coquina Beach area and into Bradenton Beach.  The group usually runs ~4 miles, with routes up to 6 miles available.

This Saturday morning location is an out-and-back route ideal for all levels of runners and walkers. The course runs on the asphalt path of the Coquina Gulfside Trail which parallels the beach.

There is usually a group that goes to breakfast after the run, so bring a change of clothes.

Contact for Saturday 8am at Coquina: Holly @ 941-720-0435 or email the board at board@bradentonrunnersclub.com

SUNDAY MORNING RUN

ANNA MARIA ISLAND - MANATEE PUBLIC BEACH

Time: 7:00 a.m.

Location: Manatee Public Beach Parking lot, 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

Meet in the middle of the parking lot. Restrooms, water fountains, and beach showers are available.

Note:  During the summer, this group often runs in Robinsons Preserve to get some shade, so please check with Michele (below) to find out where the group is running.

Route:  Run on Anna Maria Island. Routes of 6-11 miles or more are available.

The Sunday morning long run is an out-and-back route. The course runs on various streets on AMI.

Contact for Sunday 7 am run at AMI: Michele @ BRCSunFunday@gmail.com