YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon
Where the 2026 race is now
- Registration closed
- Race daySaturday, October 17, 2026
- Results posted2026 results
- Race day
- TBD Date not announced
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Unconfirmed Not verified yet
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Single out and back on Manasota Key with almost no turns.
- Chip timed with a 3 hour course limit.
- Course stays open to traffic, so runners follow marshals and law enforcement.
- Finish includes a hot breakfast and live music at the presenting restaurant.
Course
Half marathoners head north on Beach Road for roughly 6.55 miles, turn, and come back. Tree lined stretches give real shade, turns are nearly nonexistent, and the flat profile makes pacing simple. Roads stay open to traffic, so the route is shared.
Race-day weather
Mid October on the Gulf coast is still warm and humid at a 7 am start, usually low to mid 70s. Sea breeze off Manasota Key helps most on the return leg.
About the YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon
The Englewood YMCA runs this from the south beach lot on Manasota Key, with The SandBar Tiki and Grille presenting and hosting the finish. It is a small Gulf coast race with a plain format and a post race breakfast that most of the field stays for.
Past YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon FAQ
When is the YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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