• Tidewell Trot

    Benefits Tidewell Hospice and other Empath Health functions in the region. Kids Dash is at 7:15 a.m., with the 5K at 8 a.m. and one-miler at 8:15 a.m. The food and vendor fair opens at 9 a.m. This is the former Tidewell Turkey Trot, previously held in Lakewood Ranch.

  • NBP Rec Day!

    Try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and even sailing with a captain. $10/person; $5/person with accompanying child 7+; children up to 6 free

  • NBP Rec Day!

    Try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and even sailing with a captain. $10/person; $5/person with accompanying child 7+; children up to 6 free

  • NBP Rec Day!

    Try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and even sailing with a captain. $10/person; $5/person with accompanying child 7+; children up to 6 free

  • NBP Rec Day!

    Try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and even sailing with a captain. $10/person; $5/person with accompanying child 7+; children up to 6 free

  • Zumba

    Finish Tower

    Join Yael Campbell for a total workout set to Latin rhythms, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome. At the base of the finish tower. Fee is $5 cash, due before the session begins.

    $5
  • Zumba

    Finish Tower

    Join Yael Campbell for a total workout set to Latin rhythms, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome. At the base of the finish tower. Fee is $5 cash, due before the session begins.

    $5
  • NBP Veterans New Paddler Day

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    If you're a military veteran, whether abled, disabled or wounded, there's room for you on the NBP Veterans paddling team — so fall in and get in sync with us! Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen alike, come try out paddling and contemplate being part of a team. Cost: Learn for FREE about Nathan Benderson Park's world-class paddling program for veterans, and take a spin — no strings attached, no fee involved. Location: Meet us on Regatta Island, down near the boat storage area/launch docks. You'll start with on-land training, proper fit of a personal flotation device and paddle, and then get an on-the-water orientation. Reserve your spot here today!

    FREE
  • Head Of The 941

    This year, the Head Of The 941 will again take place over two days, to maximize the number of events in which each athlete may participate. Events will be offered in under-15, under-17, under-19, under-23, Open, and Masters (A-K), all in sweeping and sculling.

  • Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix

    Join nearly 4,000 of your closest friends Thanksgiving morning for the fourth annual Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix! The 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m., with the Kids Dash at 7:15 a.m. This event brings runners, joggers and walkers from across the Suncoast and beyond for what's become a new Thanksgiving tradition. All participants receive a finisher medal and race shirt, as well as food and drink at the after-race party. This event is a partnership of Fit2Run, The Runners Superstore, and the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, and benefits the Conservancy and the Big Bill Foundation. The Big Bill Foundation is named for former NBP Conservancy board chairman and legendary area businessman Bill Robinson, who began Fit2Run with his son, Parks. See more at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/55897/florida-turkey-trot

  • Turkey Row

    NBP's inaugural Turkey Row is Thanksgiving morning! This is a great opportunity to come out and enjoy Thanksgiving with a beautiful morning row or outrigger paddle alongside our Florida Turkey Trot participants! All participants are encouraged to be ready a half-hour before the row begins. The Turkey Row is free for the community, but donations to our 29 Days of Giving Thanks campaign are encouraged. The race course for the Turkey Row will be sent out one (1) week before the event, along with the start times of each participant as well. The Turkey Row will be a 2000m row (or close enough) and will be timed but not with the intention of being competitive. Go for your Thanksgiving stroll on the water or pick up the pace — whatever feels right before the feast! Donate for the Turkey Row. Sign Up For The Turkey Row

  • Turkey Row

    NBP's inaugural Turkey Row is Thanksgiving morning! This is a great opportunity to come out and enjoy Thanksgiving with a beautiful morning row or outrigger paddle alongside our Florida Turkey Trot participants! All participants are encouraged to be ready a half-hour before the row begins. The Turkey Row is free for the community, but donations to our 29 Days of Giving Thanks campaign are encouraged. The race course for the Turkey Row will be sent out one (1) week before the event, along with the start times of each participant as well. The Turkey Row will be a 2000m row (or close enough) and will be timed but not with the intention of being competitive. Go for your Thanksgiving stroll on the water or pick up the pace — whatever feels right before the feast! Donate for the Turkey Row. Sign Up For The Turkey Row