Run & Walk Club for All Saturdays CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a daily walker or just getting started, this weekly Run & Walk Club for All is the perfect way to get your day off to a great start and get you moving! This program provides a welcoming and supportive community for people of all ages and levels of fitness and ability — from beginners to experienced athletes. Each week, Coach Elisha will provide a recommended route and game plan that will enable you to get the most out of your journey. Routes Bay-to-Bridge-and-Back Route (Distance: 5K/ 3.1 miles) > A Safe Route for All — runners and walkers alike!… No need to cross busy roads like N. Tamiami Trail! https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6476545156/ Click here for the Bay-to-Bridge-and-Back Route. Stay at The Bay Route (Approx a 30-minute walk in the park – routes vary) Following your walk or run, keep your heart rate up with Bootcamp Fitness (8:00-8:45am); recover with Namaste at The Bay Yoga (9:00-10:00am); and/or enjoy a delicious breakfast at The Nest Café. Check out the new Super Power Stretch series at The Bay to help you (and your body) prepare and recover over the weeks ahead: Super Power Stretch: Performance coach Mel Branta helps you (and your body) recover, melt away tightness, prevent injury, and leave you feeling loose, light, and energized. Offered on select Saturdays. Click here to learn more and register. Interested in participating in the April 26 Education Foundation Bridge Run? Click here to learn more about the race and register. Know Before You Go Bring a water bottle. Electrolyte tablets will be provided to help you stay hydrated. The Nest Café will open early if you want to buy bottled water or coffee beforehand. Free parking is located around the site and all parking lots remain open — along Blvd of the Arts and in front of the Van Wezel, Municipal Auditorium and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas. Construction of the new Town Square (located between the Municipal Auditorium and Art Center) is underway and affects pedestrian routes between the parking lot along N. Tamiami Trail and venues west of Van Wezel Way (incl. The Bay park, Van Wezel, and Holley Hall). Signs are posted to direct you between these locations. Please allow extra time to walk from and to your vehicle. Click here to view recommended pedestrian routes. Click here to learn more about Phase 2 of The Bay. All pets must be non-aggressive and on a leash at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets. Please report any risky or unsafe behavior to the Sarasota Non-Emergency Police 24 hours a day (941) 316-1199. About Coach Elisha Coach Elisha is a certified running coach and health education professional who helps create a welcoming, supportive space within Run & Walk For All. Her focus is on encouraging movement at every pace, building confidence, and fostering a community where people feel...
