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Sarasota Music Half Marathon
Sarasota Music Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K event held in Sarasota, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- Sarasota, FL
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat, near sea level; minimal gain on the bayfront course
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- sarasotahalf.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:05 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 60°F at the start, 91% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026)
About the Sarasota Music Half Marathon
A music-filled half marathon and 5K through scenic Sarasota, with live bands stationed throughout the bayfront course to power runners to the finish.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Known for ~20 live bands across 40+ locations along the course; a signature Gulf Coast half marathon.
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Sarasota Music Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Sarasota Music Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026.
- Where is the Sarasota Music Half Marathon held?
- In Sarasota, Florida.
- What distances does the Sarasota Music Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Sarasota Music Half Marathon?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Sarasota Music Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Sarasota Music Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Sarasota Music Half Marathon start?
- 7:05 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Sarasota Music Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Sarasota Music Half Marathon?
- about 60°F at the start, 91% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026).
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