This is a VERY FUN race that pits all of the Sarasota Crew squads against each other using a unique handicapping system. Everyone has a great time with it. Boat costumes often happen. Team pictures for all squads for the year will happen this day! Races should be done by lunch and a fund spread for everyone will be provided. Parents are welcome to join in the celebration of the day and the entire fall!
This fun, family-friendly festive event features dozens of Christmas decorations at the start and finish line and music that creates an atmosphere that will get your Christmas season started off right! This professionally chip-timed night glow run will be a memorable experience like no other. Athletes run or walk the lakeside Christmas themed course at night. Athletes add to the atmosphere with their complimentary glow products that are included with registration. Spectators will enjoy free live runner tracking with the Elite Events Tracker App. ...and YES, there is 100% chance of pretty snowfall at the finish! National anthem and pre-race instructions are at 5:50 p.m., and the race begins at 6 p.m. Parking is $10 per car.
The ninth stop on the South Florida Half Marathon Tour is the Sarasota West Coast Half Marathon and 5k at Nathan Benderson Park. The scenic course takes runners through and around the University Town Center area with nearly constant water views. National Anthem and Pre-Race Instructions start at 6:50 a.m. Both races start at 7 a.m.
ALL AROUND NBP CAMP – AGES 6-13 Dive into a world of water sports including kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and fishing. This camp focuses on water safety, wildlife education, and hands-on learning. Campers will receive on-land instruction and personal flotation devices for all water activities. Camp runs 8:00am-4:00pm. Early drop-off at 7am is available for an additional fee. Pick up is 4:00-5:30pm. Space is limited. Register now!
ALL AROUND NBP CAMP – AGES 6-13 Dive into a world of water sports including kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and fishing. This camp focuses on water safety, wildlife education, and hands-on learning. Campers will receive on-land instruction and personal flotation devices for all water activities. Camp runs 8:00am-4:00pm. Early drop-off at 7am is available for an additional fee. Pick up is 4:00-5:30pm. Space is limited. Register now!
This is the first installment of three programs scheduled. These outdoor events are one part of many “Hermitage North” programs, series, and collaborations planned throughout the season, spanning Sarasota County and the surrounding region. The programs feature industry-leading and award-winning playwrights, visual artists, musicians, poets, choreographers, and more — all free to the members of our community. Confirmed 2024-25 dates for this season of “Hermitage Sunsets @ Nathan Benderson Park” include: · Thursday, Jan 9, 2025, at 5pm · Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 6:30pm
Boasting of "a distance for everyone," this event has sprint, Olympic and 70.3 triathlons. It's a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event. Click here for the schedule.
Hosted by Florida Scholastic Rowing Association. For full details and to register, please visit their event website
UNLEASH THE DRAGONS - Dragon Boat Festival & Leadership Camp is being presented by Nathan Benderson Park & Linked in Pinks. Event is being sponsored by ALPHA LAW GROUP, a law firm of caliber, virtue & values. This event is for Breast Cancer & All Cancer Survivors and features the keynote speaker, Dr. Don McKenzie. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Schedule for the week: (NEW! See Bulletin #3) Leadership Camp: Jan 22-25: Dates for BCP and ACP team leaders (captains, coaches, etc) Leader's clinics: Jan 23 On Water: Coaching, Helm, Drum (small & standard boats) Off Water: Team Management, Racing Rules, Festival Planning Paddlers Schedule: Jan 24-25: BCP & ACP Paddlers Compete Jan 24: Practices & Fun Paddle Races Jan 25: Races- IDBF Rules & Regulations apply
Join Us for the NBP Paddle-a-Thon: A Community Event in Support of Our New OC6 Boat! This exciting event will last for 12 hours as we strive to complete 15 laps of 5k each in our OC6, with a new lap every 45 minutes!
36th Annual Gulf Coast Games For Life: Feb 1, 9 a.m. at NBP. This event is a qualifier for the Florida Senior Games, and encourages and promote healthy lifestyles, gives seniors the opportunity to compete at the local, state and national level, and provides an affordable and quality multi-sport festival that seniors can call their own. Events at NBP include coastal rowing, Olympic-style rowing, sit-on-top recreational kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
Want to learn how to row or continue your rowing journey? Experience the benefits of a total body, low-impact workout while building community and trying something new! It's never been easier to join Sarasota Crew: Learn to Row Sundays at Nathan Benderson Park Try rowing for a day! If the weather allows, we will get you into a boat and onto an erg to learn proper rowing technique and get you into the swing of things! 9:00 am to 11:00 am on the first Sunday of every month October through March Maximum 18 rowers per class, sign up today! Learn to Row Morning Classes at Nathan Benderson Park Already tried our Learn to Row Sunday Class? Want to keep rowing? Try our two-week morning Learn to Row sessions with an experienced master's rowing coach Tuesday and Thursday mornings for two weeks 6:30 am to 8:30 am See registration plans at the bottom of the page for key dates and details Private Lessons at Nathan Benderson Park Learn to row or develop your skills with a 1:1 private lesson with an experienced coach All lessons will be conducted in sculling boats (two oars) Please fill out the Private Lesson Interest Form to be […]