Overall Rating
Overall Rating (4 Reviews)
3.3
(4 Ratings)  (4 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
1.8
SCENERY
3.8
PRODUCTION
3.3
SWAG
3
The Sky Family YMCA will be hosting the Sand Bar Half Marathon, which will be run on Manasota Key, one of the most beautiful places in Florida. Runners will enjoy a race route without many turns and with much of the course under tree canopy (a big plus in the … MORE
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    pcerqua0325 REPEAT RUNNER '21

    It was a very hot, steamy day. There were only 5 water stops. 1.5, 3, 6.5, 10, 11.5. There was no ice, no gatorade, no gels, no medical tents. This … MORE

    It was a very hot, steamy day. There were only 5 water stops. 1.5, 3, 6.5, 10, 11.5. There was no ice, no gatorade, no gels, no medical tents. This race, was in my opinion, actualy dangerous, with the heat and NO support on the course. The water stops only had hot water bottles (from sitting out in the sun). At the finish, there was also hot water. no food at the finish. the only food was pulled pork and potatoe salad. not exactly what i want after a grueling 13.1 mile race in the heat. pathetic.

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    1
    PRODUCTION
    1
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    1

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    cwline REPEAT RUNNER '21

    Race starts and ends in beach parking lot with real restrooms very close. Miles marked, plenty of water stations, restooms and portapots on course, a few pacers, enthusiastic couse helpers. … MORE

    Race starts and ends in beach parking lot with real restrooms very close. Miles marked, plenty of water stations, restooms and portapots on course, a few pacers, enthusiastic couse helpers. Course is asphalt road not closed to traffic. Nice shirt and spinning medal (see photo). Great bbq and sides provided at end of race. Results and free photos posted day of race.

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    2
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    4
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    kevinjones1968 FIRST-TIMER '19

    Great event put on by great people. The Sandbar food at the end is the best. Great shirts and medals. Plenty of water on the course, of which I took … MORE

    Great event put on by great people. The Sandbar food at the end is the best. Great shirts and medals. Plenty of water on the course, of which I took full advantage of. The heat and humidity led to my worst race ever. The course should be ran in the opposite direction. This would eliminate a lot of the sun in the later hours and force runners to run as they are supposed to, against traffic.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    4

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    cwline FIRST-TIMER '19

    Race is mostly on asphalt with a few cement sidewalk sections. Plenty of water stops. Mile markers at each mile. BBQ at end of race, also beer. Short sleeve polyester … MORE

    Race is mostly on asphalt with a few cement sidewalk sections. Plenty of water stops. Mile markers at each mile. BBQ at end of race, also beer. Short sleeve polyester shirt. Nice medal. Results posted fast.

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    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    3
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